# Zoe Padgett

> Design Leader | On Sabbatical

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/zoepadgett

I'm a transdisciplinary interaction designer who believes in serious research and playful experimentation. 

I'm experienced in design strategy, product design, user experience, and design research. 
View my portfolio at zoepadgett.com

## Work Experience
### Pillar Design Lead, Teams @ Airtable
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

### Product Design Manager @ Airtable
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

### Product Design Manager @ Flexport
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

### Lead Product Designer @ Flexport
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

### Senior Product Designer @ Flexport
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California

### Product Designer @ Flexport
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area

### UX Designer and Researcher @ IBM
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
During my time with IBM, I helped deliver the product vision for the IBM Data Science Experience. I conducted generative research, outlined our design strategy, and established the core interaction patterns and brand. I was the only designer given a IBM Major Technical Achievement for my individual contribution to this project. In July of 2017, the IBM Data Science Experience won a Red Dot Award for Communication Design in the Interface & User Experience Design.

### Design Fellow @ UNICEF
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014
Responsible for researching, compiling and designing UNICEF Innovation's 2014/15 Annual Report. Also assisted in facilitating and creating materials for workshops in collaboration with UNICEF's longtime partner, frog design.

### Design Intern @ Stamen
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013
Worked directly on several client projects, completing sketches and design materials for various interactive data visualizations. Compiled an internal review of studio practices, including interviews and research that resulted in a visual overview of the company in several forms.


## Education
### Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Media Design Practices
ArtCenter College of Design
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015

### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design
California State University, Chico
Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

### Design and Visual Communications
London Metropolitan University
Jan 2009 – Jan 2010


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/zoe-padgett-6a930996

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Last updated: 2026-03-25