Caitlin Mac Rae
About Caitlin Mac Rae
Caitlin Mac Rae is a Senior UX Research Manager at Adobe, with a background in UX research spanning over a decade. She previously held positions at IBM and Rosetta Stone, and she holds a Master's degree in Technical Communication from James Madison University.
Current Role at Adobe
Caitlin Mac Rae serves as a Senior UX Research Manager at Adobe, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through research methodologies and insights. Her work contributes to Adobe's commitment to delivering user-centered design across its product offerings. Prior to this role, she was a UX Research Manager at Adobe from 2019 to 2022, where she further developed her expertise in user experience research.
Previous Experience at IBM
Caitlin Mac Rae worked at IBM as the Design Research Lead for Watson Education from 2015 to 2019. During her four years in this role, she was based in Austin, Texas. Her responsibilities included leading design research initiatives aimed at improving educational technology solutions. This position allowed her to apply her research skills in a high-impact environment.
Experience at Rosetta Stone
Caitlin Mac Rae held multiple roles at Rosetta Stone from 2011 to 2015. She began as a UX Researcher on the Product Team, where she contributed to product development through user research. She then advanced to Senior UX Researcher, focusing on enhancing user experience. Additionally, she worked on the Labs Team from 2006 to 2010, where she conducted research to inform innovative product features.
Education and Academic Background
Caitlin Mac Rae earned a Master's of Arts in Technical Communication from James Madison University, studying from 2004 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor's of Arts in English from the same institution, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. During her time at James Madison University, she served as a Teaching Assistant, gaining valuable experience in education and communication.