Alissa Engstrom
About Alissa Engstrom
Alissa Engstrom is a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems with over 12 years of experience in design and development. She has held various roles in remote settings, including positions at Apollo.io, Change Healthcare, and Promises Behavioral Health, and is passionate about user-centered design and contributing to sectors like education and health.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Alissa Engstrom currently serves as a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems at Apollo.io. She has been in this role since 2023, working remotely. In her capacity, she focuses on creating and maintaining design systems that enhance user experience and streamline product development.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before her current position, Alissa Engstrom held various roles in product design. She worked at Apollo.io as a Senior Product Designer for AI messaging in 2023 for three months. Additionally, she was a Senior Product Designer at Change Healthcare from 2020 to 2022, where she focused on design systems. Her experience also includes a role as Head of Product Design at Politician Report in 2020.
Background in UI/UX Design
Alissa Engstrom has a strong background in UI/UX design, having worked as Lead UI/UX Designer at Manning Publications Co. from 2019 to 2020. She also served as Lead Product Designer at Wevr in 2022 and as Creative Director at Promises Behavioral Health from 2013 to 2019. Her roles have consistently involved leading design initiatives and enhancing user experiences across various platforms.
Educational Qualifications
Alissa Engstrom studied at The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interactive Media Design from 2004 to 2007. This educational background has equipped her with the foundational skills necessary for her extensive career in design.
Skills and Expertise
Alissa Engstrom possesses over 12 years of experience in design, with robust proficiencies in front-end development, including HTML, SCSS, and jQuery. She specializes in user-centered design principles and UX research, which guide her approach to creating effective and engaging user interfaces. Additionally, she leads a design and development community in Redding, California, focusing on skill development.