Julie X.
About Julie X.
Julie X. is a Lead Product Designer currently working at Carta, where she has been since 2022. She leads group coaching sessions at RETHINK and has a background in evolutionary biology research and product design across various companies.
Work at Carta
Julie X. currently serves as the Lead Product Designer at Carta, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she focuses on product design and strategy, contributing to the development of innovative solutions within the company. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Product Designer at Carta from 2021 to 2022, where she was involved in various design initiatives that enhanced user experience and product functionality.
Experience in Product Design
Julie X. has extensive experience in product design, having worked at several organizations in this capacity. She was a Lead Product Designer at Muze for 11 months in 2019 and later at StreamLoan for the same duration. At Snapdocs, she played a significant role as a Product Designer from 2020 to 2021, where she led design strategy for a new product called settlement orders and contributed to the company's growth by helping it achieve unicorn status.
Leadership in Design Community
Julie X. leads group coaching sessions and workshops at RETHINK, a community that includes over 10,000 product designers and leaders. Since 2022, she has been facilitating workshops focused on Vision and Product Strategy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her involvement in RETHINK highlights her commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among design professionals.
Educational Background
Julie X. studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a focus on Psychology. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at the University of Melbourne, further enriching her academic experience. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in product design and strategy.
Contributions to Design Systems
At Snapdocs, Julie X. spearheaded the creation of the company's first design system, which streamlined design processes and improved consistency across products. Her contributions were pivotal in enhancing the overall user experience and establishing design standards within the organization.