Alexa Dillon
About Alexa Dillon
Alexa Dillon is a Principal Product Designer with over a decade of experience in the design industry. She has worked for various companies, including Google and Fjord, and has a background in visual, experiential, and systems design.
Current Role at Catchafire
Alexa Dillon serves as the Principal Product Designer at Catchafire, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the platform's functionality and user experience. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of users and stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Graphic and Product Design
Prior to her current role, Alexa Dillon accumulated diverse experience in graphic and product design. She worked as a Lead Graphic Designer at Qupid for nine months in 2015-2016 and as a Freelance Graphic Designer at The Influence Media for four months in 2014. Additionally, she held positions as a Product Designer at DojoMojo from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Product Designer at Urban FT from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background in Graphic Design
Alexa Dillon studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), where she earned an Associate's Degree in Graphic Design with a focus on Branding. Her education spanned from 2010 to 2012, providing her with foundational skills in visual design that she has applied throughout her career.
Design Expertise and Industry Contributions
With over a decade of experience in the design industry, Alexa Dillon has developed a strong background in visual, experiential, and systems design. She has contributed to projects at notable organizations, including Google, where she focused on digital well-being for children and families, and Fjord, where she created innovative solutions for businesses.
Personal Interests and Activities
Outside of her professional work, Alexa Dillon enjoys exploring North Georgia trails with her family and tending to a naturalist garden. She is also an avid listener of books and podcasts that cover topics such as degrowth, parenting, and Dungeons and Dragons. Additionally, she engages in making simple drawings, reflecting her creative interests.