Mindy Yuen
About Mindy Yuen
Mindy Yuen serves as the Director of Product at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2021, leading cross-functional teams to enhance product experiences. With over ten years of experience in user experience design and product strategy, she has held various roles in notable companies including Hearst and Code and Theory.
Work at Condé Nast
Mindy Yuen has been serving as the Director of Product at Condé Nast since 2021. In this role, she leads multiple global cross-functional teams across four brands, focusing on discovering, ideating, and delivering impactful product experiences. She also holds the position of Interim Director of Product for Condé Nast's food portfolio, which includes brands such as Bon Appétit, Epicurious, and La Cucina Italiana. Her responsibilities include enhancing consumer experience and overseeing web and brand architecture.
Education and Expertise
Mindy Yuen studied at Peking University, where she achieved a degree in Chinese Language and Culture. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication from California State University-Sacramento and a Master of Arts in Media Arts & Studies - Public Media and Media Management from Ohio University. Additionally, she completed a User Experience Design Immersive program at General Assembly, further enhancing her expertise in UX design.
Background
Mindy Yuen has over ten years of experience in research and storytelling applied to product strategy and design across various industries, including eCommerce, marketing, finance, entertainment, and publishing. Her career includes significant roles at organizations such as Hearst, Code and Theory, General Assembly, KVIE Public Television, and PBS, where she has developed a strong foundation in user experience and product design.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before her current role at Condé Nast, Mindy Yuen worked as a User Experience Design Lead at Hearst from 2017 to 2018. She also held positions at Code and Theory, including Associate Experience Strategy Director and Senior Experience Strategist, from 2021 and 2018 to 2021, respectively. Additionally, she served as a UX Design Instructional Lead at General Assembly and as a Lead User Experience Designer at Shoplet, showcasing her diverse experience in user experience design.