Ariel Nichols
About Ariel Nichols
Ariel Nichols serves as the Director of Product Design at Corvus Insurance, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in product management and design, she has previously worked at companies such as Tripadvisor, BookBub, and PayPal.
Work at Corvus Insurance
Ariel Nichols has been serving as the Director of Product Design at Corvus Insurance since 2020. In this role, she oversees the design and development of product interfaces, ensuring that user experience aligns with the company's objectives. Her leadership contributes to the enhancement of product offerings and the overall customer experience at Corvus Insurance.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Corvus Insurance, Ariel Nichols held the position of Product Manager of Site Experience at Tripadvisor from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure, she focused on improving user engagement and optimizing the site experience for visitors. This role provided her with valuable insights into user behavior and product development.
Background in Design and User Experience
Ariel Nichols has a diverse background in design, having worked as an Interaction Designer at Panraven, Inc. from 2009 to 2011 and as a User Experience Designer at PayPal from 2011 to 2013. Her experience in these roles involved creating user-centered designs and enhancing digital interactions, which laid the foundation for her subsequent positions in product design.
Educational Qualifications
Ariel Nichols holds a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia & Graphic Design from Champlain College, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Interactive & Digital Media from the University of Sydney, completing her studies in 2008. Her educational background equips her with the skills necessary for effective design and product development.
Career Progression in Design
Ariel Nichols has progressed through various design roles, including Senior Product Designer at BookBub from 2016 to 2020 and Graphic Designer at Problem Knowledge Coupler from 2005 to 2007. Each position contributed to her expertise in product design and user experience, enabling her to take on leadership roles in the industry.