Emilia R.
About Emilia R.
Emilia R. is a Principal Product Designer at Cvent, known for her leadership in user experience and design processes. She has a diverse background in design roles across various companies, including LivingSocial and WeddingWire, and has contributed to successful projects like a highly-rated fitness iOS app.
Work at Cvent
Emilia R. has been employed at Cvent since 2021 as a Principal Product Designer. In this role, she has introduced and managed new design feedback processes, which include facilitating weekly critique sessions and leading presentations to stakeholders and leadership. Prior to her current position, she served as Lead Product Designer at Cvent from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she was the experience lead on Cvent's fastest-to-market product, where she designed the virtual attendee experience in a notably short timeframe. Additionally, she was the first designer to present at the Cvent Connect conference, which attracted over 45,000 attendees.
Previous Experience in Design
Emilia R. has a diverse background in design, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked at LivingSocial as Lead Visual Designer for five months in 2015. Prior to that, she was an Associate Creative Director and Senior Interactive Art Director at GMMB / Wunderman for nine months in 2015. Her experience also includes a role as Art Director at Insomniac Design, Inc. in 2013. Additionally, she served as a Senior UX Designer at WeddingWire from 2016 to 2017 and as Design Lead at Mariana Tek from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Emilia R. holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Design Management from the same institution, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in design principles and management strategies, which she applies in her professional roles.
Achievements in Product Design
Emilia R. has led significant projects that showcase her expertise in product design. Notably, she led the design and user experience for a fitness iOS app that received a 5-star rating and garnered over 55,000 reviews. During the COVID crisis, she advocated for and implemented an iterative process and MVP release, while also brainstorming feature-rich designs for future updates. Her ability to balance immediate needs with long-term vision is evident in her work.
Career Progression
Emilia R.'s career in design began with roles such as Web Designer at Circuit City from 2008 to 2009 and at Capital One as a Web Designer (Contract) in 2009. She then transitioned to VisualResearch, Inc. as Art Director from 2010 to 2013, before taking on more senior roles in design. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent advancement in responsibilities and expertise, culminating in her current position at Cvent.