Patrick Carlson
About Patrick Carlson
Patrick Carlson is the Team Lead for UX Design at Cvent, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in design roles, including previous positions at Cvent and DDC, and holds degrees in Graphic Design and Commerce.
Work at Cvent
Patrick Carlson has been employed at Cvent since 2019. He currently holds the position of Team Lead, UX Design, a role he has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, he served as Senior UX Designer from 2019 to 2020 and as Assistant Team Lead, UX Design from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Cvent has involved significant contributions to user experience design, reflecting his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Carlson studied at the Corcoran College of Art and Design, where he earned a degree in Graphic Design from 2012 to 2013. He also completed a Graphic + Web Design Certificate at Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts in 2013. Additionally, he attended the University of Virginia, where he studied Marketing and IT, achieving a B.S. in Commerce from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his professional roles in design and user experience.
Background in Design
Before joining Cvent, Patrick Carlson worked at DDC as Studio Design Manager from 2017 to 2019 and held various design roles there, including Senior Designer and Graphic and Web Designer from 2013 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Design Intern at Blue State Digital in 2013. His background includes a strong focus on design, which has been integral to his career development.
Previous Roles and Experience
Patrick Carlson's career includes diverse roles prior to his current position. He worked at Aerospace Industries Association as Manager of Online Communications from 2009 to 2012 and as Research Manager from 2008 to 2009. He also had a temporary role as Web Manager at the National Endowment for Democracy in 2012. His early experience includes an internship in consumer marketing at Online Resources Corporation in 2006.