Sam Urton
About Sam Urton
Sam Urton is a Senior Visual/UI Designer at Edge Delta, specializing in product design and brand development. With extensive experience in various design roles, he emphasizes collaboration and user feedback in his work.
Work at Edge Delta
Sam Urton has been serving as a Senior Visual/UI Designer, Product at Edge Delta since 2022. In this role, he focuses on visual design aspects, contributing to product development and enhancing user interfaces. His work involves collaboration with various teams to ensure that design aligns with product goals and user needs.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to joining Edge Delta, Sam Urton held several significant design positions. He worked at Shutterfly as a Senior Graphic Designer from 2002 to 2006. He then served as a Senior Visual Designer (UI & UX) and Founder at Harness from 2016 to 2020. His experience also includes roles as Lead Visual Designer at Hot Shot Media and Senior Visual Designer at Cubik Media. Additionally, he was an Art Director & Senior Visual Designer at Share This from 2010 to 2016 and an Art & Design Director at Ebates.com from 2006 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Sam Urton studied at the San Francisco Art Institute for one year from 1988 to 1989. He specializes in creating style guides and establishing brand identity from the ground up. His expertise extends to post-launch design enhancements and improvements, ensuring that products evolve based on user feedback and testing.
Collaborative Work Style
Sam prefers a collaborative work environment where he can engage with stakeholders frequently. He values user testing and feedback as integral parts of the design process. His approach involves working closely with UX, Product, Marketing, and Development teams to effectively bring products to launch.
Portfolio and Design Showcase
Sam Urton maintains a portfolio that showcases his design work, available at samurtondesign.myportfolio.com. This portfolio reflects his extensive experience and diverse skill set in visual and UI design, highlighting projects that demonstrate his ability to create effective and engaging user interfaces.