Marie Faulkner Lietz
About Marie Faulkner Lietz
Marie Faulkner Lietz is the Director of User Experience at Expedia, Inc. in Seattle, Washington, with extensive experience in user experience and design roles at various companies including Orbitz Worldwide.
Director Of User Experience at Expedia, Inc.
Marie Faulkner Lietz has been serving as the Director of User Experience at Expedia, Inc. since 2018. Based in Seattle, Washington, her role involves overseeing the user experience design processes for one of the world's foremost travel companies. Her work focuses on improving the usability, accessibility, and overall user satisfaction across Expedia’s digital platforms.
Principal User Experience Lead at Expedia, Inc.
Marie held the position of Principal User Experience Lead at Expedia, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. During this time, she was responsible for leading user experience initiatives and design projects, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for Expedia's users. Her contributions were critical in evolving the platform's functionality and visual design.
User Experience Roles at Orbitz Worldwide
Marie Faulkner Lietz held several key positions at Orbitz Worldwide in Chicago, Illinois. From 2013 to 2015, she was a Lead Mobile User Experience Designer, focusing on enhancing the mobile user experience. From 2011 to 2013, she served as User Experience Manager, overseeing user-centered design initiatives. Between 2008 and 2010, she was a Marketing Design Manager, and from 2006 to 2008, a Senior Web Designer. She initially joined Orbitz in 2001 as a Web Designer, a role she fulfilled for five years.
Senior Visual Designer at Zefer and Neoglyphics
Before her tenure at Orbitz, Marie worked as a Senior Visual Designer at Zefer from 1999 to 2001. Prior to that, she was employed at Neoglyphics as a Senior Visual Designer from 1998 to 1999 and as a Designer from 1997 to 1998. Her responsibilities included creating visual elements for digital platforms and ensuring design consistency across projects.
Education and Academic Background
Marie pursued higher education at the Illinois Institute of Technology, earning a Master's degree in Design, a program she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Loyola University Chicago, which she completed in 1994. Additionally, she studied Design at the IIT Institute of Design.