Elise Pescheret
About Elise Pescheret
Elise Pescheret is an Experience Design Lead at Ford Motor Company, with a diverse background in UX design and product development across various companies, including Rivian and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. She holds a BS in Advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and engages in creative activities such as painting and running.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Elise Pescheret currently serves as the Experience Design Lead at Ford Motor Company. She has held this position since 2023, contributing her expertise in experience design to enhance user interactions with Ford's products and services.
Professional Background in UX Design
Elise has a diverse background in user experience design, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. She was a Senior Interaction Designer at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online from 2015 to 2016. She also served as a Lead Product Designer at Rivian from 2022 to 2023, and as a Senior Product Designer at Tock and Huge from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Training in Advertising and UX Design
Elise earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising with High Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education in UX Design at General Assembly in 2014, completing a program that lasted 11 months.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to her current role at Ford, Elise held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked at Patagonia as an Interactive UX Designer from 2019 to 2021 and at Hyde Park Group Food Innovation as Creative Services Manager and Account Executive from 2012 to 2014. Her early career included internships in marketing and design.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional life, Elise enjoys painting on large canvases, which serves as a creative outlet. She is also an avid podcast listener, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning. Additionally, she enjoys running on nearby trails and traveling by bicycle, indicating her interest in fitness and eco-friendly exploration.