Damien Solomon
About Damien Solomon
Damien Solomon is a design leader with extensive experience in UI/UX design, currently serving as a Mentor at adplist.org and as Design Leadership at Hearst. His career includes significant roles at Qualcomm, IBM Design, Autodesk, Procore Technologies, and Leia Inc.
Current Role at Hearst
Damien Solomon holds a position in Design Leadership at Hearst, where he has been contributing since 2022. In this role, he focuses on guiding design strategies and fostering innovation within the organization. His expertise in design leadership is instrumental in enhancing user experiences across various platforms at Hearst.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current role, Damien Solomon accumulated extensive experience in design across several prominent companies. He served as the Director of UX Design at Procore Technologies from 2016 to 2021. Before that, he was the Head of Product Design at Leia Inc. for one year, and he worked as a Senior Design Manager at IBM Design for 11 months in 2015. His career also includes significant roles at Autodesk and Qualcomm, where he developed his skills in UI/UX design.
Educational Background
Damien Solomon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Visual Communication with an emphasis in Interactive Design from Northern Arizona University. This educational foundation provided him with the skills necessary for a successful career in design, particularly in user experience and interface design.
Mentorship at ADPList
Since 2022, Damien Solomon has been a mentor at ADPList, where he shares his knowledge and experience with aspiring designers. This role allows him to contribute to the design community by guiding individuals in their professional development and helping them navigate the complexities of the design industry.
Career Timeline
Damien Solomon's career spans various roles in design management and leadership. He began as a Design Manager at the University of Arizona from 2005 to 2007. He then transitioned to Qualcomm as a Lead UI/UX Designer from 2007 to 2011. After that, he worked at Intel as Team Lead UX & UI from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role at Autodesk as Principal UX Designer from 2013 to 2015. His experience continued at IBM Design and Procore Technologies, leading to his current position at Hearst.