Alexandra Holness
About Alexandra Holness
Alexandra Holness is a Lead Product Designer at Klaviyo with over nine years of experience in creative and strategic leadership roles, focusing on digital product development and brand launches.
Work at Klaviyo
Alexandra Holness has been serving as the Lead Product Designer at Klaviyo since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall customer experience. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Product Designer at Klaviyo from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to the development of various digital products. Her experience at Klaviyo reflects her commitment to leveraging design to solve complex problems and improve user engagement.
Previous Experience at Horizon Next
Before joining Klaviyo, Alexandra Holness held multiple roles at Horizon Next. She started as an Assistant Strategist in 2014 and progressed to Supervisor of Strategy from 2016 to 2017. She then served as a Senior Strategist from 2015 to 2016 and as Associate Director of Strategy from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she played a key role in shaping strategic initiatives and enhancing brand development for various clients.
Background in Product Design
Alexandra has extensive experience in product design, having worked at HqO from 2019 to 2021. She began as a Product Designer and advanced to Senior Product Design Manager. Her work involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly digital solutions. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage design projects effectively and translate client needs into actionable design strategies.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Holness holds a Master of Arts in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University, which she completed from 2011 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University between 2007 and 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both creative and analytical thinking, which she applies in her design work. She specializes in translating client visions into effective design and facilitating communication between stakeholders and software engineers.
Freelance and Early Career
In addition to her corporate roles, Alexandra has engaged in various freelance projects. She worked as a Brand & Web Designer for Ning Solutions in 2018 and took on multiple self-employed roles, including Graphic Designer and UX Designer for different clients. Her early career included a position as a Managerial Assistant at Columbia Artists Management from 2013 to 2014 and a Costume Designer at Segal Centre for Performing Arts in 2010. These experiences contributed to her diverse skill set in design and project management.