Julie Lungaro
About Julie Lungaro
Julie Lungaro is a Senior Manager of Product Design at Klaviyo, where she has worked since 2022. With over 10 years of experience in human-centered design, she has held various design and leadership roles across several companies, including Klaviyo, Coho, and On Deck.
Current Role at Klaviyo
Julie Lungaro serves as the Senior Manager of Product Design at Klaviyo, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees product design initiatives and leads a team focused on human-centered design. Her leadership emphasizes creating a psychologically safe and trusting environment, which fosters collaboration and innovation within her team.
Previous Experience at Klaviyo
Prior to her current role, Julie Lungaro worked at Klaviyo in various capacities. She was the Head of Design Operations from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Product Design Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to multiple design initiatives and played a key role in shaping the design culture within the organization.
Professional Background
Julie Lungaro has over 10 years of experience in human-centered design. Her career includes roles at various organizations, such as EverTrue, where she worked as a Product Designer from 2015 to 2017, and JLL as a Designer from 2013 to 2014. She also served as a UX Academy Mentor at Designlab from 2018 to 2021, where she guided aspiring designers.
Education and Training
Julie Lungaro earned her Bachelor of Arts in Visual Design and Marketing from the University of Arkansas, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. She further enhanced her skills by studying Front End Web Development at General Assembly, focusing on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which complements her design expertise.
Leadership Experience
Julie possesses over 5 years of leadership experience, managing direct reports and leading multiple work streams. She advocates for a hands-on and nurturing leadership style, which contributes to her team's effectiveness and morale. Her focus on creating a supportive team environment is a hallmark of her management approach.