Theresa Pappafotopoulos
About Theresa Pappafotopoulos
Theresa Pappafotopoulos is a Senior Product Designer at MassMutual in Boston, MA, with over a decade of experience in various design roles across finance, education, and media.
Current Role at MassMutual
Theresa Pappafotopoulos is a Senior Product Designer at MassMutual, a position she has held since July 2020. Based in Boston, MA, she leverages her extensive experience in design to contribute to the company's product development efforts. Her role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that align with business goals.
Previous Experience at State Street
Before joining MassMutual, Theresa worked at State Street from 2017 to 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. Holding the title of Senior Visual Designer, Vice President, she led visual design initiatives within the company. Her responsibilities included designing interfaces and visual assets to enhance the user experience for financial products.
Role at Forrester
From 2014 to 2017, Theresa Pappafotopoulos was a Senior Data Visualization Designer at Forrester in Cambridge, MA. During her tenure, she specialized in creating data visualization projects that improved how data insights were presented to clients. This role required her to combine graphic design skills with analytical thinking to effectively communicate complex data.
Educational Background
Theresa earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from Suffolk University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her education provided a strong foundation in both the artistic and technical aspects of graphic design, preparing her for a successful career in various design roles.
Early Career and Internships
Theresa Pappafotopoulos began her career with an internship at Boston Magazine in 2011, where she gained early experience in graphic design. Following this, she held various design positions, including roles at Jackrabbit Design, Pearson North America, and Forrester. These early experiences helped her build a strong background in both graphic design and data visualization.