Matthew Cassella
About Matthew Cassella
Matthew Cassella serves as the Head of Product Design at MNTN, where he leverages his extensive experience in UX/UI design and project management. He has held various roles in the design field, including positions at Newsday Media Group and Sybari Software, and possesses a strong educational background in advertising and graphic design.
Work at MNTN
Matthew Cassella currently serves as the Head of Product Design at MNTN, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the design and development of user-centric products. His focus is on enhancing user experience through effective design strategies and innovative solutions. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior UX Designer at MNTN from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to various projects aimed at improving application usability and user engagement.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Cassella earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Graphic Design from Marist College, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in UX/UI design, application UX, and creative direction. He possesses a strong skill set in various technologies, including Figma, HTML, HTML5, Javascript, CSS, SASS, PHP, and WordPress. His proficiency enables him to create intuitive interactive tools and develop effective UX strategies.
Background
Matthew Cassella has a diverse professional background in design and user experience. He began his career as a Creative Director at Sybari Software from 2004 to 2005. He then transitioned to Newsday Media Group, where he held multiple roles, including Interactive Design Manager from 2016 to 2022 and Director of User Experience from 2018 to 2022. His experience at Newsday Media Group spanned six years, during which he focused on enhancing user experience across various digital platforms. He briefly worked as a Designer at DIRECTV in 2008.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matthew Cassella has demonstrated a commitment to improving user experience through design. His roles have involved leading teams and projects that prioritize user-centered design principles. At Newsday Media Group, he played a significant role in developing interactive design solutions that enhanced user engagement. His work at MNTN continues to build on this foundation, focusing on innovative product design and UX strategy.