Andrea Montoya
About Andrea Montoya
Andrea Montoya is a Principal UX Designer with over a decade of experience in user experience design, currently working at Owlet Baby Care. She has held various design roles at notable companies, including CBS News, Magic Leap, and Billabong, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Florida Atlantic University.
Current Role at Owlet Baby Care
Andrea Montoya serves as the Principal UX Designer at Owlet Baby Care since 2022. In this role, she has been instrumental in shaping design strategy and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Montoya has played a significant role in the successful FDA clearance of two monitoring products, demonstrating her expertise in user experience design within the healthcare technology sector.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Montoya has over a decade of experience in UX design, having held various positions in notable companies. She worked at CBS News as a Designer from 2006 to 2008 in Miami, FL. She served as the Lead UI/UX Designer at Bedrosians Tile and Stone from 2014 to 2015 and as a Senior Interaction & UX Designer at Billabong from 2015 to 2017 in Irvine, CA. Additionally, she was a Senior Interactive Visual Designer at Magic Leap from 2017 to 2020, where she led UX for the mobile companion app.
Education and Academic Background
Andrea Montoya studied at Florida Atlantic University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design. She also completed a Minor in French Studies. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in design principles and cross-cultural communication.
Notable Contributions and Projects
During her tenure at Magic Leap, Montoya contributed to filing over a dozen patents while working on the MR web browser 'Helio'. Her work involved collaboration across hardware, software, and systems teams, showcasing her ability to integrate user experience design with technical development. At Owlet Baby Care, she has been pivotal in leading design initiatives that enhance user engagement and product functionality.
Career Progression and Roles
Montoya's career has seen a steady progression through various design roles. After her time at CBS News, she worked at BlueCava as a Senior Experience Designer/Consultant for one month in 2014. She then joined BASIC® as Design Lead from 2020 to 2022. Her diverse experiences across different industries have equipped her with a broad skill set in user experience design.