Merrilynne Harrington
About Merrilynne Harrington
Merrilynne Harrington is a Director of Product Design at Podium, where she has worked in various roles since 2021, including Head of Women of Podium ERG since 2022. She has a background in UX design, having previously worked at Ancestry and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and UX Design from Utah Valley University.
Work at Podium
Merrilynne Harrington currently holds the position of Director, Product Design at Podium, where she has been employed since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as Senior Manager, Product and Design for three years starting in 2021. Additionally, she has been leading the Women of Podium Employee Resource Group (ERG) since 2022. Her work is based in Lehi, Utah, where she focuses on enhancing product design and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Merrilynne Harrington earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with a focus on Graphic Design and UX Design from Utah Valley University. She also pursued general education courses towards a degree in Interior Design at Brigham Young University. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in design principles and user experience methodologies.
Background in UX Design
Before joining Podium, Merrilynne Harrington worked at Ancestry for several years in various roles related to UX design. She started as a UX Designer in 2015 and progressed to Senior UX Designer and then Manager of UX Design, accumulating a total of five years of experience at the company. Her work at Ancestry was based in Lehi, Utah, where she contributed to enhancing user experiences across digital platforms.
Previous Experience
Prior to her tenure at Ancestry, Merrilynne Harrington was a Manager at Big Picture Classes from 2012 to 2014 in the Spokane, Washington Area. This role provided her with management experience in a creative environment, further developing her skills in design and leadership.