Craig Murray
About Craig Murray
Craig Murray is a Senior Product Designer specializing in growth strategies for digital products. He has held various design roles at notable companies, including Google, Samsung Electronics, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and currently works at Marco Polo.
Current Role at Marco Polo
Craig Murray serves as a Senior Product Designer, Growth at Marco Polo since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving product-led growth strategies that enhance monetization, retention, and subscriber activation. His work emphasizes the design of asynchronous video chat applications for both iOS and Android platforms, aligning with the company's mission to improve user engagement and experience.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Marco Polo, Craig held various positions in product design across multiple organizations. He worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Executive Creative Director, Design Strategy from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Director of Product and User Experience at Lonely Planet from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles include Sr. User Experience Designer for Chromecast at Google and Design Lead at Samsung Electronics.
Education and Specialization
Craig studied Visual Communications with a focus in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University, where he earned a B.S. in Technology. He also participated in a summer study program in Interactive Telecommunications at New York University. His educational background supports his specialization in designing for asynchronous video chat applications and his expertise in driving product-led growth strategies.
Background in Video Production
Craig has a background in creating commercial video content, having worked as a Writer, Director, and Cinematographer. He briefly served as a Cinematographer and Video Producer in People Ops at Google for two months in 2016. This experience complements his design skills, allowing him to combine storytelling and brand development in creating engaging digital product experiences.
Data-Driven Design Approach
Craig utilizes a data-driven approach in his design work, emphasizing continuous research and experimentation to inform his design decisions. This method enables him to create user-centered designs that effectively meet the needs of the target audience while enhancing overall product performance.