Ryan Shanahan
About Ryan Shanahan
Ryan Shanahan is a Senior Product Designer at Rokt in Sydney, Australia, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in media production and design, with experience in video, motion graphics, and user experience design.
Work at Rokt
Ryan Shanahan has been serving as a Senior Product Designer at Rokt since 2022. In this role, he leads the design efforts for the Payments Marketplace team, focusing on developing user-friendly payment solutions. His previous experience at Rokt includes a position as a Product Designer from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various design projects. His tenure at Rokt has allowed him to apply his diverse background in media production to enhance user experiences.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Shanahan has a solid educational foundation in media and design. He studied at St Aloysius' College, where he achieved his Higher School Certificate (HSC). He then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Media (Screen and Sound) at UNSW, graduating with Distinction in 2014. In 2019, he completed a Product Design program at Udacity and a User Experience Design Immersive (UXDI) course at General Assembly, both lasting 11 months. This education has equipped him with skills in product design, UX/UI design, and media production.
Background in Media Production
Ryan Shanahan has a diverse background in media production, which includes experience in web, video, motion graphics, and photography. He worked as a Cinematographer and Editor in freelance video production from 2014 to 2016. He further developed his skills at evolution media group as a Video Editor and Camera Operator from 2016 to 2017, and as a Senior Cinematographer and Editor at Noravera Visuals from 2017 to 2019. This extensive experience informs his approach to product design, allowing him to create compelling user experiences.
Professional Experience
Ryan Shanahan has accumulated professional experience in both Australia and Canada, which has contributed to his unique perspective in design thinking. His career includes roles in various media production capacities, such as Cinematographer, Editor, and Video Editor. His work across different regions has enriched his understanding of user needs and preferences, enhancing his ability to create effective design solutions.