Kevin Mc Grath
About Kevin Mc Grath
Kevin McGrath is a Senior UX Designer at Sallie Mae, specializing in creating wireframes, flow diagrams, and prototypes to improve customer acquisition and accessibility. He has a diverse background in user experience and product design, having worked at notable companies like edX and Wayfair.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Kevin McGrath serves as a Senior UX Designer at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on creating wireframes, flow diagrams, and prototypes aimed at enhancing customer acquisition. He collaborates with cross-functional teams to build and develop service design practices, contributing to the overall customer experience and brand strategy.
Previous Experience at edX
Before joining Sallie Mae, Kevin worked at edX as a User Experience Designer from 2020 to 2022. During his two years in Greater Boston, he focused on improving user interactions and experiences within the edX platform, contributing to the organization's mission of providing accessible education.
Professional Background at Wayfair
Kevin McGrath has extensive experience at Wayfair, where he held multiple roles. He began as a Product Design Associate from 2017 to 2018, then progressed to Product Designer from 2018 to 2020, and later served as a Product Manager from 2016 to 2017. His work involved enhancing product design and user experience, significantly impacting the company's digital offerings.
Education and Expertise
Kevin studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in user experience design, allowing him to understand user behavior and communication effectively.
Support for Career Growth
In addition to his design responsibilities, Kevin McGrath actively supports the professional development of other designers. He provides guidance and mentorship, helping peers advance their careers in the field of user experience design.