Caroline Oh
About Caroline Oh
Caroline Oh is a Product Design Director at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2023. She has held various design roles at The New York Times and other organizations, contributing significantly to product design and visual language.
Current Role at The New York Times
Caroline Oh serves as the Product Design Director at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment, contributing to the design and development of digital products that enhance user experience. Her leadership in product design focuses on evolving the visual language and capabilities of the NYT homepage to align with future needs.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Caroline Oh has a substantial background in product design, having worked at The New York Times in various capacities. She was the Lead Product Designer for the Home section from 2021 to 2022 and also served as Design Manager for the same section from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Product Designer from 2019 to 2021 and contributed as a Lead Product Designer for the Games section in 2021.
Educational Background and Expertise
Caroline Oh holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film and Video Studies from the University of Michigan. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design from the California Institute of the Arts. Her academic experience includes serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Graphic Design BFA Program at California Institute of the Arts and as a Visiting Instructor at Pratt Institute, where she taught typography.
Career History and Notable Roles
Caroline Oh has held various design roles throughout her career. Before her tenure at The New York Times, she worked as Design Director at Caeden, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. She also spent five years as a Senior Designer and Art Director at potion from 2008 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she served as Production Manager for the Graphics Division at the American Library Association and completed a design internship at Picture Mill.
Independent Practice and Projects
In addition to her corporate roles, Caroline Oh maintains an independent practice focused on special projects. Her work includes documentary animation, album design, and print projects. This independent practice allows her to explore creative avenues outside of her primary employment and contribute to diverse artistic endeavors.