Eben Levy
About Eben Levy
Eben Levy serves as the Executive Director of Product Design for Publishing Tools at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in product design, having held key positions at companies such as Facebook, Refinery29, and XO Group.
Current Role at The New York Times
Eben Levy serves as the Executive Director of Product Design for Publishing Tools at The New York Times. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of innovative publishing tools. His role involves supporting the Product Design team to enhance the functionality and user experience of these tools, which are essential for modern publishing.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Before joining The New York Times, Eben Levy worked at Facebook as a Product Design Manager from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this role, he was based in New York City and focused on enhancing user experience through effective product design strategies.
Background in User Experience Design
Eben Levy has extensive experience in user experience design. He served as the User Experience Director at Refinery29, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, and as UX Director for Special Projects at Quidsi Inc. from 2011 to 2013. His career also includes a role as Senior Product Design Director at XO Group Inc. from 2015 to 2018, where he further honed his skills in product design.
Educational Background
Eben Levy studied at Wesleyan University, where he completed a double major in English and Music, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1985 to 1989. He also attended the Rhode Island School of Design for 11 months in 1987, focusing on fine art, specifically oil painting and drawing.
Early Career in Design
Eben Levy began his career in design as a Digital Art Director at Prometheus Global Media from 2009 to 2011. He also worked as a Content Producer on a contract basis at Condé Nast from 2008 to 2009. These early roles laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in user experience and product design.