Ekkalux Nguyen
About Ekkalux Nguyen
Ekkalux Nguyen is a Senior Product Designer currently working at The New York Times, where he has been employed since 2024. He has a diverse background in design and operations, having held various roles at companies such as The Hartford, Square, and Accenture, as well as experience in event operations and marketing.
Current Role at The New York Times
Ekkalux Nguyen currently serves as a Senior Product Designer at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for designing user-centric products that enhance the digital experience for readers. His tenure at The New York Times includes previous experience as a Product Designer from 2021 to 2024, where he contributed to various design initiatives aimed at improving user engagement and accessibility.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Ekkalux Nguyen worked at The Hartford as a Product Designer from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he focused on creating effective design solutions that met user needs. He also gained experience as a User Experience Design Apprentice at Accenture in 2018, where he worked for two months, and as a Design & Digital Media Intern at Gateway Public Schools in 2017 for two months.
Education and Training
Ekkalux Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also completed a User Experience Design Track at Bloc from 2017 to 2018, which provided him with foundational skills in user experience design. Additionally, he participated in the Global Internship Program at University College Dublin in 2015, which lasted for 11 months.
Early Career and Internships
Ekkalux Nguyen began his career with various internships and roles that provided him with diverse experience. He worked as an Event Operations Staff at ASUC Student Union from 2015 to 2016 and as a Building Operations Supervisor at UC Berkeley Recreational Sports Facility from 2015 to 2017. In 2015, he also interned as a Marketing Intern at Solgari in Dublin, Ireland, and as a Business Development and Marketing Intern at UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education in 2016.
Roles in Operations and Support
In addition to his design roles, Ekkalux Nguyen has experience in operations. He worked as an Operations Specialist at Square for four months in 2018, where he supported operational processes. He also served as a Peer Advisor at Berkeley Career Center from 2014 to 2015, assisting students with career-related inquiries and guidance.