Julia Swearer
About Julia Swearer
Julia Swearer is a Senior Product Designer at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in design and writing, with previous experience at various companies including IBM and SAP.
Work at The New York Times
Julia Swearer has been employed at The New York Times since 2019, currently holding the position of Senior Product Designer. In this role, she has contributed to the design of subscriber management tools, which enhance user interaction with the platform. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Product Designer at The New York Times from 2016 to 2019. Her work has been conducted remotely from Austin, Texas.
Education and Expertise
Julia Swearer earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Anthropology from Carnegie Mellon University, studying from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both design principles and cultural understanding, which she applies in her work. She combines expertise in design and writing, offering a unique perspective in her role at The New York Times.
Background
Before joining The New York Times, Julia Swearer gained experience in various design roles. She worked as a User Experience Designer at IBM from 2015 to 2016 and as an Experience Designer at SapientNitro from 2013 to 2015. Her earlier internships include positions at SAP as a UX/Design Thinking Intern in 2013 and at Anthropologie as a Visual Intern in 2011.
Internship Experience
Julia Swearer has completed several internships that contributed to her design skills. In 2012, she worked as a Design Intern at PPG Industries and as a Designer at the Quality of Life and Technology Center, both during her time at Carnegie Mellon University. These internships provided her with practical experience in design and user experience.