Ofir Atia
About Ofir Atia
Ofir Atia is a Product Designer currently employed at The New York Times since 2020. He has a diverse background in design, having previously co-founded alphii and worked at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, among other roles.
Work at The New York Times
Ofir Atia has been employed at The New York Times as a Product Designer since 2020. In this role, Atia contributes to the development and enhancement of digital products, focusing on user experience and design functionality. This position marks a significant phase in Atia's career, leveraging skills acquired from previous roles to create impactful design solutions.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining The New York Times, Ofir Atia co-founded alphii, serving as Co-Founder and Product Designer from 2018 to 2020. This experience involved leading design initiatives and product development. Additionally, Atia worked at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as an Interaction & Strategic Designer for seven months in 2018, and as an Industrial Designer for a total of three months in 2016 and 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ofir Atia holds a Bachelor of Science in Product Design from Art Center College of Design, where studies were completed from 2013 to 2017. Atia also studied Business & Strategy at INSEAD, participating in a Singapore Study Abroad program from 2016 for 11 months. Prior to these degrees, Atia earned an Associate's degree in General Studies from Santa Monica College from 2010 to 2012.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
In addition to design roles, Ofir Atia has experience in teaching and mentorship. Atia served as a Solid Modeling Teaching Assistant at Art Center College of Design for four months in 2015. This role involved guiding students in design principles and modeling techniques, contributing to the educational development of future designers.
Early Career and Design Projects
Ofir Atia's early career includes various design roles that laid the foundation for future endeavors. In 2015, Atia worked as a Product Designer at Boombang and participated in adidas DesignStorm. These experiences provided exposure to collaborative design processes and product innovation, enhancing Atia's skills in product design.