Raven Adaramola
About Raven Adaramola
Raven Adaramola is a Senior Product Designer currently working at The New York Times. With a diverse background in education technology, civic technology, and digital streaming, Adaramola has held various design roles at notable companies including Paramount and Threespot.
Current Role at The New York Times
Raven Adaramola serves as a Senior Product Designer at The New York Times, a position held since 2024. In this role, Adaramola focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the digital experience for readers. The work is conducted remotely, allowing for flexibility in collaboration with teams across various departments.
Previous Experience at Paramount
Prior to joining The New York Times, Raven Adaramola worked as a Product Designer at Paramount from 2021 to 2023. This remote position involved designing products that catered to user needs within the digital streaming industry. Adaramola contributed to projects that balanced business objectives with user experience.
Education and Expertise
Raven Adaramola holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Maryland, completed between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, Adaramola studied Visual Design at General Assembly in 2016. The expertise includes creating responsive web and app interfaces, emphasizing user and stakeholder insights to inform design decisions.
Background in User Experience Design
Adaramola has a diverse background in user experience design, having worked in various roles across different sectors. This includes positions as a Junior UX Strategist at Threespot and a User Experience Designer at Friends From The City. The experience spans education technology, civic technology, and digital streaming industries.
Professional Development and Skills
Raven Adaramola has demonstrated proficiency in agile and cross-collaborative workflows. The approach prioritizes effective communication and process management to meet project deadlines and requirements. Adaramola's background includes roles that involved synthesizing research insights to inform design strategies.