Umi Syam
About Umi Syam
Umi Syam is a Graphics/Multimedia Editor at The New York Times, with over a decade of experience in digital design and a focus on multimedia integration in journalism. Previously, she held roles at Microsoft and Umi Kitchen, and has contributed to recognized interactive news pieces.
Work at The New York Times
Currently, Umi Syam serves as a Graphics/Multimedia Editor at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on integrating multimedia elements into news stories, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. Umi collaborates with a diverse team of designers, reporters, and editors to create innovative visual formats that engage audiences. Her contributions include the development of interactive news pieces recognized for advancing visual journalism.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Umi Syam worked at Microsoft in various capacities from 2010 to 2014. Initially, she served as the TechNet & MSDN Regional Site Manager for four years in the Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia. Following this role, she transitioned to become a User Experience (UX) Evangelist for two years, also in the Greater Jakarta Area. In these positions, she focused on enhancing user engagement and experience across Microsoft platforms.
Freelance Design Work
Umi Syam has experience as a freelance designer, working in various capacities from 2008 to 2016. She freelanced as a designer for ten months in 2008-2009 and later worked as a UX and Web Designer for Umi Kitchen from 2015 to 2016 in the Greater New York City Area. Her freelance work allowed her to develop a diverse skill set in digital design and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Umi Syam holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Informatics Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her over a decade of experience in digital design, with a focus on multimedia integration in journalism.
Teaching Experience
Umi Syam has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design - The New School. She held this part-time faculty position for 11 months from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she shared her expertise in design and multimedia with students, fostering the next generation of designers.