Sarah Samano
About Sarah Samano
Sarah Samano is the Director of UX & UI Design at TransMedics, Inc., where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in design and strategy, having held various roles at Aetna and other companies over the years.
Work at TransMedics
Sarah Samano currently holds the position of Director, UX & UI Design at TransMedics, Inc. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing her expertise in user experience and interface design. Prior to this position, she served as Principal UX Designer at the same company from 2021 for three years. Her work at TransMedics focuses on enhancing the user experience for medical devices and services, aligning design strategies with the company's mission.
Previous Experience at Aetna
Before joining TransMedics, Sarah Samano worked at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, in various roles. She served as Senior Manager, UX Strategy & Design, Enterprise Digital for nine months in 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Creative Director from 2019 to 2021, where she led design initiatives and strategies. Earlier in her tenure at Aetna, she was an Associate Creative Director from 2017 to 2019, contributing to the company's digital transformation efforts.
Background in Design
Sarah Samano has a diverse background in design, beginning her career as an Art Director at Liquid Advertising from 2004 to 2006. She then worked as a Senior Design Associate at Pixel Bridge from 2006 to 2009. Her experience continued at Sapient, where she served as a Contractor and later as Senior Art Director from 2010 to 2015. She also held positions as Associate Creative Director at both Allen & Gerritsen and George P Johnson Experience Marketing in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Samano earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration from Syracuse University, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in visual communication and design principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles in UX and UI design.