Imani Maia
About Imani Maia
Imani Maia is a Senior Product Designer currently working at Tremendous. She has a diverse background in UX design and advocacy for mental health and diversity in the tech industry.
Current Role at Tremendous
Imani Maia serves as a Senior Product Designer at Tremendous, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered design solutions that enhance the overall user experience. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategic visions and improve design operations. Imani's work emphasizes the importance of thoughtful design in achieving business objectives.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to her current role, Imani Maia accumulated extensive experience in product design across various companies. She worked as a Product Designer at DoorDash from 2020 to 2022 and at Pathrise from 2019 to 2020. Before that, she was a Senior Product Designer at Pento for eight months in 2022. Her background includes a focus on user experience and design operations, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Teaching Experience at General Assembly
Imani Maia served as an Instructor Lead for the UX Design Immersive program at General Assembly from 2018 to 2019. During her six-month tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, she guided students through the principles of user experience design. Her role involved facilitating learning and providing mentorship to aspiring designers, further enhancing her skills in education and design.
Educational Background
Imani Maia earned her Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Communications from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. This academic foundation provided her with strong communication skills, which she applies in her design work and collaborations within teams.
Advocacy and Community Involvement
Imani Maia is actively involved in advocating for mental health and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the tech industry. Her commitment to these causes reflects her dedication to creating a more inclusive environment in her professional sphere. Additionally, she improves design operations through thought leadership and mentorship, contributing to the growth of her peers in the field.