Polly D'arcy
About Polly D'arcy
Polly D'arcy is the Manager of Product Design at Wealthsimple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a background in design and product development.
Manager, Product Design
Polly D'arcy has been working as a Manager in Product Design at Wealthsimple since 2021. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she leads the design team, contributing to the company's visual and functional aesthetics. Polly's role involves overseeing product design initiatives and guiding the team's creative vision to ensure alignment with Wealthsimple’s strategic goals.
Senior Product Designer at Wealthsimple
Prior to her current role, Polly D'arcy served as a Senior Product Designer at Wealthsimple from 2019. During her tenure, she was responsible for executing design strategies, crafting user experiences, and expanding the design system. Her work involved close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality and user engagement.
Product Designer at Rangle.io
Polly D'arcy worked at Rangle.io as a Senior Designer from 2018 to 2019, after initially joining as a Product Designer earlier in 2018. At Rangle.io, she was involved in designing scalable and adaptive user interfaces and contributed to various client projects. Her expertise helped in streamlining design processes and improving project outcomes.
Educational Background in Design and Art
Polly D'arcy holds an Advanced Diploma in Interaction Design and Development from George Brown College, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Her academic background also includes a Bachelor's Degree in Art History and Studio Art from Concordia University, earned between 2008 and 2012. These qualifications provided her with a strong foundation in both the technical and artistic aspects of design.
Operations Lead at Side by Side Collective
From 2018 to 2020, Polly D'arcy volunteered as Operations Lead at Side by Side Collective, a community-based organization in Toronto. In this role, she managed operational tasks and supported the collective's initiatives. Her contributions helped streamline organizational processes and enhance community engagement.