Dave Knight
About Dave Knight
Dave Knight is a Staff Product Designer at Credit Karma, where he focuses on enhancing financial progress through design. He has extensive experience in user interface and product design, having worked at notable companies such as Salesforce, HotelTonight, and Fitbit.
Work at Credit Karma
Dave Knight currently serves as a Staff Product Designer at Credit Karma, a role he has held since 2021. His work focuses on enhancing user experience and helping individuals achieve financial progress through design. He transitioned from a contract position with Procom Services to a full-time role at Credit Karma in April 2022. His contributions aim to improve the financial well-being of users by leveraging design principles that promote accessibility and usability.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Credit Karma, Dave Knight held several significant positions in product design. He worked as the Director of Product Design at HotelTonight from 2017 to 2019, where he led design initiatives. Prior to that, he was a Design Manager at Fitbit from 2015 to 2017, and he also served as a Senior Product Designer at Fitbit from 2012 to 2015. His diverse experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in user interface and experience design.
Career Background
Dave Knight has a comprehensive background in design and technology. He began his career as a Software Engineer at BAE Systems from 2003 to 2006. He then transitioned to user experience design, working at GE Healthcare as a User Experience Designer in 2007. His career progressed with roles at Yahoo! as an Interaction Designer and at Salesforce in various design capacities, including Senior User Interface Designer and Lead User Interface Designer.
Education and Expertise
Dave Knight holds a Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, achieved in 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in design, particularly in understanding user needs and creating effective design solutions.
Achievements in Design Roles
Throughout his career, Dave Knight has made significant contributions to various organizations. His role at Airbnb involved design and user research for HotelTonight in 2019. He has also held leadership positions, such as VP of Design at Modsy from 2019 to 2021. His extensive experience across multiple companies highlights his ability to adapt and lead in the evolving field of product design.