Cory Bergen
About Cory Bergen
Cory Bergen is a Product Design Manager with extensive experience in graphic design and user interface design. He has worked for various companies, including Quadrant 4 System Corporation and New American Funding, and holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Woodbury University.
Work at Mark43
Cory Bergen serves as the Product Design Manager at Mark43 since 2022. In this role, he collaborates closely with Product Directors to ensure that teams have the necessary tools to address design challenges effectively. His focus is on fostering a productive virtual workspace, advocating for empowerment and inspiration among team members.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Mark43, Cory Bergen held various positions in product design and user interface design. He worked as a UX/UI Designer at New American Funding in 2019, where he contributed for seven months. Prior to that, he was the Lead UI/UX Designer at OC Web Kings from 2015 to 2018, and he also served as a User Interface Designer at Quadrant 4 System Corporation from 2014 to 2017.
Freelance and Contract Work
Cory Bergen has experience as a freelance graphic designer, operating as self-employed from 2018 to 2019 in Costa Mesa, California. He also worked as a Contract Graphic Designer at Invoy for three months in 2018. Additionally, he held a position as a Web Production Artist / Graphic Designer at HireRight for six months in 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Cory Bergen earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from Woodbury University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in product design and user experience. He draws inspiration from industry literature, notably Marty Cagan's book 'Empowered,' which influences his leadership approach.
Early Career Development
Cory Bergen began his career as a Jr. Art Director / Production Assistant at Arsonal from 2012 to 2014. Following this role, he transitioned to OC Web Kings as Lead UI/UX Designer, where he continued to develop his skills in user interface and experience design. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the design field.