Hi, I'm Katherine

I pursued a career in design because I enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, business impact, and creative problem solving. While continuing to hone my craft, I am also developing my skills as a team leader and manager. Through my work as a design lead, I have found a new passion in helping designers chart their unique growth paths.

Outside of work, I spend my time solving New York Times crosswords, exploring my local restaurant scene, and wheel throwing ceramics. I am also a passionate skier and Toronto Maple Leafs fan.

If you're interested in learning more about me, my experience, or just want to say hello, feel free to email me →

Experience

Education
  • University of Waterloo
    Systems Design Engineering
    Bachelor of Applied Science
    Class of 2018
Work experience
  • Rose rocket
    Product Design Lead
    May 2023 – present
    Leading Rose Rocket's design team, coaching each designer on their unique growth paths. Working with leadership to define product and business strategy. Establishing and improving operational processes within and beyond the product design team. Working with designers, engineers, and product managers to scope feature work, ideate, and provide feedback on proposed solutions.
  • Palantir technologies
    Product Design Lead
    Mar. 2021 – Mar. 2023
    Leading a team of designers in Foundry's platform security group, working with my reports to maximize their business impact and support them in their growth. Tackling platform-level problems as a Product Designer in Figma, defining vision for the group, and developing operational processes to improve designer setup.
  • Palantir technologies
    Product Designer
    Oct. 2018 – Feb. 2021
    Solved complex problems and designed accessible, human-centered tooling for Foundry's platform security group using Sketch + Abstract.
  • Shopify
    Product Design Intern
    May – Aug. 2017
    Designed Android and iOS experiences for merchants on the Shopify shipping and fulfillment platform using Sketch, Abstract, and Invision.
  • SEquence
    Interaction Design Intern
    Sept. – Dec. 2016
    Designed and prototyped products for large-scale clients such as Autodesk and Apple using Sketch and Proto.io.
  • Atomic labs
    Product Design Intern
    Jan. – Apr. 2016
    Designed products for one of Atomic's portfolio companies, Zenreach, using Sketch and Zeplin. Helped generate innovative product concepts with the Labs rapid prototyping team.
  • Kik Interactive
    UI/UX Design Intern
    May – Aug. 2015
    Created Kik Codes, a QR code-based feature for connecting with friends, groups, and brands on Kik using Sketch and Zeplin.
  • Kik interactive
    UI/UX Design Intern
    Sept. – Dec. 2014
    Designed the Kik Points service, a digital rewards platform, for Android and iOS using Sketch and Zeplin.
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