Hi. I’m Adam, a UI/UX & Visual Product Designer in the Greater Boston Area.

Adam Margolis

Adam Margolis (he/him/his) is an accomplished visual product designer with over years of experience who utilizes best practices in UX/UI design to create accessible, functional, and delightful digital experiences. Adam is confident in creating successful digital campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teammates, and applying a high level of craft within his designs. Adam welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate his passion for identifying, prioritizing, and delivering thoughtful and beautifully executed design solutions catered to both user and business needs.

Outside of his professional life Adam enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors/travel, and listening to audiobooks while going for long drives (or walks). Also, Adam manages several passion projects on the side that keep him curious and inspired about learning. These projects include an Instagram account for his dog, a Wordpress blog for his family, and enhancing his ongoing Visit US Parks initiative (work in progress).


LOVES DOGS —PIXEL PERFECTION —BUBBLE TEA —DEVELOPER X DESIGNER COLLAB —WORLD TRAVEL —COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER —AVID WALKER —INNOVATOR —KAYAKER —PROBLEM SOLVER —OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST —AUDIOBOOKS —DESIGN BOOKS —MUSIC ENTHUSIAST —MOVIES

My experience:

Senior Designer, Customer Experience

Sallie Mae • 2022–Present • Newton, MA, Hybrid

What I'm most proud of:

  • HELPING STUDENTS

  • NATIVE MOBILE APP DESIGN

  • NAVIGATING THE FINANCIAL SPACE

  • ADVOCATING FOR USERS

  • RETHINKING THE LOAN APPLICATION PROCESS

Freelance & Consultant

Adam Margolis Design • 2007–Present

What I'm most proud of:

  • SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

  • CREATING A SUCCESSFUL SIDE-HUSSLE

  • LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES

Lead Product Designer

Haul Hub Technologies • 2021–2022 • Remote

What I'm most proud of:

  • BUILDING A DESIGN SYSTEM AND PRODUCTS FROM 0 TO 1

  • SOLVING FOR PROBLEMS IN THE SAAS SPACE

  • LIVING THE STARTUP LIFE

  • CREATING CHANGE IN TRANSPORATION AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

Senior UI Designer

Sallie Mae • 2020–2020 • Remote

What I'm most proud of:

  • BUILDING MEANINGFUL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • TRANSITIONING FROM BRAND TO PRODUCT TEAMS

  • LIVING THE CONTRACTOR LIFE

  • KEEPING A POSITIVE MINDSET THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC

UI/UX Designer > Senior UI/UX Designer

Tripadvisor • 2015–2020 • Needham, MA

What I'm most proud of:

  • BUILDING WORLD CLASS DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENTS

  • WORKING WITH AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM

  • HELPING TRAVELERS

  • WORKING WITH THE TOP BRANDS IN THE WORLD

  • DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF PRODUCT DESIGN

Creative Intern > Assoc. Designer > Designer

Cramer • 2011–2015 • Norwood, MA

What I'm most proud of:

  • PEOPLE WHO GAVE ME A CHANCE (& AND INTERNSHIP)

  • LEARNING ABOUT DESIGN IN AN AGENCY SETTING

  • TRAVELING WITH THE PRODUCTION CREW

  • SUPPORTING NON PROFIT CLIENTS

Creative Intern, Summer

Avedis Zildjian • 2010–2010 • Norwell, MA

What I'm most proud of:

  • WORKING WITH UMASS DARTMOUTH ALMA MATER

  • COLLABORATING WITH BANDS & MUSICIANS

  • SEEING MY WORK PROFESSIONALY PUBLISHED


Some brands I have worked with:

Amtrak
Ancestry
Booking.com
Choice Hotels
Disney
Emirates Airlines
Honda Motorsports
LL Bean
Marriott
Paramount
Sallie Mae
The North Face
Toyota
Travel Utah
Tripadvisor
Universal Studios
Visa
Visit California
Visit The USA
Zildjian Cymbals