the elevator pitch

I’m Cara, a lead product designer based in Greater Boston.

I’ve spent my career designing at fast-paced startups in Boston. I’ve come to specialize in designing for web-based B2B SaaS products, and have a strong interest in product strategy.

In early 2021, I joined Proof (FKA Notarize), and now, I’m serving as Lead Product Designer, managing three fantastic UX team members and leading and executing on strategic design projects.

I’m working everyday to improve the experience of the company’s B2B products, from overhauling the information architecture of Proof’s products to designing zero-to-one enterprise-grade admin tooling.

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How I work

I’m a product thinker.

When I work, I’m not just designing a feature; I’m also considering roll-out, adoption, and risks. I care deeply about business impact and like to work iteratively to achieve results.

I’m a thought-partner.

I’m passionate about building trust across teams to solve business problems holistically. I’m genuinely unhappy when I’m working in a silo, and thrive on sharing ideas.

I’m an empathetic teammate.

I always champion the voice of the user, but I also strive to understand stakeholders. I especially love doing internal research to ensure positive business outcomes.

I’m a full-stack designer.

I believe in the importance of end-to-end ownership, from well-informed UX to well-executed UI. I love collaborating along the way, but am confident in leading the process.

In the Community

2024

I served as a judge in the Flatiron School’s Hackanomics Hackathon, providing remote scoring and feedback for student hackathon submissions.

2021-2022

I volunteered with Calling All Crows, providing part-time project-based graphic design work to support their efforts in social activism and women’s rights.

2021

After conducting a search for an associate designer for my team, I spoke on a virtual panel entitled Stand Out From the Crowd: Landing an Associate UX Job, bringing my point of view as a hiring manager.

2020

I spoke on a panel with three talented women working in product and design roles across Boston, entitled How to Be A Great Product Thinker.

2019

I participated as a mentor through Ladies That UX Boston, and also interviewed about product design by LTUX Boston.

let’s talk

You can never have too many friends.

While I’m happily employed, I’m open to hearing about other opportunities, such as mentorship positions, speaking engagements, or casual networking.

Contact me on Linkedin.

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the elevator pitch

I’m Cara, a lead product designer based in Greater Boston.

I’ve spent my career designing at fast-paced startups in Boston. I’ve come to specialize in designing for web-based B2B SaaS products, and have a strong interest in product strategy.

In early 2021, I joined Proof (FKA Notarize), and now, I’m serving as Lead Product Designer, managing three fantastic UX team members and leading and executing on strategic design projects.

I’m working everyday to improve the experience of the company’s B2B products, from overhauling the information architecture of Proof’s products to designing zero-to-one enterprise-grade admin tooling.

Say hello on Linkedin.

PORTFOLIO

Here to see my work? Check out some of my favorite past projects.*

*You shall not pass without a password.

How I work

I’m a product thinker.

When I work, I’m not just designing a feature; I’m also considering roll-out, adoption, and risks. I care deeply about business impact and like to work iteratively to achieve results.

I’m a thought-partner.

I’m passionate about building trust across teams to solve business problems holistically. I’m genuinely unhappy when I’m working in a silo, and thrive on sharing ideas.

I’m an empathetic teammate.

I always champion the voice of the user, but I also strive to understand stakeholders. I especially love doing internal research to ensure positive business outcomes.

I’m a full-stack designer.

I believe in the importance of end-to-end ownership, from well-informed UX to well-executed UI. I love collaborating along the way, but am confident in leading the process.

In the Community

2024

I served as a judge in the Flatiron School’s Hackanomics Hackathon, providing remote scoring and feedback for student hackathon submissions.

2021-2022

I volunteered with Calling All Crows, providing part-time project-based graphic design work to support their efforts in social activism and women’s rights.

2021

After conducting a search for an associate designer for my team, I spoke on a virtual panel entitled Stand Out From the Crowd: Landing an Associate UX Job, bringing my point of view as a hiring manager.

2020

I spoke on a panel with three talented women working in product and design roles across Boston, entitled How to Be A Great Product Thinker.

2019

I participated as a mentor through Ladies That UX Boston, and also interviewed about product design by LTUX Boston.

let’s talk

You can never have too many friends.

While I’m happily employed, I’m open to hearing about other opportunities, such as mentorship positions, speaking engagements, or casual networking.

Contact me on Linkedin.