I’m Nick, a digital product designer and mentor based in NYC.

User experience leader, currently at Alma. Formerly at Etsy, Salesforce, and a mentor with CodeNation.

Professional Work

My work is a diverse blend of consumer and business-oriented use cases across a variety of platforms. I also have some unique superpowers like prototyping with code and building Figma plugins. Learn more about me.

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Side Projects and More

Sometimes I build stuff just for fun or you might hear me on a podcast talking shop.

Recommendations Received

Don't just take my word for it. Here's what others have said about working with me. View all of my recommendations on LinkedIn.

Sheila Ahmadi Baker

Staff Product Designer at Etsy

I cannot emphasize enough how much I learned from him during our time together at Etsy and how he contributed to my growth as a designer.

Marina Adamsky

Executive Director | RISE, FRA, ARK, & CW Events

His ideas are innovative and refreshing and his positive attitude shines through in everything he puts his efforts into.

Matt Jacobs

Senior Software Engineer II at Etsy

While in discovery mode, he knew how to ask the right questions and get to the heart of the problem. I’d love to work with Nick again in the future.

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I am a UX/UI professional with almost 20 years of experience. I describe myself as a relentless problem-solver who is deeply driven to solve hard problems and deliver great work. As a mentor, I've earned the reputation as a strong collaborator who raises the bar for others to shine.

When I'm not working, you can find me hanging out in Brooklyn with Jenn Sager. If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to me on LinkedIn or send me an email.

Work History

2023 – Current Lead Product Designer - Alma

Shaping the vision for how Alma customers interact with insurance, while delivering high-impact features that keep the business running smoothly. Supporting team growth through ongoing mentorship.

2019 – 2023 Staff Product Designer - Etsy

Led multiple 0-1 products and features—mostly in the seller space—including a new stats platform and a seller app we rebuilt from the ground up.

2016 – 2024 Volunteer Mentor - Code Nation

Made web development interesting, relatable, and fun in an after-school program that teaches high schoolers how to code. I also provide support at hackathons, run workshops, and contribute to related open-source tools.

2016 Promoted to Lead

2014 Promoted to Senior

2011 - 2019 UX Designer - BuddyMedia/Salesforce

Led the design effort for a variety of web and mobile products in the enterprise software space, primarily focused on social marketing tools. I was a strong advocate for bringing consumer-grade experiences to business applications.

2010 Promoted to Interactive Services Coordinator

2007 – 2011 Operations Associate and other roles - ScienceFirst

Designed and managed the development of various digital products in the medical education space, including multiple extranet solutions for high-profile physicians, a desktop survey tool, informational websites, and marketing emails.

Photo credit: Cyntha Chung