Hi, I’m Noelle. I’m a design leader based in NYC with 10 years of experience leading product and UX across fintech, e-commerce, and edtech.
I help bring structure and strategy to complex problems, helping teams find clarity, move faster, and build with intention with the customer at the center.
I’ve always been interested in how people think, what they need, and what gets in their way. I like listening, connecting the dots, and figuring out how to make things clearer, smoother, and more useful for users, for teams, and for the business. That’s what keeps me excited about design: it’s a way to solve problems that actually help people, especially when the work is collaborative and grounded in real understanding.
Spending time in both product and teaching environments showed me how much I enjoy mentoring and building up teams. I’m drawn to work that’s thoughtful and effective, and to creating a team culture where people feel supported and have space to grow.
I believe good design happens when teams communicate openly, work collaboratively, and keep the customer in the conversation, all while staying focused on outcomes that matter. I believe UX should be rooted in integrity, empathy, and doing the right thing.
My leadership values
Structure creates freedom
Planning and systems aren’t about control — they’re about giving teams the space to focus, create, and solve the right problems.
Growth is personal
Each designer needs something different. I meet people where they are and help them level up — with structure, support, and trust.
Trust fuels creativity
I create spaces where people feel safe to speak up, contribute ideas, and take risks — because the best work happens when teams feel ownership and inclusion.
Clarity matters
I believe in direct, honest communication — it builds trust, avoids confusion, and gives teams the confidence to move forward.
My experience
Reach out for collaboration,
consulting, or coffee.
n.ingrisano8@gmail.com
Hi, I’m Noelle. I’m a design leader based in NYC with 10 years of experience leading product and UX across fintech, e-commerce, and edtech.
I help bring structure and strategy to complex problems, helping teams find clarity, move faster, and build with intention with the customer at the center.
Selected work
I’ve always been interested in how people think, what they need, and what gets in their way. I like listening, connecting the dots, and figuring out how to make things clearer, smoother, and more useful for users, for teams, and for the business. That’s what keeps me excited about design: it’s a way to solve problems that actually help people, especially when the work is collaborative and grounded in real understanding.
Spending time in both product and teaching environments showed me how much I enjoy mentoring and building up teams. I’m drawn to work that’s thoughtful and effective, and to creating a team culture where people feel supported and have space to grow.
I believe good design happens when teams communicate openly, work collaboratively, and keep the customer in the conversation, all while staying focused on outcomes that matter. I believe UX should be rooted in integrity, empathy, and doing the right thing.
My leadership values
Structure creates freedom
Planning and systems aren’t about control — they’re about giving teams the space to focus, create, and solve the right problems.
Growth is personal
Each designer needs something different. I meet people where
they are and help them level up — with structure, support, and trust.
Trust fuels creativity
I create spaces where people feel safe to speak up, contribute ideas, and take risks — because the best work happens when teams feel ownership and inclusion.
Clarity matters
I believe in direct, honest communication — it builds trust,
avoids confusion, and gives teams the confidence to move forward.
My experience
Bessemer Trust
Fintech / Design Systems / UI
- Built and scaled a robust design system from the ground up
- Partnered with engineering to streamline design–dev handoff
- Aligned cross-functional teams around shared standards and process
Early Experience
UX & Product Design | 2016 - 2017
Amplify: UX Design Intern | 2017Supported research and design efforts for educational tools, focusing on usability and information architecture.
Vox Media: Product Design Intern | 2016Contributed to UI design and content strategy for Vox’s digital platforms, collaborating with product and editorial teams.
Reach out for collaboration,
consulting, or coffee.
n.ingrisano8@gmail.com
Hi, I’m Noelle. I’m a design leader based in NYC with 10 years of experience leading product and UX across fintech, e-commerce, and edtech.
I help bring structure and strategy to complex problems, helping teams find clarity, move faster, and build with intention with the customer at the center.
Selected work
I’ve always been interested in how people think, what they need, and what gets in their way. I like listening, connecting the dots, and figuring out how to make things clearer, smoother, and more useful for users, for teams, and for the business. That’s what keeps me excited about design: it’s a way to solve problems that actually help people, especially when the work is collaborative and grounded in real understanding.
Spending time in both product and teaching environments showed me how much I enjoy mentoring and building up teams. I’m drawn to work that’s thoughtful and effective, and to creating a team culture where people feel supported and have space to grow.
I believe good design happens when teams communicate openly, work collaboratively, and keep the customer in the conversation, all while staying focused on outcomes that matter. I believe UX should be rooted in integrity, empathy, and doing the right thing.
My leadership values
My experience
- Built and scaled a modular design system to accelerate design-to-dev handoff
- Collaborated with product, engineering, legal, and compliance to streamline delivery
- Led UX strategy grounded in user feedback, roadmap priorities, and cross-functional input
BrainStation
Senior UX Educator | 2021 - 2024
Leadership / Management / Education
- Mentored 230+ students transitioning into product design roles
- Developed onboarding, async collaboration, and team rituals for remote cohorts
- Created and delivered new curriculum modules on UI, interaction, and systems thinking
Olivela
UX Designer | 2017-2021
E-commerce / Start up /
- Improved checkout flows and increased conversion by 11%.
- Partnered with analytics and product to translate behavior data into UX priorities
- Introduced trust-focused, accessibility-first design patterns across key journeys
Early Experience
UX & Product Design | 2016 - 2017
Amplify: UX Design Intern | 2017Supported research and design efforts for educational tools, focusing on usability and information architecture.
Vox Media: Product Design Intern | 2016Contributed to UI design and content strategy for Vox’s digital platforms, collaborating with product and editorial teams.
Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology
Graphic Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree / 2017
Communication Design / Associate of Applied Science Degree / 2015
Reach out for collaboration,
consulting, or coffee.
n.ingrisano8@gmail.com