Becca Shayne Goldman

Product Designer at Zumper

Summary
Detail-oriented, curious, avid learner. Im passionate about product, interaction design, and user experience,
which led me into my work with Zumper, Path, and Lookout. Im excited by the interaction between the human
and the maker, challenging existing patterns, and developing new stories and experiences within a mobile
context.
Focus in product design, user experience + interaction, user interface, new user experience + onboarding,
multiplatform and responsive mobile & web design. Also design strategy, branding, typography, information
architecture, corporate identity, packaging & print design, logo development.
best way to reach me is twitter: @bec

Experience
Product Designer at Zumper
August 2015 - Present (11 months)
Design products from end to end across full suite of platforms, including web (apps and marketing), mobile
web, android, iOS, consumer, and business for both Zumper and PadMapper. Focus on strategy, usability,
and interaction. Work with heads of both engineering teams and sales team, and work closely with CEO,
Anthemos Georgiades.
Product Designer at Path
October 2014 - June 2015 (9 months)
Experience and interaction design, with a focus in new user onboarding experience and product flow. Worked
closely with mobile and web teams across multiple platforms to create a series of experimental products, as
well as working on the core Path products to further their mission for deepening connections in a meaningful
way. Full range in product development, starting with research, sketching and ideation, defining user
flow, moving from low fidelity wireframing through high fidelity, design prototypes, and production with
engineers and product managers.
Brand Designer at Lookout
September 2012 - June 2014 (1 year 10 months)
responsive web design, data and information design; press/PR, partners + mobile carriers; email,
presentations for executives & board of directors; campaigns, social media, advertising, acquisition
Graphic Design Intern at Pearlfisher
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July 2012 - August 2012 (2 months)

Package Design:
Worked closely with the Creative Director, Hamish Campbell, and the Design and Strategies teams on a vast
range of projects, including brand identity, package design, signage, and concept development. Participated
in design process, in-house critiques, and client meetings.
Graphic Design Intern at NAIL Communications
March 2012 - May 2012 (3 months)
Ad Agency. Variety of visual design.
Web Assistant at RISD Media Group
September 2010 - May 2012 (1 year 9 months)
Worked with web designers using the program Ektron to populate parts of the RISD website,
www.risd.edu. Designed flyers and promotional email invitations and posters; assisted graphic design
department, editorial department, media department, and helped with interactive media.
Graphic Design Intern at Levi Strauss & Co.
January 2012 - February 2012 (2 months)
Worked closely with the designers in the Womens Tops Graphics Division. Participated in design process
and critiques. Designed and illustrated graphics to be applied on Levis Brand Season Two 2013 core line
and going out line.
Graphic Design Intern at Michael Osborne Design
July 2011 - September 2011 (3 months)
www.modsf.com Packaging, Brand Identity, Print:
Worked with President and Creative Director, Michael Osborne, and Marketing Director,
Dennis Whalen, to redesign www.modsf.com. Designed logos, stationery, and websites, and assisted studio
designers with brand identity and package design projects.
Graphic Design Intern at Gracenote
June 2009 - September 2010 (1 year 4 months)
Interned Summer 2009 and 2010:
Worked with Interactive Designer to design album art and movie genre images, illustrated genre album
covers, which appear in software for Ford Motors, and other handheld and car music devices; designed
template invitations, handouts, and product information sheets.
Graphic Design Intern at Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media (AIM)
September 2007 - June 2008 (10 months)
film and documentary program
Gallery Intern at Artisans Art Gallery
June 2006 - September 2006 (4 months)
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Education
Rhode Island School of Design
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), Graphic Design, 2008 - 2012
Activities and Societies: Honor Student, Dean's List, President's Circle, Activity Coordinator for RISD AIGA
club, member of AIGA since 2011, Graphic Designer for student-run online newspaper www.all-nighter.com,
Graphic Designer for RISD Dining facilities
Elisava Escola Superior de Disseny
Semester Abroad, Graphic Design, 2011 - 2011

Languages
English
Spanish
French

(Native or bilingual proficiency)

(Professional working proficiency)
(Elementary proficiency)

Skills & Expertise

User Experience
Product Design
New User Experience
Typography
User Interface Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Logo Design
Illustrator
Web Design
Corporate Identity
Graphic Design
Design Strategy
Photoshop
InDesign
Branding & Identity
Book Design
Posters
Messaging
Social Media
User Experience Design
responsive design
Mobile Design
HTML & CSS
Strategy
NUX
FTUX
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User Onboarding
Pixate
Balsamiq
User Flows
Rapid Prototyping

Volunteer Experience
Portfolio Reviewer for high school applicants at Rhode Island School of Design
December 2012 - Present
Each year, RISD hosts a table at San Francisco Portfolio Day, where students across the West Coast come
to have their portfolios reviewed before applying to art and design schools. I've participated as a portfolio
reviewer since graduating from RISD in 2012. I have also attended many events to welcome incoming
freshman and early decision accepted students to provide mentorship and advice.
Panelist at Women Who Code
February 2014 - Present
Spoke on a panel with four other women about design and user experience to an audience of approximately
300 people
English teacher, volunteer at Volunteers For Peace
February 2009 - Present
Taught English to 4th8th graders at a rural elementary school in Songkhla, Thailand, and traveled.
volunteer at The Redwoods Retirement Residence
September 2004 - June 2006
Volunteered with the elderly community, assisted with activities and care, and taught art classes.
Discussion Leader at Women UX, Twitter
September 2014 - Present
Participated as a discussion leader for an event hosted by Twitter's Women UX organization. My group was
around 30 people, with over 100 people at the event. Topics included comparing in-house teams to design
studios to freelance, and what it's like to manage a career and relate to teams. I have also attended many
Women UX events as a guest.

Organizations
AIGA
member
August 2011 to Present

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Becca Shayne Goldman

Product Designer at Zumper

2 person has recommended Becca

"I worked closely with Bec on multiple projects at Path. She's incredibly creative, thorough, and focused. Bec
is able to think across multiple platforms, including iOS and Android. And she has great marketing design
chops to go with her product design skills."
Nate Johnson, VP of Marketing, VP of Growth & Engagement, Path, managed Becca indirectly at Path
"Becca is one of the most talented product designers I have had the opportunity to work with. She brings
unique energy, talent, and ideas to the design process."
Dave Morin, Co-Founder and CEO, Path, managed Becca indirectly at Path
Contact Becca on LinkedIn

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