I’m a designer that specializes in UX/UI, UXR and strategy work. 
 I’m passionate about designing for good—solving problems to improve lives while incorporating inclusive design principles into the experiences I create.

Taylor Gersch

I’m a designer that specializes in UX/UI, UXR and strategy work. 
 I’m passionate about designing for good—solving problems to improve lives while incorporating inclusive design principles into the experiences I create.

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I’m a designer that specializes in UX/UI, UXR and strategy work.
I’m passionate about designing for good—solving problems to improve lives while incorporating inclusive design principles into the experiences I create.

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Work Experience

Principal Product Designer at BetterUp
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Defined the strategic roadmap and key opportunity areas for the D2C work stream, increasing retention by 35% in the first six months. Designed and validated UX/UI solutions for near-term and future-state experiences through user interviews. Led a cross-functional team of six to rapidly build and iterate based on user testing insights and research.
Principal Designer at Rutter
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led product, marketing, and web design initiatives while building a design system to unify the user experience. Defined product features and managed development trade-offs to deliver meaningful improvements to customer workflows. Developed brand guidelines and managed marketing operations including content calendars, email campaigns, social media, and event coordination across cross-functional teams.
Senior Product Designer at O/M Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Managed end-to-end project delivery and built strong relationships with high-profile clients including Airbnb, Stripe, Hinge Health, and AI start-ups. Focused on product thinking, accessibility, and inclusivity to ensure successful projects from research to launch and QA. Collaborated within a unique collective of product designers at O/M Studio with full autonomy over all aspects of the design process.
Senior Experience Designer at Digitas
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Collaborated with a team of 50+ to create exceptional design and UX solutions for clients such as Kellogg's, Altria, Amway, and Johnson Outdoors in both B2B and B2C segments. Provided valuable input and feedback to cross-functional teams including SEO, Tech, and Strategy to deliver optimal results. Championed inclusivity by adhering to ADA standards and creating e-commerce sites that catered to a diverse user base.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Italian and International Studies, Interior Design at Lorenzo de' Medici Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Impactful Presentations at SAIC
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services