I am a senior-level digital and print designer with a holistic approach to creating engaging materials. I specialize in design thinking and agile practices to build, integrate, and manage complex products across print and digital platforms. I lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with Content Engineers, Analysts, and Scrum Masters, and have a track record of delivering high-quality experiences while reducing operating costs. Based in Austin, I am passionate about visual communication and user-centered design.

Alexandra Corona

I am a senior-level digital and print designer with a holistic approach to creating engaging materials. I specialize in design thinking and agile practices to build, integrate, and manage complex products across print and digital platforms. I lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with Content Engineers, Analysts, and Scrum Masters, and have a track record of delivering high-quality experiences while reducing operating costs. Based in Austin, I am passionate about visual communication and user-centered design.

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I am a senior-level digital and print designer with a holistic approach to creating engaging materials. I specialize in design thinking and agile practices to build, integrate, and manage complex products across print and digital platforms.

I lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with Content Engineers, Analysts, and Scrum Masters, and have a track record of delivering high-quality experiences while reducing operating costs. Based in Austin, I am passionate about visual communication and user-centered design.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Discovery Education
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Led design and production of TX and FL Science Adoption textbooks for grades 6-8 in English and Spanish; developed FIGMA slides for DE’s proprietary Studio delivery system; designed NH digital Studio slides; created print Math Techbooks for the Ministry of Egypt (grades 4-6 and high school) with a digital story; directed Egypt Nursery print products including Caregiver, Facilitator, and Parent Family Guides; contributed to Egypt STEM Early Years PowerPoint; redesigned Science Hands-On activity kits with new labels, recipe cards, shopping lists; managed multiple projects from concept to final delivery, incorporating feedback across development stages.
Senior Design Architect at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Led UX design for educational products using design thinking and Agile to guide users; designed UX/UI for a map program with 900+ interactive maps, a key component of the company’s first digital program.
Design Architect at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Managed branding design vision from prototyping through development to production for K-12 Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts programs; partnered with production, research and manufacturing teams; established creative direction and maintained consistency; collaborated with international vendors and external partners to ensure quality; validated work to high standards.
Lead Designer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Led multi-level, multi-component educational products for K-12 in Reading, Science, and World Languages; collaborated with editorial and marketing to create marketing materials for the InStep Reading program.
Design Manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2013
Managed multiple projects and complex workflows from concept to execution; oversaw budgeting, brand identity, layout, typography and procurement of visual assets; assisted in marketing collateral and coordinated executive design presentations; applied feedback to final prototypes.
Senior Designer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Led UX design for educational products, applying Design Thinking and Agile methodologies to guide users through instructional and learning paths. Designed UX and UI for a map program with 900+ interactive maps, a core component of the company’s first digital program.

Education

BFA at The University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
BFA at The University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Qualifications

Agile Project Analysis and Management
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Human Centered Design and Design Thinking
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other