UX Leader · Los Angeles, CA

MarkSanchez

Human-Centered Design · 18+ Years

I design products people love — and businesses grow on.

Turning complex problems into intuitive, scalable solutions that drive measurable impact. From 0→1 startups to enterprise products serving millions.

By the numbers
18+
Years in UX
50%
Conv. Lift
9
Designers Led
1B+
Parts Designed For
0→1
Products Built
99%
User Preference
Tools & Methods
Figma Sketch Adobe XD Protopie Maze UserTesting Hotjar Miro Jira Confluence Zeroheight HTML / CSS

18 years of building things that actually work.

I started my career at the intersection of design and technology before "UX" was a common job title — learning by doing, building by instinct, and slowly developing a rigorous craft out of both. Over 18 years I've worked across financial services, luxury travel, B2B supply chain, and consumer apps — each environment sharpening a different dimension of design leadership.

At Viking Cruises, I drove a UX strategy that grew unique web visitors from 2.8M to 8M in 16 months — architecting a unified CX system, shipping an AI-powered Live Chat Agent and Booking Assistant, and unifying two fragmented digital products into one seamless guest companion that 99% of users preferred over what came before.

At Sourceability, I led UX for Sourcengine™ — the first e-commerce marketplace built for the electronic components supply chain — and Datalynq™, a market intelligence platform for supply chain risk. At Experian, I led a team of 9 across native iOS, Android, and desktop — directing UX for Experian Boost™ which over 12 million people used to gain an average 13-point FICO increase.

I lead with research, data, and deep cross-functional collaboration. I believe the best design decisions aren't made at the desk — they're made in conversation with users, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders. And I believe that great UX is invisible: the experience feels effortless precisely because the work behind it was not.

Design principles I actually live by.

Research First, Always

Every decision I make is grounded in evidence — user interviews, usability testing, behavioural analytics, or competitive analysis. Opinions are starting points, not answers.

Outcomes Over Output

I measure success in metrics, not deliverables. Conversion rates, support reduction, engagement lifts — design that can't be measured can't be improved.

Systems Thinking

I build for scale. Design systems, component libraries, and cross-platform consistency aren't overhead — they're how good design compounds over time.

Radical Simplicity

The best interface is the one that asks the least of the user. Every field I remove, every step I collapse, every decision I simplify is a bet on the user's time being more valuable than our assumptions.

Iterate Relentlessly

The first version is never the right version. I build feedback loops into every project — user testing, stakeholder review, post-launch analytics — and treat launch as the beginning, not the end.

Lead With Empathy

For users and for teams. The best design environments I've built are ones where designers feel safe to challenge assumptions, present half-finished work, and learn in public.

Where I've done the work.

2022 – Present
Viking Cruises
UX Manager — Enterprise Platforms

Drove a UX strategy that grew unique web visitors from 2.8M to 8M in 16 months. Architected a unified Viking CX system across marketing, booking, account management, and the OnBoard native app. Built and shipped an AI-powered Live Chat Agent and Booking Assistant. Reduced design iteration cycles by 30%. Hired and actively mentors a team of designers and PMs.

AI IntegrationEcosystemTeam LeadTravel
2020 – 2022
Sourceability
UX Director — SaaS & E-Commerce Platforms

Led UX for Sourcengine™ — the first e-commerce marketplace built for the electronic components supply chain — driving a 50% increase in add-to-cart rates. Directed Datalynq™, a market intelligence platform for supply chain risk and obsolescence. Built a centralised design and content management system from scratch and developed an intuitive BOM tool integrating real-time inventory and compliance data.

0→1 ProductB2B SaaSE-CommerceSupply Chain
2012 – 2020
Experian
Senior UX/UI Manager — FinTech Platforms

Led a team of 9 designers across native iOS and Android — driving a 25% lift in user retention. Directed UX for Experian Boost™, used by over 12 million people for an average 13-point FICO increase. Rebranded FreeCreditScore.com and FreeCreditReport.com. Built Experian's scalable design system for financial products and ran A/B testing programs driving a 20% improvement in conversion rates. Led UX for the Identity Works Protection app.

MobileDesign SystemFinTech30+ Patents
2006 – 2012
Earlier Roles
UX Designer → Senior Designer

Progressive UX experience across digital agencies, startups, and enterprise environments — building the craft, process fluency, and stakeholder skills that make the later work possible.

AgencyStartupEnterprise18 yrs total

What I bring to the table.

UX & Design
UX Strategy & Leadership
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Design Systems
Expert
User Research & Testing
Expert
Interaction Design
Expert
Information Architecture
Expert
Leadership & Strategy
Team Leadership
Expert
Stakeholder Management
Expert
Cross-functional Collab.
Expert
AI Integration in UX
Advanced
Data Analysis
Advanced
Graphics & Illustration
Advanced
Available for new opportunities Open to full-time, contract & consulting engagements
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