Rachel S. is an accomplished Product Designer with extensive experience in user experience and design across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Product Designer at Directus since November 2024, Rachel previously held the position of VP of Design at Lazard Asset Management and worked as Lead Product Designer & Art Director at CoinDesk. Early experience includes UI/UX Design roles at NBCUniversal Media, Directus, and KALO Inc., along with web and graphic design positions at Microsoft. Rachel boasts a strong academic background with multiple master's degrees in Design and Visual Communications from institutions such as Parsons School of Design and Columbia University, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts.