Katy Martin
Design Manager / Lead — Systems & Delivery
I turn ambiguous, high-stakes product work into shipped, scalable design. I specialize in the design systems, delivery structure, and cross-functional leadership that make complex projects ship. Nine years across ecommerce, DTC, and enterprise — currently at Globant, previously at Rightpoint and Something Digital.
Advanced or Proficient
Skill Sets & Capabilities
Design Systems
Design System Strategy & Governance
Component Architecture & Tokens
Accessibility (WCAG 2.2)
Design-to-Code Translation
Design Leadership
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Stakeholder Alignment & Workshops
Mentorship & Team Development
Scope Ownership & Delivery
Product & Strategy
Commerce & DTC Strategy
Research Program Design
Data-Driven Iteration & A/B Testing
Art & Creative Direction
Front-End Engineering
React / Next.js
Liquid (Shopify)
HTML / CSS / SCSS
Dev Handoff & QA Leadership
I step in when projects need structure. Then I build it.
My work is most valuable when scope is unclear, teams are misaligned, or delivery is at risk. I define the structure, build the system, and drive execution across design, engineering, and stakeholders.
On a recent enterprise engagement, the project had gone months without approved deliverables and no clear path forward. I stepped in to restructure the work into defined batches, rebuilt the timeline, and established a delivery system that got the team back on track and shipping again.
I operate end-to-end — from early pitch work and scoping through execution and launch. I build design systems that don’t just look good in Figma, but actually hold up in development. My background in front-end engineering means I stay involved through implementation, QA, and handoff — which is why my teams don’t ship regressions or break their own systems.
I’m often the person bridging gaps across teams — aligning stakeholders, translating between design and development, and making sure what we present is both ambitious and feasible.
Recent Job History
Globant
Senior UX Design Lead
Nov 2024 - Present
Manhattan, New York
Lead design on enterprise engagements for Fortune 500 clients across ecommerce, fintech, and enterprise product. Own scoping input, client presentations, workshops, and project strategy.
Recent wins: led design on a Salesforce-based customer portal redesign for an enterprise manufacturing client, restructuring delivery into defined batches and reestablishing a clear path to launch after months of stalled progress; drove design direction for a global identity and security brand replatform, delivering scalable homepage and system concepts adopted by stakeholders.
Built a reusable WebKit and design system framework now used across multiple engagements to accelerate delivery and maintain consistency.
Rightpoint
Interaction Design Lead 2
Oct 2020 - March 2023
Manhattan, New York
Following Rightpoint's acquisition of Something Digital, I continued leading design on ecommerce engagements while expanding into broader digital transformation work. Owned scoping, client presentations, and delivery across projects for Nestle, Erno Laszlo, Moroccanoil, and Rep Fitness. Mentored three junior designers through their first lead-level projects.
GGMM
Graphic Designer & Web Developer
Feb 2016 - Apr 2019
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
At GGMM, a dynamic start-up, I was immersed in many aspects of the creative industry. My responsibilities ranged from branding, social media, video and audio production, photography, web UX/UI, and development (Wordpress and React). The small size let me develop my skills and be accountable for my work with clients.
Notable Clients I've Worked With
