Emma Walker
Design Manager, Writer, and Speaker
About
Emma holds a Master’s in Design from Columbia University and is passionate about building effective teams, and leveraging design to create high growth products.
She currently manages designers at Dot. She has previously managed design teams at Arrow, cofounded a company that was acquired by Parenthesis, and spent a few years as a freelance designer.
Originally from Canada, she studied in Paris and London, worked in Singapore, and is now based in San Francisco. She loves books, yoga, and wine.
Experience
Dot Dot Dot
Design Team Manager
Currently managing designers, leading design strategy and execution, and collaborating cross-functionally to create high-growth products.
Arrow
Design Team Manager
Managed a diverse team of designers, implementing design thinking methodologies and contributing to successful design projects.
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Chief Design Officer
Co-founded a startup, led the design team, and played a crucial role in the company\’s acquisition by Parenthesis.
Speaking
Design Conference, 2019
Designing Teams
San Jose, CA
Design x Mental Health, 2020
Speaking Out
San Francisco, CA
Impact for Growth, 2021
Building Compatible Teams
San Francisco, CA