Laura Mason

15 years in design & UX.
I’ve managed design teams for over 6 years, and focus on fostering cultures of trust, excellence, and continuous learning.

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Resume

 

Experience

Sr. Manager, Product & Design
Mountain Equipment Company
June 2020-Present

Senior Consultant, Product Strategy
Modern Craft
Dec 2018 - June 2020

Product & UX Lead
Addy Real Estate Corporation
May - Dec 2018 (Contract)

UX Manager, Marketing
Hootsuite
Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

Product Owner & UX Designer
Work at Play
May 2015 - Jan 2017

UX Designer
lululemon athletica
Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

 

Education

Interactive Design
Capilano University

Fine Art
University of Minnesota

Sculpture
Minneapolis College of Art & Design

 

Volunteer Experience

Board Member
Democrats Abroad - Vancouver     
April 2021 - Current

Competition Committee Member
Ultimate Canada
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

Group Leader
Youth with a Mission     
August 2006 - August 2009

 

Skills

Product Management

Design Strategy

People Leadership & Coaching

Design Thinking

Workshop Design

UX/UI Design

Research

Facilitation

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Some good words

Laura is a master empath who deeply listens and understands those she works with. Although I was her manager, I feel like I learned how to be a better communicator and collaborator from her every time we worked on a project or a problem together.
— Peter Petralia, Managing Partner at Modern Craft
When working with stakeholders and clients Laura brings enthusiasm, critical analysis, social grace, and the ability to think on her feet. She is a natural leader, who works easily with others and can be relied on bring a strong contribution to any project.
— Lorraine Chisholm, Senior User Experience Consultant and Strategist
Laura has a keen sense for user-centered design, driving the strategy, testing, analysis and continuous improvement of our customers’ experience through both web and email optimization in support of internal stakeholders and business objectives.
— Greg Perotto, VP of Brand & Marketing at Hootsuite

Contact

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