Sara Leary Swanson — Head of Design
I’m passionate about building human-centered products that empower teams and users at scale—especially in complex spaces where design meets engineering. At JP Morgan, I lead a design team for the Private Bank’s enterprise platforms, crafting AI-driven tools, CRM systems, and onboarding experiences used by 30,000+ advisors to manage trillions in assets for their clients. My work centers on operationalizing design excellence, from scalable systems to accessibility-first practices. 🚀 What drives me: Empowering teams to build experiences and platforms that simplify complex workflows and amplify decision-making. Inclusive leadership - advancing accessibility in enterprise tools so technology works for everyone. Mentorship - growing teams that blend bold experimentation with empathy, and championing women in tech. Beyond design, I am passionate about giving back and have supported The Hope Gala, a 100% volunteer-powered nonprofit that’s raised $2.5M+ to fight childhood cancer, for nearly a decade. It’s taught me the power of collaboration—whether building products or communities.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Product Design Leader with a focus on user experience and accessibility.
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Experience: 12 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Product Design
- User Experience Design (ued)
Career Highlights
- Led design for AI-driven tools at JP Morgan.
- Empowered teams with inclusive leadership practices.
- Mentored women in tech for nearly a decade.
Work Experience
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Executive Director, Product Design (3 yrs 8 mos)
Vice President, Product Design, Design Systems (3 yrs 5 mos)
Sr. User Experience Designer (3 yrs)
Beta Gamma Sigma
Member (5 yrs 11 mos)
[L]earned Media
Creative & Technical Development (1 yr)
Junior Graphic Designer (7 mos)
Victoria's Secret Pink Campus
Graphic Designer (8 mos)
Fox Run Group
PR/Design Intern (8 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree at Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree at Penn State University
Front End Web Development at General Assembly