Katie Langerman

CTO

San Diego, California, United States18 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in design systems and front-end architecture.
  • Co-host of a popular interface design podcast.
  • Proven track record in leading design initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused UI/UX designer with extensive experience in design systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Design SystemsFront-end DevelopmentUi/ux EngineeringWeb DesignGraphic DesignUi/ux DesignMarketing

Other Skills

design tokenscolor systemsaccessible patternsfront-end architecturedesign systemcomponent creationcore functionality extensionshared componentsvisual standardsHTMLCSSJavaScriptphotographyuser interface designuser experience

About

Technical designer working on design systems. Co-host of an interface design podcast called Complementary. katielangerman.com

Experience

18 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
5 mos
Current Experience

Atlassian

Lead Design Technologist - AI, Atlassian Design System

Dec 2025Present · 5 mos

Github

2 roles

Staff Designer, Design Systems

Promoted

Dec 2022Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Remote

  • Scaling the foundations that power GitHub’s UI by contributing to and helping maintain Primer, our open-source design system. I focus on design tokens, color systems, accessible patterns, and front-end architecture, collaborating closely with engineers and designers to ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience across GitHub.
design tokenscolor systemsaccessible patternsfront-end architectureDesign SystemsFront-End Development

Senior Designer, Design Systems

Sep 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

Cargurus

3 roles

Principal UI/UX Engineer, Developer Experience

Promoted

Feb 2021Jul 2021 · 5 mos

  • Leading and maintaining the Concrete Design System. Working closely with product teams focusing on adoption by creating new components and extending core functionality.
design systemcomponent creationcore functionality extensionDesign SystemsUI/UX Engineering

Senior UI/UX Engineer, Developer Experience

Promoted

Apr 2019Feb 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Leading the design, implementation & project management of CarGurus' first design system, Concrete. Working collaboratively with UX design and product teams to build a library of shared components, all while establishing visual standards and best practices.
design systemshared componentsvisual standardsDesign SystemsUI/UX Engineering

UI Engineer

Dec 2017Apr 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • I utilize my design background to improve and build upon our consumer facing products while wearing my engineering hat to write performant HTML/CSS/JS.
HTMLCSSJavaScriptFront-End Development

Ladies that ux boston

Boston Chapter Co-Organizer

Jul 2018Mar 2024 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Greater Boston Area

Studentuniverse

Junior Front-End Engineer

Dec 2015Dec 2017 · 2 yrs · Waltham, MA

  • Assists in the design and maintenance of SU’s online user interface and user experience. Works with Design, Marketing & Dev teams to build the front-end for all SU applications (internal & external). Implements proposed solutions and works on making applications production-ready; including squashing bugs, working through changing requirements, and reacting to new functionality and additions. Keeps up with best practices for web and utilizes those skills to optimize page load and usability.
user interface designuser experienceUI/UX Design

Savenors

Graphic and Web Designer

Aug 2014Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Updated logo and all branding materials including signage/packaging/ads,
  • and managed marketing campaigns and social media after the store was
  • remodeled in 2014. Along with design and photography work, I helped manage the front-end staff and implemented merchandising plans for product displays.
brandingmarketing campaignssocial media managementGraphic DesignMarketing

Freelance web development

Freelance Web and Graphic Designer

May 2014Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Greater Boston Area

  • langermank.com | Freelance graphic design, web design & photography. Build customized WordPress sites for small businesses in town. Main clients included Veggie Galaxy, Savenor’s, Foundation Kitchen and Broadsheet Coffee.
graphic designweb designphotographyWeb DesignGraphic Design

Crate & barrel

Merch Associate

Sep 2013Aug 2014 · 11 mos

  • Execute and maintain display changes with planograms, stock shelves and assist customers on the sales floor.

Anthropologie

Visual Intern

Sep 2013Jan 2014 · 4 mos · Greater Boston Area

  • Assisted the display team with Holiday 2013 visuals. Tasks included hand cutting shapes, painting, constructing, etc. I learned about Anthropologie's visions for each season and the amount of work that goes into creating their fantastic displays.

Simmons college study abroad

Designer

Feb 2013May 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Re-branded and designed cohesive materials such as a logo, posters, and hand outs for the Study Abroad Department at Simmons College

J.crew

Sales Support

Sep 2011Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Copley Place

  • General customer service and register with a focus on visual merchandising- window displays, dressing mannequins, and setting tables and fixtures.

Nonesuch books & cards

Clerk

May 2007Oct 2011 · 4 yrs 5 mos · South Portland, Maine

  • Sold books and gift items, personally assisting customers with choices and providing knowledge about book series and products we sold. Maintained the Children and Young Adult sections, creating special bulletin boards with detailed information about popular book series. Assisted with window displays and general store displays to help drive sales in our gift items.

Education

Simmons University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Jan 2010Jan 2014

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