Tom McQuaid

Product Designer + Educator

About

I'm an experienced and strategic design leader, distilling complex digital products into elegant, accessible experiences.

Current Work

Since 2022

Lead Product Designer – Northwestern Mutual

New York, Remote

Leading digital product design across the field experience (FX) organization, building enterprise financial and investment planning tech. I inspire my team to deliver high-quality design solutions that balance business goals, user needs, and long-term product vision.

Since 2022

Lecturer, UX & UI Design – University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

Instructor and curriculum developer for Penn's first studio course in UX/UI design. Students learn principles of user research and design thinking, interaction design fundamentals, and practical Figma skills that prepare them for careers in product design and development.

Education

2009 – 2013

BA, Design – University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia