Anna Isaacks

About Anna Isaacks

Hi, I’m Anna — a creative, systems-minded Product Designer focused on building accessible, adaptive experiences across design, emerging tech, and education.With 4+ years of experience leading design systems, UX strategy, and cross-functional collaboration across nonprofit, startup, and academic environments, I thrive in ambiguous problem spaces. I take a multidisciplinary approach—combining user-centered design, systems thinking, and inclusive research to deliver scalable, intentional solutions.Currently, I serve as Director of UX and Lead Product Designer at Dev Launchers, a global nonprofit supporting early-career technologists through hands-on project work. I lead the design system, contribute as a product owner, and guide strategy through systems thinking and accessibility advocacy. I’ve led cross-functional teams of designers, researchers, and engineers—shaping not just products, but the systems and people behind them.Previous experience includes- UX Research Assistant at St. Edward’s University, where I applied instructional and UX design principles to build a centralized methods library, align curriculum KPIs, and migrate 70+ brand assets into an accessible Figma system- Digital Services Product Intern at the Council on Foreign Relations, where I improved accessibility workflows, supported product planning, and optimized content strategy through audits and research.I\'m passionate about adaptable design, accessibility, AI-human interaction, and instructional design. I’m especially interested in how personalization, inclusive systems, and unconventional computing can create new opportunities for connection, learning, and impact. Whether I’m mapping a design system or facilitating a strategy session, I’m focused on building solutions that are accessible, scalable, and meaningful.Outside of work, you’ll find me hiking with my two dogs, keeping up a 940+ day Duolingo streak (Korean & French), curating vision boards, crafting, building Spotify playlists, or planning travel with the precision of a UX audit.If you’re wondering how I got here: I began in hair design, where I fell in love with creating personalized, functional experiences through human connection. At Sassoon Academy in London, I became obsessed with form and structure—an interest that led to architecture, and ultimately to UX, where it all came together. I’m open to new opportunities in Product Design, UX Engineering, Instructional Design, or Product Management—especially roles focused on accessibility, emerging tech, and impact-driven systems.

Experience

1. Director of Ux, Board of Directors

   Dev Launchers

   Nov 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Nov 2024 – Present · Dev Launchers · Volunteer · RemoteAbout Dev Launchers:Dev Launchers is a global, inclusive nonprofit that helps emerging tech professionals break down experience barriers and launch their careers. Through real-world collaboration, experimentation, and growth, we provide a supportive environment that mirrors a professional tech organization—empowering members to build skills, portfolios, and confidence through hands-on work.As Director of UX on the Board of Directors, I lead strategic alignment across mission, KPIs, roadmap, and organizational structure through systems thinking and inclusive design. I bring UX principles into board governance, ensuring our direction is not only impactful but accessible, scalable, and human-centered.I also guide instructional design efforts to empower members and leadership with frameworks, onboarding tools, and learning experiences that drive clarity, consistency, and collaboration across the organization. Key Contributions- Facilitated collaborative workshops to align our mission with actionable, measurable goals- Developed internal frameworks and instructional content to support leadership development and onboarding- Applied accessibility and UX best practices to governance, platform decisions, and internal communications- Built learning experiences and cross-team systems that improve mentorship, clarity, and team engagement. Key Skills:UX Strategy · Instructional Design · Organizational Leadership · Systems Thinking · Design Facilitation · North Star Metrics · Learning Experience Design · Nonprofit Governance · Accessibility Advocacy · Strategic Communication

Education

• Blinn College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Architecture

• St.Edward's University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, User Experience Design