Annie Gordon

About Annie Gordon

A design leader with 20+ years of experience driving business growth through product design, AI innovation, and scalable systems. My focus is on aligning design strategy with business objectives to deliver measurable outcomes, improving conversion, accelerating adoption, and boosting retention.I build and scale high-performing teams, introduce AI-driven solutions that reduce friction and increase efficiency, and establish design systems that unify experiences across complex platforms. My leadership philosophy centers on clarity, curiosity, and impact, creating growth-oriented cultures where design thrives as a trusted strategic partner.

Experience

1. VP, Ux Apply & Buy

   Synchrony

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Interdisciplinary Studies: Organizational Leadership & Design Operations

• Art Institute of Atlanta

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Web Design and Interactive Media

• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  Studied: Graphic Design & Photography

• Tennessee Technological University

  Studied: Graphic Design & Photography

• Cookeville High School

  High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory

Skills

• Project Management
• Web Design
• Graphics
• Experience Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Typography
• Brand Implementation
• Inductive Reasoning
• Illustrator
• Ideation
• Interaction Design
• Graphic Design
• Management
• Photography
• Teamwork
• Photoshop
• Time Management
• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Critical Thinking
• Logo Design
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Design
• Page Layout
• Comps
• Designs
• Digital Design
• Production and Processing
• User Experience
• User Experience Design
• User-Centered Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Wireframes
• Advertising
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• User Interface
• Usability
• Adobe Illustrator