Benjamin Short

About Benjamin Short

I’m a product and UX design leader specializing in building and scaling enterprise design systems. My work spans global organizations like General Motors, Emerson, and IBM, where I’ve led cross-functional teams through the creation of accessible, token-driven UI libraries and multi-brand component frameworks that support large product portfolios. I focus on aligning design, engineering, and business strategy to deliver unified, inclusive experiences at scale.My strength is transforming fragmented interfaces and workflows into cohesive systems that hold up under enterprise complexity. I build token-based component libraries, optimize DesignOps pipelines, and work closely with engineering to streamline delivery across large cross-functional teams. This approach accelerates shipping cycles, improves design to code fidelity, and strengthens accessibility and quality across entire product ecosystems.If you are looking to increase delivery speed, reduce design debt, and raise the quality bar across your organization, I can help you build the systems that make it possible.

Experience

1. Ux Design Lead

   Foresite Cybersecurity

   Feb 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   I will head up all things UX and design, steering the overall strategy for our entire product lineup. I will guide the whole design journey, from early user research and discovery straight through to prototyping and developer handoff, all while building out the core operations for our design team. By working closely with leadership and other teams, I will champion a user-first culture to make sure everything we build is seamless, impactful, and ready to scale.(Note: This is just a quick overview. The official, finalized job description is still in the works and coming soon!)

Education

• Cary Academy

  Graduated, High School

  1999 — 2002

• Appalachian State University

  BS, Advertising

  2005 — 2009