Grant Susman

About Grant Susman

Designer and strategic leader who grew up in storytelling and evolved into systems thinking and organizational leadership. Helping teams navigate complexity, aligning research, business strategy, and technology to build scalable experiences that deliver real-world impact.Primary focuses span definition & strategy, team leadership, design systems, and workflow efficiency, always with a focus on raising the standard of craft and collaboration.

Experience

1. VP, Lead Ux Designer

   The Purpose Group

   May 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Directed UX strategy and design for responsive web and mobile applications, working in sprints to prioritize deliverables, meet deadlines, and achieve brand objectives- Mentored junior team members, delegated tasks, and championed process improvements to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and quality across teams- Partnered with analytics teams to define success metrics, track user engagement, and deliver data-informed solutions that align with user and business needs- Designed and optimized scalable design systems across brand digital assets, ensuring accessibility and consistency- Fostered close collaboration with global development teams, aligning technical feasibility with user-centered design solutions.

Education

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising Design & Journalism

  2013

Skills

• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Photoshop
• Graphic Design
• Event Planning
• Lightroom
• Keynote
• Web Design
• Editing
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Social Media
• Customer Service
• Indesign
• Logo Design
• Management
• Photography
• Microsoft Word
• Sketch
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Powerpoint