Tracy McCarthy
DesignOps Leader | Obsessed with the Process
- Role
- Director, Design Operations at Meta
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tracy McCarthy
Design Operations leader with 10+ years of experience building the operational foundations that enable product design teams to scale efficiently—without sacrificing craft, autonomy, or culture.At Meta, I’ve partnered closely with senior leaders across high-priority, high-ambiguity product areas to establish the systems, processes, and rituals that sustain high-quality output even amid constant change. My work sits at the intersection of design, product, engineering, and strategy, translating business goals and user needs into lightweight, scalable operating models.I thrive in ambiguity, enjoy building from zero, and am especially motivated by the operational challenges of designing technically complex, AI-driven products.
Experience
Director, Design Operations
Mar 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
At Meta, I lead Design Operations for Messenger:* Strategic partner to design leadership, advising on strategy, resourcing, and execution for large, distributed teams.* Build and evolve DesignOps foundations to support rapid growth, evolving technologies, and shifting priorities.* Serve as the operational bridge between Design, Engineering, Product, Research, and Brand for high-impact initiatives.* Implement prioritization frameworks to balance immediate delivery with long-term goals.* Guide teams through organizational transitions, ensuring momentum and design quality.* Strengthen culture via shared rituals, forums, cross-team alignment, and knowledge sharing.
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Advertising Design
2005 — 2008
Philadelphia University
MS, Industrial Design
2011 — 2013
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