Sam Oshin

Sam Oshin is a veteran design leader with over 15 years of professional experience working with renowned companies such as Nike, PayPal, Vans, and Facebook, among others. Holding various roles at GitHub—Director of Brand, Growth & Marketing Design, Design Director, and Art Director—Sam spearheaded multi-channel marketing campaigns that helped grow the company's brand across various markets. Sam also served as the Art Director at Mencoshin Marketing & Promotions and was responsible for designing various marketing materials. Sam's experience also includes a stint at Volcom, where he served as the New Media Manager / Interactive Art Director. In addition to his impressive professional experience, Sam has studied at Chapman University's School of Communication and Art Center College of Design.

Currently, Sam is the Director, Marketing UX, Ecosystem at Shopify. In this role, Sam oversees a team of designers responsible for creating seamless and intuitive experiences for Shopify's merchants. Sam's expertise and skills in design leadership, branding, growth marketing, and product design come in handy in his current role, where he is responsible for ensuring that Shopify's design ecosystem remains top-notch. Overall, Sam's career journey highlights his passion for design and marketing that has seen him help brands grow and succeed in highly competitive markets.