Niya C Sisk

Niya C Sisk is an experienced Design Director-Manager with a track record of leading user-centered design research and visual solutions across various industries for clients ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

With over 10 years of experience in design management and individual contributor roles, Niya has worked with prominent organizations such as Lily AI, HealthSparq, Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, and eBay.

Niya's expertise lies in service design, CMS, product design, research and development, team building and leadership, and design systems. She is driven by a passion for innovation, the communication value of AI, and the transformative power of design in creating a better world.

Niya holds a certification in screenwriting from UCLA, a master's degree in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts (CalArts), and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her creative ideation and storytelling skills have been recognized through multiple honors and publications.

Throughout her career, Niya has held various roles including Design Director, Creative Director, Product Design Manager, Senior Product Designer, Brand Specialist, Visual Designer, and Adjunct Professor at esteemed institutions like Stanford University, Portland State University, and San Francisco State University.

Niya has also contributed her design expertise to organizations like APPLE, Microsoft, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Symantec, showcasing her versatility and adaptability across different design domains.