[About]

[About me]

Hey! Iโ€™m Carly Cullen, a Senior Manager and GenAI UX Designer at Clarendon Partners. In my role, I lead a team of talented designers, guiding innovative projects that shape digital experiences for millions of users.
My passion lies in crafting intuitive, user-centered designs that bridge the gap between technology and its users. With a strong focus on design strategy, user research, and collaboration, I strive to create seamless, accessible experiences that not only meet business goals but also make everyday interactions more enjoyable and efficient.

Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent.

-Steve Jobs

[What Can I Do]

GenAI Human-Centered Approach

Designing experiences that prioritize user needs and behaviors.

Problem-Solving Expertise

Transforming challenges into simple, impactful solutions.

Leadership in Design

Guiding teams and projects with clarity and vision.

[Experience]

Clarendon Partners

Senior Manager, GenAI UX Designer & Strategist

Jul 2025 - Present

Tysons Corner, VA

Lead CX, UX and AI strategy at Clarendon Partners, embedded as a Design Manager and AI Specialist with Freddie Mac Multifamily.

Partner with Freddie Mac teams to design AI-enabled products, workflows, and platforms across lending, underwriting, and operations.

Establish scalable AI experience frameworks and governance to drive adoption, usability, and trusted decision-making at enterprise scale.

Clarendon Partners

Senior Manager, GenAI UX Designer & Strategist

Jul 2025 - Present

Tysons Corner, VA

Lead CX, UX and AI strategy at Clarendon Partners, embedded as a Design Manager and AI Specialist with Freddie Mac Multifamily.

Partner with Freddie Mac teams to design AI-enabled products, workflows, and platforms across lending, underwriting, and operations.

Establish scalable AI experience frameworks and governance to drive adoption, usability, and trusted decision-making at enterprise scale.

KPMG

Manager, GenAI UX Designer & Strategist

Jul 2021 - Jul 2025

Remote

KPMG

Manager, GenAI UX Designer & Strategist

Jul 2021 - Jul 2025

Remote

KPMG

Manager, GenAI UX Designer & Strategist

Jul 2021 - Jul 2025

Remote

Deloitte

UX Design Analyst

Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Remote

Deloitte

UX Design Analyst

Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Remote

Deloitte

UX Design Analyst

Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Remote

JUICE Pharma

Project Manager & Designer

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

New York, NY

JUICE Pharma

Project Manager & Designer

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

New York, NY

JUICE Pharma

Project Manager & Designer

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

New York, NY

Lifetime Brands

Product Design Specialist

Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

Garden City, NY

Lifetime Brands

Product Design Specialist

Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

Garden City, NY

Lifetime Brands

Product Design Specialist

Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

Garden City, NY

[Fun Facts]

Favorite Book

Designing Agentive Technology

Christopher Noessel

Favorite Book

Designing Agentive Technology

Christopher Noessel

Favorite Book

Don't Make Me Think

Steve Krug

Favorite Book

Don't Make Me Think

Steve Krug

Favorite Book

Non-Designer's Design Book

Robin Williams

Favorite Book

Non-Designer's Design Book

Robin Williams

Favorite Podcast

Lenny's Podcast

Lenny Rachitsky

Active Hobby

Running/Traveling

Goal: Run all 6 major marathons!

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