Nice to meet you, I’m Ian Larson! Head of UX for complex digital ecosystems. I build and scale high-performing UX organizations, design systems, and enterprise experiences that align product strategy with measurable business outcomes.
Nice to meet you, I’m Ian Larson! Head of UX for complex digital ecosystems. I build and scale high-performing UX organizations, design systems, and enterprise experiences that align product strategy with measurable business outcomes.
Nice to meet you, I’m Ian Larson! Head of UX for complex digital ecosystems. I build and scale high-performing UX organizations, design systems, and enterprise experiences that align product strategy with measurable business outcomes.
Nice to meet you, I’m Ian Larson! Head of UX for complex digital ecosystems. I build and scale high-performing UX organizations, design systems, and enterprise experiences that align product strategy with measurable business outcomes.
I bring structure and confidence to complex digital products
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Design Systems
I create scalable systems that ensure consistency, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
Product Strategy
I align user needs with business goals to guide product direction.
Team Leadership
I build strong UX teams that collaborate effectively and deliver at scale.
Design Systems
I create scalable systems that ensure consistency, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
Product Strategy
I align user needs with business goals to guide product direction.
Team Leadership
I build strong UX teams that collaborate effectively and deliver at scale.
Featured Work
Fitch Ratings | Harvest CLO XXIV DAC
BMI | Slovakia Operational Risk Index
Fitch Ratings | BP PIc Overview
Sustainable Fitch | Coverage Dashboard
Fitch Ratings | Harvest CLO XXIV DAC
BMI | Slovakia Operational Risk Index
Fitch Ratings | BP PIc Overview
Sustainable Fitch | Coverage Dashboard
I work at the intersection of UX strategy, systems thinking, and execution to create scalable digital experiences that drive business performance.
I work at the intersection of UX strategy, systems thinking, and execution to create scalable digital experiences that drive business performance.
Experience
Fitch Ratings
Head of UX
2021-Present
Lead global UX across product design, research, and design systems; built a multi-brand system (Figma, React) powering 30+ applications, aligning UX with business OKRs and accelerating delivery through AI-enabled workflows.
Fitch Ratings
Head of UX
2021-Present
Lead global UX across product design, research, and design systems; built a multi-brand system (Figma, React) powering 30+ applications, aligning UX with business OKRs and accelerating delivery through AI-enabled workflows.
S&P Global
Head of UX
2019-2021
Created a unified enterprise design system adopted across Ratings, Capital IQ Pro, and Platts, standardizing UX patterns, accessibility, and scalable front-end components.
S&P Global
Head of UX
2019-2021
Created a unified enterprise design system adopted across Ratings, Capital IQ Pro, and Platts, standardizing UX patterns, accessibility, and scalable front-end components.
Lionbridge
VP, User Experience
2018-2019
Led UX, information architecture, and research for global platforms supporting translation services and AI training data operations.
Lionbridge
VP, User Experience
2018-2019
Led UX, information architecture, and research for global platforms supporting translation services and AI training data operations.
Ipreo
Global Head, UX & Innovation
2014-2018
Led a 30+ person global UX organization supporting 40+ enterprise financial products, including the launch of Investor Access, transforming digital bond issuance workflows.
Ipreo
Global Head, UX & Innovation
2014-2018
Led a 30+ person global UX organization supporting 40+ enterprise financial products, including the launch of Investor Access, transforming digital bond issuance workflows.
UBM
Director, UX and Product
2012-2014
Built and led the UX team driving UBM’s transition from legacy print publishing to scalable digital platforms.
UBM
Director, UX and Product
2012-2014
Built and led the UX team driving UBM’s transition from legacy print publishing to scalable digital platforms.
Activision Blizzard
Senior Manager, UX
2012-2014
Led UX for Call of Duty’s digital presence and global campaigns including the award-winning “There’s a Soldier in All of Us,” supporting record-breaking launches.
Activision Blizzard
Senior Manager, UX
2012-2014
Led UX for Call of Duty’s digital presence and global campaigns including the award-winning “There’s a Soldier in All of Us,” supporting record-breaking launches.
Electronic Arts
UX Designer
2007-2010
Led UX for EA’s digital shift during the mobile era, launching Spore Origins and major platforms across content, commerce, and user systems.
Electronic Arts
UX Designer
2007-2010
Led UX for EA’s digital shift during the mobile era, launching Spore Origins and major platforms across content, commerce, and user systems.
mOcean
Information Architect
2005-2007
Pitched, won, and delivered award-winning sites and campaigns for Disney, MTV, PlayStation, Xbox, and EA. Led information architecture and interaction design.
mOcean
Information Architect
2005-2007
Pitched, won, and delivered award-winning sites and campaigns for Disney, MTV, PlayStation, Xbox, and EA. Led information architecture and interaction design.
HBO
Web Designer
2000-2005
I helped shape HBO's early web presence, translating the network’s prestige and storytelling power into rich digital experiences that captured the brand’s iconic voice.
HBO
Web Designer
2000-2005
I helped shape HBO's early web presence, translating the network’s prestige and storytelling power into rich digital experiences that captured the brand’s iconic voice.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts. Political Science and Media Arts
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts. Political Science and Media Arts
University of Southern California
School of Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
School of Cinematic Arts
W3C Foundation
Digital Accessibility Certification
W3C Foundation
Digital Accessibility Certification
Google Analytics Academy
Google Analytics Certification
Google Analytics Academy
Google Analytics Certification
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Scaled Agile Certification
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Scaled Agile Certification