About
Sean Anderson
VP of UX & Product Design · Golden, CO
Biography
I'm a seasoned design executive with 30+ years of experience leading product design across complex enterprise platforms. Currently VP of Product Design at Collibra, I've spent my career at the intersection of design leadership, data intelligence, and accessibility.
I've scaled UX organizations from the ground up — most notably growing Alteryx's design team from 3 to 70+. I build data-driven design cultures, champion the customer voice at the executive level, and believe design systems are only as good as the culture around them.
When I'm not designing enterprise platforms, you can find me thinking about accessible design, exploring AI's role in UX, or mentoring the next generation of design leaders.
Skills & expertise
Design Leadership
Design Practice
Data & Analytics
Tools
Experience
VP, Product Design
Collibra · Denver, CO
- Lead global Product Design org: UX, UI, research, content design, design ops, and design systems
- Defined AI-powered experience strategy integrating conversational search and guided workflows
- Evolved the Arbor design system with updated accessibility and platform-wide cohesion standards
- Initiated cross-functional content strategy function across 5+ customer-facing channels
VP, Product Design & UX
Conductor · Denver, CO
- Led end-to-end design strategy for enterprise SEO and content intelligence platform
- Redesigned core workflows for keyword research, content recommendations, and competitive analysis
- Strengthened design system foundation with reusable patterns and UI standards
Senior Director, UX
Alteryx · Denver, CO
- Built UX org from 3 to 70+ across design, research, writing, and data analytics
- Created the Telemetry & Insights teams for product instrumentation and behavioral analysis
- Redesigned trial/onboarding: +20% conversion, 75% improvement in time-to-value
- Expanded design system across cloud and desktop: ~15% reduction in UI defects
Senior Director, Technical Design & UX
Connekt · Denver, CO
- Defined UX strategy for AI-powered, omni-channel smart TV ad delivery platform (acquired by Vizio 2020)
UX Product Lead
Sling TV · Denver, CO
- Led UX improvements across web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and smart TV platforms
Director of Product Design
Giant Interactive · Denver, CO
- Oversaw all UX and design for clients including Apple, Google, CBS, HBO, Disney, and Warner Brothers
- Designed and managed Oscar voting platform and companion iOS/tvOS apps for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Education & speaking
B.A., Film Studies
University of Colorado — 1993
Other
- Member, Professional Advisory Board — The Art Institute of Colorado
- Guest Lecturer — Metropolitan State University of Denver & University of Denver
- Speaker — NY DV Expo, Bruges Film Festival, and additional industry events
Open to opportunities
Available for senior design leadership roles, consulting, and advisory engagements.
Let's talk