Steph KotulaWorkAbout

Hi there, I’m Steph, a Lead Designer currently working with NOVA to reimagine how freelance creatives find work. With 6 years of experience designing in agency, startup, and product environments, my expertise ranges from web design, iOS design, brand design, and more. 

Currently teaching Intro to User Experience Design at Maryland Institute College of Art. I enjoy experimenting with various methods to teach design concepts.

I love how product design sits at the intersection of business, brand, and users. I design not only as a career but also as a hobby. I’m happiest working with teams who encourage positivity, authenticity, close collaboration, and happy hours.





Work Experience


2024 – Current
NOVA
Lead Designer

2023 – 2024
Luxury Presence
Senior Product Designer

2021 – 2022
Dorsal Health
Senior Product Designer

2018 – 2021
Instrument
Designer

2017
Fossil Group
Intern



Teaching

2023–2024
Maryland Institute College of Art
Adjunct Professor

2020–2022
Portland State University
Adjunct Professor

Student Index (Coming Soon)


Speaking Engagements

2024
Career Tea Podcast
Listen on Spotify

2021
Figma in the File: 
Figma as the Virtual Classroom

2020Design Portland: 
Teaching at a Distance




Education

2013–2018

Rochester Institute of Technology

New Media Design (BFA)
Digital Business (Minor)
Business Administration (Minor)




Contact
Email
Linkedin