About Me
I’m Tamara Siem, an Experience Strategist who blends UX and product design with systems thinking, usability, accessibility, and collaborative problem solving to create clear, cohesive experiences.
I’ve worked across government, corporate, and SaaS environments, shaping platforms, leading digital initiatives, and building scalable design systems. That range helps me see challenges from multiple angles and create solutions that balance creativity, usability, and business needs.
I’m known for making complex ideas approachable and helping teams move forward with clarity and alignment. I connect users, executives, and developers, translating complex needs into actionable design strategies grounded in strong communication.
I work across the entire design process, from early exploration to final strategy, focusing on connecting user needs with business goals in a way that keeps teams aligned and inspired.
At the end of the day, I design experiences that empower people, build trust, and drive meaningful impact.
Experience Timeline
Senior Product Designer - Agile Defense
Led end‑to‑end product design at the USDA, delivering accessible solutions across complex workflows. Drove research through delivery, aligned cross‑functional teams, and mentored designers.
2024 - 2025
Senior Product Designer - ASRC Federal
Supported USDA and DOI work, delivering scalable design systems, user‑focused solutions across agencies, built a component library, established UX processes, and ensured designs met accessibility, usability, and business needs.
2019 - 2024
Senior Visual Designer - RICOH USA, Inc.
Served as Principal Visual Designer for the MyRicoh product line, owning visual direction and delivering intuitive, consistent interfaces across platforms.
2016 - 2019
Product & UX/UI Designer - IHS Markit
Led UX strategy and design for Maritime and Trade PIERS products and e‑commerce platforms, delivering cohesive, intuitive experiences and driving usability improvements.
2013 - 2016
UX/UI & Web Designer - LearnNow, LLC (formerly AppDev)
Designed and managed revenue-generating websites, overseeing content, usability testing, and functional improvements.
2009 - 2012
Marketing/Graphic Design - AppDev Products
Directed marketing design and strategy across digital and print channels, collaborating with leadership to create campaigns that drove revenue growth. Supported sales and product teams with creative assets, documentation, and promotional materials.
1999 - 2009