about
Hi, I'm Mareika.
(mah-rye-kah)
I’m currently the UX/UI Director at Unlock Health.
I believe deeply in design as a universal language and focus my work around making accessible tools and resources for all people.
I love speaking and teaching about accessibility in design & translating inclusive principles into real-world practice through masterclasses, podcasts, and webinars.
resumé
current role
UX/UI Director - Unlock Health // 4/2023 - Present
Directly responsible for UX/UI quality and outcomes across healthcare-focused digital products, setting design vision, defining success metrics, and ensuring alignment with business and user needs
Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across complex initiatives, guiding work from discovery and research through execution, validation, and launch in highly regulated healthcare environments
Establish, evolve, and govern scalable design systems and UX standards, enabling consistency, efficiency, and high-quality experiences across multiple products and teams
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, supporting professional growth while ensuring delivery of thoughtful, user-centered solutions
Oversee and consult on usability testing and research efforts, translating insights into actionable design improvements and measurable experience outcomes
Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, MarTech, and digital strategists to align priorities, accelerate innovation, and improve end-to-end user experiences
Serve as company subject-matter expert for accessibility, auditing products against WCAG standards and leading initiatives to embed inclusive design practices across teams
Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing design culture that balances design excellence, accessibility, and delivery rigor within a fast-paced organization
past roles
Senior Experience Designer - Think Company // 5/2021 - 4/2023
Senior Designer & Design Team Lead - CommunicateHealth // 1/2019 - 5/2021
Graphic Designer I & II - CommunicateHealth // 12/2015 - 1/2019
Creative - Brigade Branding // 7/2015 - 12/2015
Graphic Designer, Brand & Interactive - LogicTrail // 3/2014 - 7/2015
Web Designer & Front-end Developer - TRU2U Comms // 9/2012 - 3/2014
education &
training
Training: Managing to Save the World
The Management Center, Washington, DC
BA Studio Art // 2D Art & Design
Bates College, Lewiston, ME
Web Development Certificate
Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT