annalie vavelidis
Product Designer ⋆˙⟡
Crafting experiences for millions of users over the past 10 years.
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I’m a product designer based in Washington, DC, working at the intersection of design, technology, and human behavior.
I care deeply about creating products that feel intuitive, useful, and thoughtfully crafted. My work focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, meaningful experiences, especially as emerging technologies like AI reshape how people interact with information and the world around them.
I’m motivated by the belief that good design improves how people think, feel, and move through their lives. I’m especially interested in the space where creativity, systems thinking, and real human needs meet.
Outside of work, I enjoy stepping away from the screen and making things with my hands like cooking, baking sourdough, and creating slow, tactile routines.
Hi, I’m Annalie!
Experience
The Washington Post
Senior Product Designer, May 2025 - Present
Paramount Global, Paramount+
Senior Product Designer, Feb 2024 - Dec 2024
Senior Product Designer, Dec 2021 - Feb 2024
Paramount Global, Noggin
Product Designer, Dec 2018 - Dec 2021
Paramount Global, Noggin
Capital One
User Experience Designer, Sept 2016 - June 2018
Freelance
Design Contracts, 2020 - Present
Amex Travel
Tidal Cyber
The Voice
Health Equity
Great products are built by great teams. I believe effective collaboration starts with clear communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to solving problems together. Here's what past colleagues have said about working with me.
Collaboration
Annalie has been an exceptional partner in every sense. Her expertise is matched only by her flexibility — she pivots effortlessly when direction changes, and those pivots never feel like compromises. Instead, she consistently brings forward smarter solutions, sharper thinking, and creative workarounds that elevate the work.
I am a genuine fan of Annalie. She is remarkably intelligent, highly collaborative, and brings a level of partnership that makes every project better. If it were up to me, I would choose to work with her on every project.”
— Nora M., Senior Product Manager, The Washington Post
I had the pleasure of managing Annalie for three years at Noggin and Paramount+, and she is an exceptionally talented and dedicated designer. She has a remarkable ability to create engaging, thoughtful experiences that balance the needs of multiple audiences, from kids to parents.
Annalie approaches every problem with care and curiosity, grounding her work in research and consistently delivering impactful, user-centered solutions. She brings a strategic mindset, often exploring beyond the immediate task to improve the broader experience. She is also highly collaborative, a positive force on any team, and a supportive mentor to junior designers. It was an honor working with Annalie, and I highly recommend her—she will make a meaningful impact wherever she goes.
— Helen C., Sr Director of Product Design, Paramount+ & Noggin
During our collaboration at Noggin, Annalie showcased an exceptional talent for product design that greatly contributed to the success of our platform. Her innovative approach and keen eye for detail resulted in creating user-centric designs that enhanced the overall user experience. She consistently delivered high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. I do not doubt that Annalie's creativity, professionalism, and dedication will continue to drive success in any design-focused role she pursues.
— Eduardo W., Software Engineer, Noggin
As a brand new start-up with just an idea and some loose wireframes, Annalie helped me turn my vision into a fully designed product demo. This set me on the path towards funding and product development.
Annalie is professional, organized, personable and flexible in her approach to the work. One of her best qualities is her ability to offer insightful suggestions around UX and UI. It's clear that she becomes passionately invested in her projects, which can be rare. Without a doubt, Annalie exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend Annalie for any team or client. She's dependable, hard working and great at what she does.
— Justin L., Start Up Founder