About me

Erik Sagen headshot

Born in the 80s, raised in the 90s. I spent my time drawing, playing games, writing short stories and putting on plays with my cousins. I was glued to cartoons like Darkwing Duck and TMNT and movies like Back to the Future and Jurassic Park shaped a lot of how I see the world and the stories within it.

These days I lead design teams for work. Outside of that I'm usually drawing, writing, watching movies, playing games, or tinkering with projects like this one. Most nights it's simple: a book or time with my family.

I'm curious by nature and ask a lot of questions, and I talk too much sometimes. Even when there's no clear answer; asking why helps me see a little better and shape what I'm working on.

Darkwing Duck sprite - click or tap to see him look around

The journey so far

I worked at a few retailers early on, but here's where I've been for the past 20+ years.

Present Lead UX Product Designer — Paychex
2022 Senior UX Designer — Elixir
2017 Senior UX Product Designer — Paychex
2007–2017 Senior Designer — AOL
2007 Designer — Magnatag
2002 Assistant Social Worker — DPSS/Riverside County
1998 Graduated high school, attended college
1980 Born outside of Chicago

Movies I've recently watched

Using Letterboxd, here are the last 4 films I've enjoyed and my thoughts on them.

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