Building Beautiful, Scalable Products for Millions — and Raising Two Legends Along the Way
Ryan McCarthy
Hi, I’m Ryan McCarthy — a Senior Product Design Manager with over 15 years of experience specializing in streaming media UX, OTT platform design, and mobile and web product experiences.
I’ve led product design initiatives for major entertainment brands including Tubi (FOX Entertainment), VIZIO, Starz, and Spectrum, creating intuitive, scalable digital products that reach millions of users across mobile, web, and 10-foot TV interfaces.
My expertise blends strategic UX thinking, design systems leadership, and rapid prototyping to drive measurable business results — from boosting user engagement and retention to reducing churn on high-growth streaming platforms.
As a hands-on design leader, I’m passionate about building high-performing, collaborative teams that thrive on creativity, user research, and agile iteration.
Whether mentoring designers, scaling design operations, or partnering with Product and Engineering, I bring a full-stack design mindset to every project.
Outside of work, I’m a proud dad to two amazing boys (ages 12 and 8), a lifelong media artisan, and a passionate content creator. You can catch glimpses of my creative projects, runDisney adventures, and family life on Instagram at @ryanrun.
Let’s connect: linkedin.com/in/mryanmccarthy
My Values
At the core of my work as a Senior Product Design Manager specializing in streaming media, OTT platforms, and connected TV experiences is a simple belief: great design starts with great values.
Lead with Empathy in Every Product
As a streaming UX and product design leader, I believe human-centered design begins with empathy. Whether designing for mobile, web, or 10-foot TV UI, I focus on understanding real user needs to create intuitive and engaging experiences.
Design Systems with Purpose
From large-scale design systems to rapid prototyping, I craft purposeful, scalable solutions that drive consistency and quality across platforms like Tubi, VIZIO, and Starz. Every interface element and user journey is intentional, designed to solve real business and user problems.
Grow Teams and Foster Innovation
Great products come from great teams. I lead and mentor product designers to build high-performing teams that thrive on creativity, innovation, and collaboration — working closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Research in agile environments.
Own the End-to-End Product Experience
Throughout my 15+ years in product design for streaming platforms, I have taken full ownership from research and wireframes to user testing, A/B experiments, and final releases. I believe in being accountable for outcomes, not just deliverables.
Build Streaming Media Products that Matter
Streaming platforms shape culture and storytelling. I am passionate about designing OTT and connected TV products that not only entertain but leave a meaningful impact — growing user engagement, reducing churn, and enhancing audience loyalty.
Stay Curious, Stay Current
The world of technology, user experience, and streaming media is constantly evolving. I stay curious, continuously learning new tools, trends, and methods to ensure the digital experiences I create are future-ready.
My Next Chapter
I’m a product design leader passionate about building intuitive, scalable experiences that shape how people connect with stories.
In my next chapter, I’m focused on leading teams, driving innovation in streaming media, travel, entertainment, or a passion project and inspiring the next generation of creators.