About Me
I’m a designer driven by a passion for storytelling, creativity, and problem solving. My approach centers on understanding user needs and tackling challenges with empathy and thoughtful solutions.
With experience in Design Systems and Accessibility at CNN and HeartShare Human Services, I specialize in systems thinking and crafting inclusive designs that make a meaningful impact.
Currently I’m a Product Designer at BNY Mellon, where I craft intuitive payment processing software that empowers users to initiate and track money transfers. I also play an active role in contributing to our design system.
Elizabeth New
Manager @ MakerSpace
"Tom has been an exceptional mentor and leader in our MakerSpace, helping students excel in prototyping while also leading iOS App Design workshops."
Molly Ritmiller
Manager @ MakerSpace
"Tom has been an amazing leader in our Sustainability team, always bringing fresh ideas and helping everyone grow at the NYU MakerSpace."
Juliette Powell
Content Strategy Professor
"Tom is a strong problem solver who always approaches challenges with creativity and a clear, thoughtful strategy."
Marisol Park
Coworker @ MakerSpace
"Tom is awesome to work with – always open, easy to communicate with, and really knows how to bring people together to get things done."
Amy Ogg
UX Mentor
"Tom is incredibly open to feedback, always using it to refine his designs and improve his process, making him a valuable asset to any team."
Experience
Product Designer (contract)
Product Design
BNY Mellon
Present
Product Design Intern
CNN
2025
Lead Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Lead
NYU MakerSpace
2024-2025
Technical Assistant
NYU MakerSpace
2022-2025
Accessibility Designer
HeartShare Human Services
2024
2024
Lead Technology Instructor
Lead Tech Instructor
iD Tech
2023
2023
Technology Instructor
iD Tech
2022
2022
Education
New York University
Interactive Media Arts @ Tisch
Interactive Media
Tisch School of the Arts
2021 - 2025
2021-2025
Accessibility
I'm committed to making this website fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. This site relies on HTML, WAI-ARIA, and CSS to work with combinations of assistive technologies and web browsers. If you wish to report an access barrier or have any access requirements, please contact me and I will address it promptly: thomasmccluskey@proton.me
Accessibility
I'm committed to making this website fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. This site relies on HTML, WAI-ARIA, and CSS to work with combinations of assistive technologies and web browsers. If you wish to report an access barrier or have any access requirements, please contact me and I will address it promptly: thomasmccluskey@proton.me
Accessibility
I'm committed to making this website fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. This site relies on HTML, WAI-ARIA, and CSS to work with combinations of assistive technologies and web browsers. If you wish to report an access barrier or have any access requirements, please contact me and I will address it promptly: thomasmccluskey@proton.me
Accessibility
I'm committed to making this website fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. This site relies on HTML, WAI-ARIA, and CSS to work with combinations of assistive technologies and web browsers. If you wish to report an access barrier or have any access requirements, please contact me and I will address it promptly: thomasmccluskey@proton.me
Accessibility
I'm committed to making this website fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. This site relies on HTML, WAI-ARIA, and CSS to work with combinations of assistive technologies and web browsers. If you wish to report an access barrier or have any access requirements, please contact me and I will address it promptly: thomasmccluskey@proton.me
About Me
I’m a designer driven by a passion for storytelling, creativity, and problem solving. My approach centers on understanding user needs and tackling challenges with empathy and thoughtful solutions.
With experience in Design Systems and Accessibility at CNN and HeartShare Human Services, I specialize in systems thinking and crafting inclusive designs that make a meaningful impact.