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Celebrity Cruises

Senior Design Leadership

“I chose to invest in a UX Innovation Lab so we could design from evidence, not assumptions. That shift helped us deliver a luxury experience that didn’t just look better - it converted better and raised guest satisfaction.”

Carlos Roldan

  • Celebrity Cruises

Design Organization & Culture

Founded the UX Innovation Lab to explore emerging guest needs, prototype future-state experiences, and embed experimentation into the design practice. Created a culture of rapid learning and evidence-based design decision-making.

Design Leadership & Delivery

Directed the redesign of Celebrity’s website to elevate brand storytelling while improving usability and conversion. Established a design framework that balanced luxury aesthetics with frictionless booking flows.

Design Strategy & Impact

The new digital experience increased direct booking conversions by 20% and improved NPS by 10%. Reimagined the Flights by Celebrity program with industry-leading features, resulting in record-breaking bookings and a more seamless pre-cruise planning experience.