Ben Mendelsohn

Curious. Collaborative. Creative.

design experience

5+ years in product design

Rocket Money, since 2021

design education

Summa cum laude

RIT, New Media Design

Discovery

When my elementary school teacher asked me to read aloud, the words on the page looked scrambled. I was soon diagnosed with dyslexia—a challenge that would spark my mission to design accessible, uplifting experiences.

Early growth

Motivated by the need for a supportive learning environment, I transitioned to a school built for students with learning differences.

There, I developed creative problem-solving strategies—skills that still shape how I approach design today.

Building foundations

After returning to public school, I immersed myself in academics, leadership, and public speaking. Outside of school, I also took on early freelance projects—designing book covers, presentation decks, and graphics—which deepened my passion for creativity.

Working at the Apple Store during my senior year further strengthened my focus on customer-centered experiences and thoughtful technology.

Shaping my craft

I graduated summa cum laude from Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in New Media Design—an interdisciplinary program spanning UX, UI, visual, motion, 3D, and product design.

Outside of coursework, I interned at Yext, designing websites for Fortune 500 clients, and worked at the RIT Magic Center on a year-long project to reimagine a B2B sales prospecting platform.

Where I am today

Today, I design product experiences at Rocket Money, where I've spent the past four years helping people manage their financial lives with greater clarity and confidence.