Corey O'Brien

Corey O'Brien is an experienced design professional currently serving as a Senior Systems Designer at Discord since March 2024. As a Managing Partner at Hardwater since November 2019, Corey has significantly expanded the company's operations and creative offerings, establishing subsidiaries such as Hardwater Music Group, Hardwater Studios, and HardKontrol. Prior roles include Design Consultant at Purple, Lead Designer for design systems at DocuSign and Microsoft, and Senior Designer at both Alaska Airlines and Starbucks. Corey also held principal and senior design positions at AIM Consulting Group and REI, focusing on user experience and design systems. Educational background includes an Associate of Science in Visual Communications and Graphic Design from Monroe Community College, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rochester Institute of Technology, and an Associate of Arts in Photography from the University of Washington.