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Audrey W.

Vetted design lead in the United States (UTC+8)

I'm a product designer with a background in cognitive science and human centered design fascinated by how we think and interact with the world around us. I enjoy breaking down complex problems and collaborating on design solutions. With 7+ years of experience, I've led products in large enterprises as well as early teams and am currently open to part time freelance work.

Gustav .

Vetted design lead in Sweden (UTC+2)

20 years of crafting innovative digital experiences across platforms, from automotive to AI, with proven expertise in product design, leading teams, and driving vision.

Andy S.

Vetted design lead in the United States (UTC-6)

Deep knowledge and skills in Product Design, encompassing Design Research, Service Design, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, and Usability Testing. Experienced with scoping, planning, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders on complex projects including conducting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative research, sketching user flows and UIs, prototyping, iteration, refinement, and evaluation. Skilled at planning and facilitating interactive workshops with a wide variety of stakeholders and subject matter experts to encourage inclusion and co-design. Experience in designing complex workflows in highly regulated industries including health care, enterprise B2B, and government.

Manuele C.

Vetted design lead in the United Kingdom (UTC+1)

I'm an experienced designer working for more than fifteen years in the field of interaction and digital product design. I help developers, product owners and entrepreneurs leverage design as a deep competitive advantage nowadays, and as a tool to make your idea come alive or your project take the leap to the next level. I can support you with mentoring and design critique sessions. You will find out how some right small changes can make such a profound difference in the final perceived quality of your project outcome. https://mnlcpc.com

Ailsa B.

Vetted design lead in Canada (UTC-7)

Ailsa Blair: Innovation igniter. A product design and research leader with a decade-plus track record of transforming complex challenges into intuitive digital experiences. From pioneering user research at FreshBooks to driving impactful design at scale, Ailsa doesn't just build products; they architect user-centric solutions that deliver tangible results. Currently channelling their expertise into freelance work (www.ailsablair.com) while seeking the next groundbreaking opportunity, Ailsa brings a fluid design approach, adapting to project context and timelines and fostering deep collaboration with a huge passion for the craft. If you're ready to redefine user engagement and drive innovation with a leader who blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, let's connect. The future of your product starts here.

Gaia A.

Vetted design lead in Germany (UTC+2)

I bring 12+ years of proven expertise to your corner, fueled by a belief that success thrives on respect, intentionality, and the right partnership. As your Strategic Design Lead, Holistic Growth Coach, and Design Lecturer, I’m here to transform your challenges into victories with precision and heart. What makes me stand out? At Backbase, I directed UX design for mobile and online platforms across EU and global clients, achieving a 91.67% success rate in Agile SDLC. I optimized global processes to hit 70% of 2024 targets by mid-year, aligning strategy with impact. I also built a high-performance UX team, driving 78% retention through recruitment and development. Beyond fintech, I’ve coached 70+ professionals to career wins and sparked sustainable design at top institutions like Miami Ad School Europe and Talent Garden. With a global lens from 8 countries, I tailor my skills—strategic design, empathetic coaching, dynamic teaching—to deliver lasting outcomes in your world. I offer: * UED, UXR, & UX Management Best Practices * Prompt Engineering * Complex System Thinking * Stakeholder Management * Strategic Problem Solving * Effective Communication and Negotiation * Workshop Facilitation and Safe Space Creation * 1:1 and Group Coaching * Bilingual: English and Italian I’ve delivered for brands and leaders alike—see my impact at [flamingaia.com](https://flamingaia.com/). Ready to thrive? Message me—I’m eager to spark your transformation! 👉 What's my direction for 2025? Complexity Science and Socially Sustainable Design, Building LLM-powered Apps, Embodied & Transformative Coaching. Full CV & Client Love: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaiaarmellin/)

Mohab .

Vetted design lead in Germany (UTC+2)

I'm **Mohab** UX Design Lead based in Germany, bringing over 16 years of experience and a robust software engineering background to the table.

Thomas S.

Vetted design lead in Australia (UTC+10)

Energetic and passionate, bringing an in-depth knowledge of User Experience (UX) methods. My human-centred design approach focuses on creating experiences that resonate with the target audience, whether working independently or leading teams. Driven by curiosity, creativity and practical insight, I aim to create impactful designs that satisfy users and drive significant business success. I am passionate about continuous learning and staying at the forefront of design innovation. I'm immersed and expanding my expertise in Generative AI to bring fresh insights into product strategy and user experience design.

Giorgio C.

Vetted design lead in Italy (UTC+2)

I’m an independent design consultant with 12 years of experience. I deliver on customer experience strategy, product-led growth, retention, and monetisation through sleek interfaces. Usability, accessibility, and aesthetics are a given. Ex Deloitte, ex Condé Nast, ex design lead at US/EU-based startups, I bring together the vision of consulting with the iterative approach and practicality of working inside products. With hands-on crafting UX and UI, I lead design efforts and cross-dept challenges, from strategy and discovery to implementation. I also work as a solo designer to maximise quality and efficiency. About me: I’m moved by passion. Passion for mastery, craft, understanding people and how things work, spotting opportunities, and solving problems. Loaded with enthusiasm and obsessed with quality, I embarked on a journey through the galaxy and into a pile of intriguing work, from strategy to pixels. Clients, employers, and colleagues turned to partners and friends, mentors and mentees. And while I’m helping business succeed and users navigate complexity, I still strive to touch hearts and minds, and eat less pizza.

Sebastián R.

Vetted design lead in Argentina (UTC-3)

Focused in e-Business and making people's lives simpler and better I'm currently working as XD Design Lead at Cognizant Softvision. I'm also teaching Customer Service and User Experience Design, Sociology and Digital Marketing for companies, governments and institutions. Wide experience in managing teams and consultancy. Specially interested in Customer Experience, Service and Product Design, Strategy and Branding. · E-Business Development. · Digital Projects and Product Design / Agile Management. · Customer and Service Design. · Friendly Coaching & Professor. Workshops, talks and conferences.