Lead Product Designer with 13 years shaping scalable design systems and user-centered experiences for Fintech, Crypto, HoReCA, Gaming and cross-platform products. Expert in Figma, rapid iteration cycles, and collaborating with engineering/product teams to balance creative innovation with technical constraints.
In addition to core design leadership, I guide product direction through quantitative and qualitative research to uncover user needs and validate design decisions within a human-centered design thinking framework. I lead hiring processes, conduct performance reviews, and manage resource allocation to build high-performing teams focused on continuous talent development. My focus on evidence-based decision making helps teams deliver cohesive products that resonate with users and support long-term business goals.
Proven impact:
• Boosted revenue 15% QoQ for 80+ SMBs via data-driven UX optimizations
• Mentored 14 designers, driving 15-20% YoY growth in closed deals
• Championed accessibility and inclusive design to reduce bias in complex systems
Let’s build world-class experiences together:
s.malchanau@7tam.net
