Building the design team

I led the scaling of the SF design team and supported global hiring by mentoring managers and contributing to key evaluation decisions. As design manager, I coached the SF team through challenges, upheld high standards, and drove strong performance and growth.

Role

Design Manager

Team

Global

Timeline

1 year

Keywords

Hiring, Coaching, Culture

Background

Problem

To support an ambitious roadmap and position the product as a UX differentiator, we needed to quickly and thoughtfully scale our under-resourced design team.

Solution

I scaled the team by 80%, from 10 to 18 designers, while raising the craft and hiring bar, and worked closely with the recruiting team globally.

Role

I was the hiring manager for all SF design roles and supported hiring efforts across Paris and Latam. I also guided the growth of SF designers and improved design operations.