Derek Bender

Derek Bender

Derek Bender

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Derek Bender

Derek Bender

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Derek Bender

Derek Bender

With 15 years of experience in product design, I've crafted cross-platform systems, 0→1 experiences, and impactful, metrics-driven features.

Balancing hands-on IC work with design leadership, I've contributed to products used by millions and collaborated with companies at all stages of scale and maturity. I create designs that drive results and enhance user experiences, from initial concept to final execution, always aiming for measurable impact.

Outside of work, I enjoy crafting cocktails, baking desserts, and exploring the outdoors. Originally from Michigan, I've lived in San Francisco and now call Amsterdam home with my wife and young daughter.

With 15 years of experience in product design, I've crafted cross-platform systems, 0→1 experiences, and impactful, metrics-driven features.

Balancing hands-on IC work with design leadership, I've contributed to products used by millions and collaborated with companies at all stages of scale and maturity. I create designs that drive results and enhance user experiences, from initial concept to final execution, always aiming for measurable impact.

Outside of work, I enjoy crafting cocktails, baking desserts, and exploring the outdoors. Originally from Michigan, I've lived in San Francisco and now call Amsterdam home with my wife and young daughter.

With 15 years of experience in product design, I've crafted cross-platform systems, 0→1 experiences, and impactful, metrics-driven features.

Balancing hands-on IC work with design leadership, I've contributed to products used by millions and collaborated with companies at all stages of scale and maturity. I create designs that drive results and enhance user experiences, from initial concept to final execution, always aiming for measurable impact.

Outside of work, I enjoy crafting cocktails, baking desserts, and exploring the outdoors. Originally from Michigan, I've lived in San Francisco and now call Amsterdam home with my wife and young daughter.

Experience

Lead Product Designer

Lead Product Designer

Lead Product Designer

Global HR, fintech, scale-up | 2023 - 2024

Led the Fintech vertical—encompassing mature and 0-to-1 products

Oversaw growth of team from 2 to 5 highly-skilled designers

Increased efficiency, collaboration & quality by introducing new processes

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Global shipping & logistics, internal tooling, enterprise | 2022 - 2023

Designed key feature unlocking enterprise-level client business
Designed tools that opened a significant alternate revenue stream
Ran user testing research & full design workstreams

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Micromobility, internal tooling, scale-up | 2021 - 2022

Shipped 16+ high impact projects across web & mobile
Launched in strategic 7 cities
Designed tools which improved fleet availability +10% and reduced vehicle onboarding time -34%

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Grocery delivery, growth & onboarding, scale-up | 2019 - 2021

Shipped features that decreased late deliveries by 7% and improved shopper activations by 15%
Implemented new design system across onboarding experience
Redesigned key areas of the Shopper work acceptance experience

Also, previously @ Uber, Pinterest, Handshake & more. Visit me on LinkedIn.