Ben George

Experience

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  Sourcebits Digital

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2014

  I started as the first designer and eventually became a creative director, overseeing a team of over 15 designers in the USA, Europe, and India.My design work included creating iOS, Android, and web products for various clients, including large corporations like Intel, IBM, General Electric, the US Army, and smaller startups. During this time, the company also raised funding and eventually got acquired for $15M.

  • Creative Director

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Sr. Interaction Designer

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Visual Designer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
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  Lagniapp

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Creative Director

  I lead the user experience decisions for the product. I was responsible for the overall user experience of the mobile app and website, brand development,rapid prototyping and closely working with the CEO on various investor/ marketing collateral.

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  FreshMenu

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2018

  Head Of Design

  I built and developed a design team from the ground up and played a crucial role in creating a thriving design culture. I introduced frameworks for the design, product, and marketing teams, ensuring our systems were future-proof. I streamlined the food ordering process on different platforms and led the end-to-end experience for websites and mobile apps. Our primary objective was to create a seamless checkout experience for food commerce in India, ultimately contributing to the company's valuation of over $25 million. Weniger anzeigen

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  ReferralCandy

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2021

  I led UX for two products—ReferralCandy and CandyBar. I guided my team to achieve outstanding results while keeping a high bar for design quality. My collaborative approach with other departments ensured a seamless product development process.

  • Head Of Design

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Principal UX Designer

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2018
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  Shopify

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  I spearheaded different experiences on Shopify Collabs, the leading platform that connects merchants with creators. My responsibilities included developing and executing product strategies, setting ambitious objectives, and creating top-notch interactions, visual designs, and prototypes. I also took charge of defining and aligning our approach to design quality while providing guidance and mentorship to our designers. My work further involved visualizing complex scenarios and interactions between merchants and creators, which helped inform critical software decision-making. Weniger anzeigen

  • Staff Product Designer

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Staff Product Designer

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Trade Republic

  Jan 2023 - now

  Product Design Lead