Kendyl Bird
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Kendyl Bird

Lead Product Designer in New Zealand | Remote, She/her

Hello!

9 months ago

About

Product Design Lead currently crafting beautiful experiences at Linktree. With over 8 years experience, from hands-on Product Design through to scaling and leading design teams.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
New Zealand | Remote

During a two year rapid growth phase at Linktree I was responsible for; growing the Product Design teams and Design Ops including; establishing and leading our design rituals, creating our Design and Product Process and leading our hiring and onboarding processes. Whilst also being a hands-on designer, providing design direction and helping establishing product strategy + translating this vision into delightful user experiences.

2021 — 2022
New Zealand | Remote

Responsible for end-to-end product design in the core product team, as well as product strategy and roadmapping. Primarily focussed on designing new features to meet customer needs and improving the core product experience for customers.

2020 — 2021
London, UK

Responsible for leading multiple design projects, including both design strategy and end-to-end product design. Delivered world-class digital products for clients such as BP, Delhaize (one of Europe's leading supermarket chains) and Bowers & Wilkins (world-renowned audio brand.)

2018 — 2020
Digital Product Designer at ANZ
Wellington, New Zealand

Responsible for end-to-end product design for the Everyday Banking squad. Delivered new digital experiences for the ANZ GoMoney App and ANZ Website Product.

2014 — 2018
Digital Product & Brand Designer at Trade Me
Wellington, New Zealand

Responsible for brand design and end-to-end digital product design. I worked on the Trade Me site redesign, as well it's brand styleguide and design system.

Education

2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Design at Massey University
Wellington, New Zealand

I was awarded Massey Scholar (Top 5% of class of 2015)