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About me
Hi there! I'm Braden. I have over a decade of experience leading design and creative direction for a wide range of companies, from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500s. In addition to design, I have a proven track record of assembling and leading diverse development teams to bring these designs to life.
I'd love to learn more about your next project!
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What kinds of problems do you enjoy working on?
I’m most interested in complex, high-leverage problems where design decisions have outsized impact. That often means platform work, systems design, data-heavy products, or products that sit at the intersection of consumer experience and internal tooling. I enjoy ambiguity, tradeoffs, and problems that don’t come with a clear playbook.
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What level do you typically operate at?
I operate comfortably at a Staff / Lead / Principal level, depending on the organization and stage. That usually means balancing hands-on design work with strategic thinking, influencing direction across teams, and helping raise the bar for quality, clarity, and decision-making beyond just the features I’m directly working on.
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How do you work with product and engineering partners?
Very closely. I like being embedded with product and engineering partners early, shaping problems together rather than designing in isolation. I’m comfortable debating tradeoffs, working through constraints, and aligning on what “good” looks like before execution starts. My goal is always to help teams move faster with more confidence.
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What kinds of teams do you work best on?
I do my best work on teams that value curiosity, ownership, and thoughtful debate. I like environments where designers are trusted to think beyond execution, where collaboration is real, and where the work benefits from multiple perspectives across product, engineering, research, and data.
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What are you looking for in your next role?
I’m looking for a role where I can work on meaningful problems, partner deeply with strong teams, and have real influence on both product direction and quality. The exact title matters less than the scope, expectations, and opportunity to do thoughtful, impactful work.
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What kinds of problems do you enjoy working on?
I’m most interested in complex, high-leverage problems where design decisions have outsized impact. That often means platform work, systems design, data-heavy products, or products that sit at the intersection of consumer experience and internal tooling. I enjoy ambiguity, tradeoffs, and problems that don’t come with a clear playbook.
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What level do you typically operate at?
I operate comfortably at a Staff / Lead / Principal level, depending on the organization and stage. That usually means balancing hands-on design work with strategic thinking, influencing direction across teams, and helping raise the bar for quality, clarity, and decision-making beyond just the features I’m directly working on.
03/
How do you work with product and engineering partners?
Very closely. I like being embedded with product and engineering partners early, shaping problems together rather than designing in isolation. I’m comfortable debating tradeoffs, working through constraints, and aligning on what “good” looks like before execution starts. My goal is always to help teams move faster with more confidence.
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What kinds of teams do you work best on?
I do my best work on teams that value curiosity, ownership, and thoughtful debate. I like environments where designers are trusted to think beyond execution, where collaboration is real, and where the work benefits from multiple perspectives across product, engineering, research, and data.
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What are you looking for in your next role?
I’m looking for a role where I can work on meaningful problems, partner deeply with strong teams, and have real influence on both product direction and quality. The exact title matters less than the scope, expectations, and opportunity to do thoughtful, impactful work.