Catherine Kazmir🇨🇦
Design Ops II at Lightspeed
About Catherine Kazmir
Design Ops II at Lightspeed
Hey there! My name is Cat and I'm a product designer and design leader with more than ten years of experience in the field. I’m recently been laid off, but my most recent role was Head of Design at Alcumus.
I'm passionate about design leadership, user research, user-centred design, stakeholder management, change management, and DesignOps. I can also get a little nerdy when it comes to Jira.
Over the years, I've worked as a founding designer in startups, building high-performing design teams, and helping organizations embed user-centered design practices. I'm always eager to meet new people and share my experiences, so feel free to reach out if you want to chat!
These are some of the things I can help you with: Portfolio reviews Product design mentorship Design career paths and career growth Building up strong and happy teams Transitioning into Design Ops Just chatting about general design stuff!
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What mentees say
“Cat is a fantastic mentor and leader and she is incredibly knowledgeable on the topics of research and design strategy. She always provides valuable feedback on my design process and thinking and is extremely approachable and constructive when sharing her expertise.”
“Had an amazing chat with Cat, she reviewed and shared tips on how to craft my resume, and provided constructive feedbacks on improving my portfolio.”
“It's a privilege to be mentored by Cat; her guidance has been nothing short of transformative. I used much of what I learned from Cat to set up the Design Operations for my team as I transitioned into my new role. Her depth of knowledge and extraordinary insights are practical and easy to apply, making every session a valuable learning experience. Thank you, Cat, for being awesome!”