Simon Braun

Simon Braun.

Product Design Director.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong proficiency in developing global applications, leading diverse teams, and aligning design initiatives with business objectives. I possess expertise in managing international teams and consistently delivering comprehensive product rollouts on schedule, exceeding performance expectations

MY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

BRANDS I HAVE WORKED WITH

Product Design Delivery

My process involves a comprehensive approach to product design, including an end-to-end rollout, the development of a future vision and strategy, and the creation of detailed design specifications. I ensure a smooth handover to development teams, manage stakeholder relationships effectively, and prepare leadership presentations to align objectives and communicate progress.

User Experience & Research

I write user testing questionnaires and plan research priorities while reviewing test plans. I champion accessibility best practices, conduct competitor analysis, analyze data, and gather customer feedback to inform the teams work.

Hiring & Managing

Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated the complexities of hiring both full-time employees and contractors across various levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. My experience managing teams across multiple countries and time zones has honed my ability to foster collaboration and communication in diverse environments. As I've scaled team sizes, I've prioritized mentorship and provided valuable guidance to team members, supporting their career progression and promotion efforts. This holistic approach has not only enhanced team performance but also cultivated a positive, growth-oriented culture within the organization.

Design Systems & Utilities

I focus on implementing and scaling design systems, as well as designing and rolling out content management systems (CMS). I also work on data visualization, creating dashboards, and developing utilities to enhance user experience

Stakeholder Management

I manage stakeholder relationships, plan projects, and prepare leadership presentations to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the process.

BRANDS I HAVE WORKED WITH

Warner Bros. Discovery
Discovery Networks
NBC Universal
NHS
Sky
BT Sport

Maxdome
Olympics
Tata
Land Rover
Vodafone
Channel 4

Unilever
HSBC
BHF
RSPCA
Moët Hennessy
Glenmorangie

RECOGNITION

2014 / Bafta - Television Craft
2014 / International Emmy
2014 / Royal Television Society Award
2014 / 3x Webby Awards
2014 / WPPED Cream Gold
2014 / Creative Review Annual
2016 / TATA Innovation Award
2021 / SportsPro OTT Awards - Best New Platform
2022 / SportsPro OTT Awards - Platform Of The Year
2023 / SportsPro OTT Awards - Platform Of The Year
2024 / SportsPro OTT Awards - Best User Experience

2014 / Bafta Television Craft
2014 / International Emmy
2014 / Royal Television Society Award
2014 / 3x Webby Awards
2014 / WPPED Cream Gold
2014 / Creative Review Annual
2016 / TATA Innovation Award
2021 / SportsPro OTT Awards - Best New Platform
2022 / SportsPro OTT Awards - Platform Of The Year
2023 / SportsPro OTT Awards - Platform Of The Year

CONTACT

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