Ethan Eismann is a prominent leader in digital design, known for his ability to guide cross-functional teams at some of the world’s most influential tech companies. Currently, he serves as the Senior Vice President of Design at Slack, where he oversees the creation of products that transform how millions of people work and collaborate. Eismann has held leadership roles at Google, Uber, and Airbnb, leading teams in the development of flagship products, from digital payment platforms to travel and transportation experiences. His work focuses on enhancing people’s lives through design, streamlining processes, and boosting productivity.
Ethan Eismann began his career at Adobe, where he spent nine years working on key products for Creative Cloud, Digital Imaging, and Adobe’s AIR platform. At Adobe, he honed his leadership skills, managing large teams and overseeing major projects. He later joined Google, where he led the Commerce UX team, designing products like Android Pay, Google Wallet, and Google Trips.
At Uber, Eismann served as the Director of Design, leading a team of 180 designers, researchers, and creatives in shaping the future of global transportation. He then joined Airbnb as Head of Design, where he directed creative efforts around the platform’s core homesharing operations. Now at Slack, Eismann continues to drive innovation at the intersection of design and technology, focusing on improving the work experience for millions of users.
Ethan Eismann’s conferences are known for their practical and visionary approach to leading creative teams and managing design in high-demand tech environments. With a clear and motivational style, Eismann offers valuable insights into how leaders can foster creativity within teams and align design goals with business objectives. His talks are filled with concrete examples from his experiences leading teams at Google, Uber, Airbnb, and Slack, offering lessons on innovation, digital transformation, and creating products that impact millions of users.
In this talk, Ethan Eismann shares his experiences leading design teams at some of the world’s most influential companies. He explores how leaders can stimulate innovation and creativity within their organizations, and how design plays a crucial role in the digital transformation of businesses.
Ethan Eismann offers key strategies for fostering a creative and collaborative work environment. Drawing from his work at Slack, Uber, and Google, Ethan explores how to leverage multidisciplinary teams’ talents to create products that change the way people interact with technology.
If you’re looking for an inspiring and visionary talk on innovative leadership and creativity in design, you can book Ethan Eismann through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in the intersection of design and technology, Ethan offers expert insights into how creative teams can transform the way we work and live. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and secure his participation at your next event.
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