Ryan Hewitt

I am a strategic and hands-on Senior Product/UX Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering business-critical design solutions across fintech, developer tools, and digital services. My proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and shape product strategy through research has been instrumental in driving design maturity in scaling environments. I excel at balancing user and business needs, embedding continuous discovery, and guiding design efforts from inception through to iteration and scale.

Throughout my career, I have launched innovative products and led teams to achieve significant results. At Venue.sh, I spearheaded the UX strategy for a new enterprise Internal Developer Portal, shaping the product from the ground up. My leadership in establishing a UX & Research team ensured that user insights drove our roadmap decisions. I have also driven multiple research-led product decisions across clients like Center Parcs and Rolls-Royce, using mixed-method research to uncover user needs and define strategy.

My experience includes advocating for open banking integration at Oakbrook Finance, which resulted in a 35% reduction in payment processing costs. I am passionate about fostering design consistency and enabling faster iteration through scalable design systems. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with engineers, PMs, and customer-facing teams to ensure delivery aligns with user needs and enterprise client expectations.