Erik Herschend

Erik Herschend

Product Designer

Erik Herschend

Aloha! 🤙

I’m Erik Herschend a Product Designer with over 12 years of experience shipping consumer & enterprise software.

That's me!

I like turning complex problems
into simple,
elegant solutions.

Erik Herschend

Why Hire Me?

12+ Years in Product Design

I’ve led projects at Fortune 500s and nimble startups—I know how to deliver real impact at any scale.

Multi-Industry Range

With Consumer & Enterprise experience, I’ve worked on crypto, automotive, & construction, bringing fresh ideas wherever I go.

Human-Centered Design

Every design decision starts with people—ensuring solutions that resonate in the real world.

Cross-Functional Team Player

I value open communication and quick feedback loops—so we can focus on building

Results at Scale

I've shipped software to millions of users, consistently meeting or surpassing KPIs.

Always Evolving

I stay current on design trends and new tech, making sure your product remains ahead of the curve.

Work Experience

Freelance

Product Designer

Nov 2024 – Current

Collaborated with a range of clients across industries, leading end-to-end product design for web and mobile applications. Clients include Vori, Civil Grid, Reflux, and many more.

Tread Inc

Lead Product Designer

Jun 2023 – Oct 2023

Leading the design and strategy of Tread.io relaunch across mobile and web platforms

Google

Lead Product Designer (Contract)

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

Led designs for the Rates feature on the Ads Management Platform

Rivian

Lead Product Designer

JUL 2020 - JUL 2022

Lead designer of Telematics on the Fleet Enterprise platform

Rhumbix

Senior Product Designer

Sep 2014 - apr 2020

Joined as 3rd employee, led the design of the flagship product, Rhumbix Timekeeping

Make Games With Us

Product Designer

Jun 2012 – Nov 2014

Design Instructor of 200 students in design principles, tools, and methodologies

Much Experience 🐕

Wow!