Matthew De Goes
Senior Director of Product Design
User experience / product design / research / strategy / process
About Me
Strategic design leader with over a decade of experience scaling design orgs, driving innovation, and embedding user centered thinking into product and company culture. Deep expertise in building and mentoring teams, implementing systems, and leading cross functional product strategies across SaaS and e-commerce. Proven success delivering measurable value through AI research, UX strategy, and scalable operations.
User Experience Design
In my User/Customer Experience Design methodology, I emphasize a customer-centric perspective. I leverage research, design thinking, and collaborative efforts to effectively address real-world challenges.
Foundations
In Design/Research Ops, I prioritize establishing efficient processes and guidelines that harmonize productivity with creativity. I embrace an Agile-inspired approach, emphasizing rapid design and continuous iteration.
Foundations
In Design/Research Ops, I prioritize establishing efficient processes and guidelines that harmonize productivity with creativity. I embrace an Agile-inspired approach, emphasizing rapid design and continuous iteration.
“Matthew is that rare leader who combines deep technical expertise with genuine empathy for both users and team members.”
“What sets Matthew apart is his unwavering commitment to elevating those around him. He's built a collaborative culture through innovative design rituals and mentorship programs, while personally maintaining our complex design system.”
“He (Matthew) quickly became the mental model that I will use to measure all future co-workers against.”
“He has the work ethic of someone who deeply cares about his team, his company and his craft.”
“Not only is he versatile, with his experience and pragmatism, there is no challenge he can’t tackle.”
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Matthew De Goes
Senior Director of Product Design
User experience / product design / research / strategy / process
About Me
Strategic design leader with over a decade of experience scaling design orgs, driving innovation, and embedding user centered thinking into product and company culture. Deep expertise in building and mentoring teams, implementing systems, and leading cross functional product strategies across SaaS and e-commerce. Proven success delivering measurable value through AI research, UX strategy, and scalable operations.
User Experience Design
In my User/Customer Experience Design methodology, I emphasize a customer-centric perspective. I leverage research, design thinking, and collaborative efforts to effectively address real-world challenges.
Foundations
In Design/Research Ops, I prioritize establishing efficient processes and guidelines that harmonize productivity with creativity. I embrace an Agile-inspired approach, emphasizing rapid design and continuous iteration.
Foundations
In Design/Research Ops, I prioritize establishing efficient processes and guidelines that harmonize productivity with creativity. I embrace an Agile-inspired approach, emphasizing rapid design and continuous iteration.
“Matthew is that rare leader who combines deep technical expertise with genuine empathy for both users and team members.”
“What sets Matthew apart is his unwavering commitment to elevating those around him. He's built a collaborative culture through innovative design rituals and mentorship programs, while personally maintaining our complex design system.”
“He (Matthew) quickly became the mental model that I will use to measure all future co-workers against.”
“He has the work ethic of someone who deeply cares about his team, his company and his craft.”
“Not only is he versatile, with his experience and pragmatism, there is no challenge he can’t tackle.”
What Other’s Say About Me
Read more on LinkedIn