Janis Shuttleworth

Janis Shuttleworth is a seasoned user experience designer with a track record of over 15 years leading design projects in prominent high tech companies across Europe and North America. Their expertise spans the software design process, encompassing user research, interaction design, visual design, information architecture, and design thinking. With a wealth of experience in mobile app design, web design, business intelligence product design, and enterprise application design, Janis excels in driving innovative and user-centric solutions.

Janis possesses outstanding communication, networking, and influencing skills, coupled with a strategic mindset and a talent for creative problem-solving. They have successfully overseen large-scale web and mobile design initiatives, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful results. Adept at talent identification and team building, Janis has a proven track record in developing high-performance teams and fostering a collaborative work environment. Their leadership extends to managing global design projects and teams, thriving in diverse and multicultural settings.

With fluency in three languages and a rich background of living and working in various countries across Europe and North America, Janis Shuttleworth brings a global perspective and a nuanced understanding of cross-cultural dynamics to their design practices. Their academic foundation includes studies in Information Design, Communication Design, and New Media Design at the American University of Paris, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons) in Modern Languages from the University of Bradford.

Janis has held key roles in prestigious organizations such as SAP, where they served as a Design Director, and Business Objects, where they held positions including Senior Manager of User Experience, Director of Technical Publications, Senior Technical Writer, and Technical Writer at Oce Printing Systems. This diverse and rich professional background has equipped Janis Shuttleworth with a comprehensive skill set and a deep understanding of design principles that underpin successful user experiences.