Jiri Jerabek

Jiri Jerabek is currently serving as a Product Design Lead (Contract) at umbrl, a role he began in August 2023. In this position, he focuses on end-to-end user experience and product design, which includes conducting customer research and validating concepts. He also drives product innovation through Lean Startup methodologies and facilitates design sprints and workshops to enhance cross-functional collaboration.1

Professional Background

• Previous Roles:
  • Senior Group Design Manager at Intercom (July 2022 - July 2023)
  • Design Manager and Innovation Catalyst Leader at Intuit (April 2019 - July 2022)
  • Principal Interaction Designer at Intuit (September 2016 - March 2019)
  • Interaction Designer at BBC R&D (December 2013 - August 2015)

Throughout his career, Jerabek has led multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects, focusing on user-centered design and strategic initiatives. His expertise spans from microinteractions to complex system designs, emphasizing both hands-on design work and leadership in fostering innovation within teams.13

Education

Jiri holds a Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction with Ergonomics from University College London, which he completed between 2011 and 2014.3

Personal Insights

In September 2023, Jerabek shared on LinkedIn that after 18 years in traditional employment, he decided to become self-employed, reflecting a significant career shift towards freelancing and independent consulting in product design.2