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Lisi Schappi
Senior Director, Design @ Deputy
Lisi Schappi is a seasoned professional with nearly 15 years of experience in the tech industry as a full-stack designer and design leader.1 She currently holds the position of Senior Director, Design at Deputy, a role she has occupied since September 2021.1
Career Progression at Deputy
Lisi's journey at Deputy spans over a decade, showcasing her growth and dedication to the company:
- UI/UX Designer (April 2012 - September 2014)
- Design Lead (September 2014 - January 2018)
- Director, Design / Head of Design (February 2018 - September 2021)
- Senior Director, Design (September 2021 - Present)
In her current role, Lisi leads and scales Product Design, Brand Design, Research, and Product Marketing teams.1
Key Achievements
Throughout her tenure at Deputy, Lisi has made significant contributions:
- Designed and launched Deputy's first mobile app, which became the highest-rated Workforce Management app
- Shaped Deputy's company mission, vision, and values
- Led the successful rebranding of Deputy
- Established a Design Strategy focusing on Customer Compassion, Quality & Community
- Scaled the global Design Team
- Launched CoPilot (design system)
- Led research to identify Product-Market Fit opportunities for the US market1
Education and Background
Lisi holds a Bachelor of Media in Multimedia from Macquarie University, which she completed between 2006 and 2010.1 Interestingly, she is a former violinist and considers herself more of an introvert.3
Additional Roles and Interests
Beyond her primary role at Deputy, Lisi:
- Serves as a Design Mentor at adplist.org since January 2021
- Was a Spring21 Coach at Startmate from September 2021 to February 2022
- Is passionate about building design teams that are collaborative, creative, and engaged2
On a personal note, Lisi describes herself as a corgi mom and an "Endo warrior," emphasizing her commitment to leading with love.4