Tamara Hilmes

Tamara Hilmes is a seasoned Product Design leader at Spotify with a rich background in consumer and B2B tech, specializing in two-sided marketplaces.

With over ten years of experience, Tamara has excelled in designing and building web and mobile apps for various user segments such as artists, small business owners, travelers, filmmakers, musicians, and more.

Having worked at prominent companies like Vimeo and Spotify, Tamara has honed her skills in language, UI and UX design, and interaction to enhance user experiences and help individuals achieve their objectives.

Tamara has a strong track record of managing teams, fostering career growth, and supporting others to succeed in their roles, making her a valued people manager and designer.

Currently, Tamara leads Design and co-leads a diverse team at Spotify focused on empowering artists in their careers through strategic product development.

Outside of work, Tamara enjoys exploring fiction writing as a creative outlet.

Tamara's educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts - MFA in Fiction from Bennington College and studies in English, American Literatures, Literature, Art History, and Spanish at Middlebury College.

Throughout her career, Tamara has held various roles including Director of Product Design, Senior UX Writer, Creative Director, and Product Marketing Associate at companies like Spotify, Vimeo, and foursquare.

Additionally, Tamara has gained experience in community support, event coordination, journalism, and library research during her early career ventures.