Tanner Christensen

Product Designer

Tanner Christensen is a seasoned product designer currently working at Netflix, where he has been since November 2022. He specializes in designing foundational systems and tools for product teams, particularly focusing on internal software that enhances content management and operational efficiency at Netflix.1 2

Career Overview

Current Role: Product Designer at Netflix
- Responsibilities: Leading the design of systems and frameworks for product teams, innovating tools for content management.
Previous Experience:
- Head of Design at Gem (March 2020 - June 2022): As the first design hire, he established the design function within the company, contributing to its growth to a $1.2 billion valuation.
- Product Designer at Lyft (November 2018 - March 2020): Key contributor to autonomous transportation design and fleet management platforms.
- Product Designer at Atlassian (March 2018 - November 2018): Led mobile platform design.
- Product Designer at Facebook (October 2014 - March 2018): Worked on various projects, including the unified Ads Manager platform and camera effects for creators.

Education and Skills

Tanner has developed a unique blend of design and technical skills over his 20+ years in the field. He has also authored a book aimed at helping designers navigate the interview process and has been involved in various side projects and apps focused on creativity and productivity.2 3

Personal Insights

Christensen believes in the transformative power of design to clarify problems and envision solutions. He values attention to detail and the importance of connecting ideas to drive impactful decisions.3 He resides in both California and Illinois with his wife and their dogs.3