Thomas Otter

Thomas Otter is a product designer from the Netherlands who currently works as a Product Designer II / Team Lead at Mollie, a financial technology company. He joined Mollie in September 2022 as a Product Designer and was promoted to his current role in March 2024.2

Professional Background

Thomas has a passion for design that dates back to his teenage years. He specializes in human-centric design and has experience working with various technology companies.3 Prior to joining Mollie, Thomas worked at other notable tech companies:

• Picnic (an online supermarket)
• VanMoof (an electric bicycle manufacturer)4

Skills and Interests

Thomas is known for his expertise in:

• Product design
• Software design
• Minimalistic design approaches

He also shows interest in:

• Web3 technologies
• Cycling
• Sneakers
• Gadgets1

Online Presence

Thomas maintains an active online presence across various platforms:

• LinkedIn: His username is "pannenkoek"3
• Twitter: @Thomas0tter4
• Threads: @meneerotter5
• Personal website: thomasotter.nl1

Personal

Thomas describes himself as curious and gets excited about human-centric design. He's based in Hengelo, Netherlands, and has mentioned that he might pet your dog if given the chance.5 Outside of his professional work, Thomas enjoys making pasta and pizza.6

Thomas Otter's career trajectory showcases his growth in the product design field, from working at innovative companies like Picnic and VanMoof to his current leadership role at Mollie, where he continues to apply his passion for minimalistic and user-centered design.