I’m a senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working across UX, UI, and product strategy. I’ve contributed to products at companies such as Nike, IKEA, NLZIET, and within the Toyota ecosystem, and I’m currently Co-Founder & Head of Product at Vendesk. I enjoy working hands-on with teams to solve complex problems, bring structure to early ideas, and translate them into clear, usable experiences. I combine strong visual design with user-centered thinking and a pragmatic approach to building real products. I’m now looking to apply this experience in a role where I can actively design, collaborate closely, and create meaningful impact. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Kenjiro Harris

I’m a senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working across UX, UI, and product strategy. I’ve contributed to products at companies such as Nike, IKEA, NLZIET, and within the Toyota ecosystem, and I’m currently Co-Founder & Head of Product at Vendesk. I enjoy working hands-on with teams to solve complex problems, bring structure to early ideas, and translate them into clear, usable experiences. I combine strong visual design with user-centered thinking and a pragmatic approach to building real products. I’m now looking to apply this experience in a role where I can actively design, collaborate closely, and create meaningful impact. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working across UX, UI, and product strategy. I’ve contributed to products at companies such as Nike, IKEA, NLZIET, and within the Toyota ecosystem, and I’m currently Co-Founder & Head of Product at Vendesk.

I enjoy working hands-on with teams to solve complex problems, bring structure to early ideas, and translate them into clear, usable experiences. I combine strong visual design with user-centered thinking and a pragmatic approach to building real products. I’m now looking to apply this experience in a role where I can actively design, collaborate closely, and create meaningful impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Product at Vendesk
January 1, 2025 - Present
Vendesk redefines B2B sales with a bold Deal Experience Platform. We simplify complex workflows from pre-deal to post-close, blending data, design, and digital sales rooms to elevate every buyer journey. Fewer silos, faster closes, and smarter growth powered by tech that actually understands how deals get done.
Senior Product Designer at Woven by Toyota
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Woven by Toyota, the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, creates and manages software for Toyota's vehicle operating system, automated driving, and safety.
Sr. Product Designer at Kensultancy
September 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance Sr. Product Designer offering UX/Design consulting, design coaching, product design, brand design, and AI/UX research tooling.
Sr. Product Designer at Plural
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Plural is a SaaS open-source, unified application deployment platform that stands up a Kubernetes cluster and selected applications in the cloud provider of your choice.
Senior Designer at IlionX
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Embedded with top clients like Nike, IKEA, EDSN, and Daklapack. Led end-to-end projects across design research, product design, and workshops. Balanced creativity with strategy, managing cross-functional teams to deliver sharp, user-centered solutions that didn’t just look good they worked smart.
Senior Product Designer at Dexper
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Dexper, a streaming SaaS startup powering enterprise-scale digital events. Owned product vision and UX, collaborating closely with clients to craft tailored CMS experiences. Balanced customer needs with business goals to deliver seamless event platforms that performed as flawlessly as they looked.
Product Designer at NLZIET
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
NL ZIET, the Dutch streaming platform uniting major national broadcasters in one SaaS solution. Led UX for NL ZIET 5.0 across mobile, desktop, and Smart TVs. Drove cross-platform design and partnered with external dev teams to deliver a bold, unified experience across every screen.
UI/UX Designer at Appical
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Appical started as Junior UI/UX Designer and rose to lead a 3-person design team within a year. Designed onboarding SaaS experiences for clients from Fortune 500 giants like Siemens and Microsoft to local standouts, tailoring journeys that made first days unforgettable.
UI/UX Designer at Medi x Publishers
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Led redesign for Medzine, a medical app helping professionals stay sharp in their specialty. Demonstrated impact in a high-stakes, knowledge-driven environment.

Education

Masterclass Design for SaaS Digital Design at Masterclass
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Masterclass Design Thinking at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor Interactive Media (CMD) at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor Trade Management at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Financial Admin at ROC Flevoland
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Transportation & Logistics