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I'm a supportive, solution-oriented design thinker with a decade of international experience in leading design teams and creating impactful, user-centered experiences. Currently teaching part-time at the International School of Lausanne, I've spent 12 years crafting creative programs across Switzerland, Korea, and the UK, and 7 years building and guiding design departments with a focus on iterative improvement, consistency, and team collaboration. I'm now eager to bring this combination of leadership, education, UX expertise, and systems-thinking into the tech space, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality digital experiences. Skilled in design documentation, Figma, and design heuristics, I thrive in innovative environments and am motivated to contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact.…I'm a supportive, solution-oriented design thinker with a decade of international experience in leading design teams and creating impactful, user-centered experiences. Currently teaching part-time at the International School of Lausanne, I've spent 12 years crafting creative programs across Switzerland, Korea, and the UK, and 7 years building and guiding design departments with a focus on iterative improvement, consistency, and team collaboration. I'm now eager to bring this combination of leadership, education, UX expertise, and systems-thinking into the tech space, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality digital experiences. Skilled in design documentation, Figma, and design heuristics, I thrive in innovative environments and am motivated to contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Samuel Carville

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Product Designer, UX Designer, UI Designer

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I'm a supportive, solution-oriented design thinker with a decade of international experience in leading design teams and creating impactful, user-centered experiences. Currently teaching part-time at the International School of Lausanne, I've spent 12 years crafting creative programs across Switzerland, Korea, and the UK, and 7 years building and guiding design departments with a focus on iterative improvement, consistency, and team collaboration. I'm now eager to bring this combination of leadership, education, UX expertise, and systems-thinking into the tech space, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality digital experiences. Skilled in design documentation, Figma, and design heuristics, I thrive in innovative environments and am motivated to contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact.…I'm a supportive, solution-oriented design thinker with a decade of international experience in leading design teams and creating impactful, user-centered experiences. Currently teaching part-time at the International School of Lausanne, I've spent 12 years crafting creative programs across Switzerland, Korea, and the UK, and 7 years building and guiding design departments with a focus on iterative improvement, consistency, and team collaboration. I'm now eager to bring this combination of leadership, education, UX expertise, and systems-thinking into the tech space, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality digital experiences. Skilled in design documentation, Figma, and design heuristics, I thrive in innovative environments and am motivated to contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Available to hire

Lausanne, Switzerland

I’m a supportive, solution-oriented design thinker with a decade of international experience in leading design teams and creating impactful, user-centered experiences. Currently teaching part-time at the International School of Lausanne, I’ve spent 12 years crafting creative programs across Switzerland, Korea, and the UK, and 7 years building and guiding design departments with a focus on iterative improvement, consistency, and team collaboration.

I’m now eager to bring this combination of leadership, education, UX expertise, and systems-thinking into the tech space, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality digital experiences. Skilled in design documentation, Figma, and design heuristics, I thrive in innovative environments and am motivated to contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Product Design at International School of Lausanne

December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Managed a team of 7, focusing on efficiency, equal voice, and respect. Set weekly meeting agendas, facilitated timely discussions, and appraised team members annually with growth targets. Developed departmental and school policies including Health, Safety and Risk assessment and a restorative-style behaviour policy, leveraging iterative improvement, cross-department collaboration, data analysis, and evidence-based solutions.

MYP and DP Product Design Teacher at International School of Lausanne

January 1, 2015 - November 15, 2025

Launched a 2-year DP program, focusing on curriculum development toward a user-centered design approach. Taught UCD methodology, UX research, digital prototyping, and product testing. Coordinated department H&S portfolio, curriculum mapping, and budget management.

Head of Product Design at Busan International Foreign School, South Korea

December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Managed a team of 4 developing the iGCSE and MYP program with a focus on 6Rs. Developed three cross-curriculum STEM projects and implemented a House system to celebrate achievements across academics, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Secondary School Teacher at Seaford College, West Sussex, England

December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Developed the AFL policy; supported the Green Power electric car racing competition (National winners 2018); assisted with the Duke of Edinburgh award.

Travel & Adventure

December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Accomplishments include PADI Advanced diving certificate, Everest Base Camp, volunteering in Cambodia & Thailand, and husky sledding in Mongolia; ML & SPA assessments completed; ski seasons in Austria and Canada.