I’m a freelance design strategist, product designer and entrepreneur building user-centered products, services, and organizations. I help startups, government organizations and global companies solve complex problems by combining product design and strategy consulting, from digital transformation and design systems to product launches. I thrive in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, where I can design, align strategy, and empower people to grow.

Adrien Groleas

I’m a freelance design strategist, product designer and entrepreneur building user-centered products, services, and organizations. I help startups, government organizations and global companies solve complex problems by combining product design and strategy consulting, from digital transformation and design systems to product launches. I thrive in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, where I can design, align strategy, and empower people to grow.

Available to hire

I’m a freelance design strategist, product designer and entrepreneur building user-centered products, services, and organizations. I help startups, government organizations and global companies solve complex problems by combining product design and strategy consulting, from digital transformation and design systems to product launches. I thrive in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, where I can design, align strategy, and empower people to grow.

See more

Work Experience

Product Designer & Design Strategist at Haigo
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020
Led product design and design strategy for Haigo, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product vision with business goals and delivering user-centered design solutions.
Product Designer at Cosa Vostra
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Designed digital products and contributed to design systems for multiple clients, ensuring UX excellence and cohesive visual language.
Designer at Val d’Oise departement’s General Council
April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Contributed to service and interface design for public-sector tools, supporting digital transformation initiatives.
Designer at Pure Agency
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Provided design services for agency clients with a focus on user-centered design and visual storytelling.
Designer at Agence Mieux
May 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Created branding and visual design assets for clients, supporting marketing and communication efforts.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2016
Engaged in various freelance projects across startups and agencies, delivering design strategy and product design
Design Strategist & Product Designer at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - Present
Independent engagements leading design strategy and product design for diverse clients, focusing on digital transformation and design systems.
Founding Designer at Amazig
October 1, 2024 - Present
Founding designer responsible for product design and strategy as part of the startup's founding team.
Design Strategist at IN’LI
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Lead design strategy for housing platform initiatives; contributed to product discovery and user research.
Design Strategist at INSEE
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Redesigned core business tools for the SIRENE department; streamlined processes and reduced onboarding time.
Co-founder & CPO at VairStay
October 1, 2022 - Present
Co-founded and led product and design at VairStay; responsible for product strategy and design direction.

Education

Master of Design at e-artsup Lyon & Paris
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016
Double degree in Digital Innovation for Business at HEC Paris
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government
    paper VairStay - Founder & CPO

    As Co-Founder and CPO of VairStay, I’m building an innovative booking engine designed to help hotels reduce their dependence on OTAs while offering travelers an immersive booking experience. By integrating 3D virtual tours directly into the reservation flow, the platform empowers hotels to drive more direct bookings and gives travelers confidence in what they are booking

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper INSEE - Core business tool

    As Design Strategist, I redesigned the core business tool used by INSEE’s SIRENE department, which manages the national register of enterprises and establishments (SIREN/SIRET). The project aimed to modernize outdated processes, reduce onboarding time, and simplify workflows in a context where legal and operational precision is critical.

    Simplified several processes by a factor of 10 in time consumption
    Reduced onboarding timeline from two years to just a few months
    Empowered employees to focus on higher-value tasks rather than repetitive admin
    Ensured knowledge retention through a centralized base and updated training methods

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Ardian - New digital workplace strategy

    As Design Strategist, I shaped and implemented a new digital workplace strategy for Ardian, a $130B hedge fund scaling from 320 employees across 4 countries to 1,000+ employees in 16 countries. The goal was to unify processes, culture, and tools to support rapid international growth, while reducing shadow IT and improving knowledge sharing.

    Reduce onboarding time by an estimated 30–40%
    Replace 10+ unofficial shadow IT tools with a unified platform
    Improve access to knowledge for 1,000+ employees

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper INLI SO Mobilité

    As Design Strategist, I took over INLI SO Mobilité, a housing platform project designed to provide simple and fast access to housing for professionals on assignment, regular tenants, and companies needing to accommodate seasonal workers. The project had been stalled for over two years, with major budget overruns and functional gaps, and I was brought in to reframe and deliver it successfully.

    After launch, INLI SO Mobilité increased bookings 15-fold, while maintaining cancellations below 15% and achieving over 95% occupancy in the last six months. Commercial, operational, and accounting teams quickly adopted the tool with strong satisfaction, as it greatly simplified their daily work.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Amazig

    As Founding Designer of Amazig, I co-created a digital platform to accelerate the go-to-market process for pharmaceuticals. The tool provides digital administrative tracking aligned with international regulatory standards, reducing delays and human error in a highly complex environment.

    https://www.twine.net/signin