Senior service & UX designer with hands-on experience designing web services, UX/UI for digital products, and leading design thinking and accessibility/usability practices across professional teams. Experienced in end-to-end product design from concept to engineering handoff, plus strong capability in product strategy, commercialization planning, and management of project lifecycles and design execution.

Harri Pyykölä

Senior service & UX designer with hands-on experience designing web services, UX/UI for digital products, and leading design thinking and accessibility/usability practices across professional teams. Experienced in end-to-end product design from concept to engineering handoff, plus strong capability in product strategy, commercialization planning, and management of project lifecycles and design execution.

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Senior service & UX designer with hands-on experience designing web services, UX/UI for digital products, and leading design thinking and accessibility/usability practices across professional teams.

Experienced in end-to-end product design from concept to engineering handoff, plus strong capability in product strategy, commercialization planning, and management of project lifecycles and design execution.

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Language

Finnish
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

UX/UI Lead, Senior Service & UX Designer at AAMU 2(4) / Jamix Oy (details as provided in resume)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Defined and designed UX/UI for a new professional kitchen ERP, from concept through engineering handoff. Served on development steering group focused on commercialization, scaling, and team organization. Coached the executive team on UX, accessibility, and usability best practices. Implemented a Design Thinking culture and contributed to daily design execution. Co-founded a startup, building the team and culture, and acted as MVP product owner and cofounder for a next-generation personal assistant for students and the education domain.
Design Manager at Mainostoimisto Oy (as provided)
September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2017
Managed design responsibilities and led creative and UX-focused workstreams.
Design Manager / Art Director at MAINOSTOIMISTO IMIS TO / Mainostoimisto Oy (as provided: Mainostoimisto Imis to / Mainostoimisto Oy)
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2017
Directed and managed design work across corporate identity design, UI/UX design, and creative concept development. Contributed to strategic leadership including responsibility for unit budget, key account management, and sales support. Led internal R&D design methods (HCD integration) and operational playbooks. Provided hands-on facilitation and mentoring, including client workshops and guidance for the design team.
Art Director / Design Management at Savonia-AMK / Media & Communications organizations (as provided under MAINOSTOIMISTO— and subsequent listing)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Oversaw diverse advertising and graphic design projects, including corporate identity and UI/UX work, and supported creative concept development and team mentoring.
AD-assistentti / Pre-career experience at Vinict Oyj (as provided)
January 1, 2006 - March 1, 2006
Pre-career role as ad assistant (details as provided in resume).
Lead (Design/Product/UX) & UX/UI design (curated roles) at Various / freelance & short-term contracts
January 1, 2001 - June 1, 2009
Took multiple short-term roles including Sign Maker & Visual Merchandiser, Library Assistant, Gym Instructor, and Land Surveying Assistant (National Land Survey of Finland). Production work covered advertising/graphic design, illustration, web design, photography retouching, 2D/3D illustration, campaign finishing, and concept/design and packaging tasks. Mentored interns and managed designated client accounts, contributing to R&D for the publishing unit (e.g., virtual brochure project).
Signal Team Leader / NCO Service at Finnish Defence Forces (Planned Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Rovaniemi)
February 1, 1996 - October 1, 1996
Served as Signal Team Leader / NCO and later as Signal Team Leader / Company Clerk. Supported execution and coordination within unit responsibilities.

Education

Master of Arts (in progress) at Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia-AMK)
January 1, 2014 - August 6, 2026
Higher education studies (Marketing Communications) at Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia-AMK)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003

Industry Experience

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