Mitchell
Clements
Outcome Driven
Design Leadership
Outcome
Driven Design Leadership
Mitchell Clements is a Sr. Product Design Manager who specializes in vision, strategy, storytelling, and building design teams to drive business results.
Mitchell Clements is a Sr. Product Design Manager who specializes in vision, strategy, storytelling, and building design teams to drive business results.
8+
Years of leadership
Across enterprise, startups, and non-profit design communities.
8+
Years of leadership
Across enterprise, startups, and non-profit design communities.
8+
Years of leadership
Across enterprise, startups, and non-profit design communities.
22
Teams directed
In a single leadership role with up to 9 direct reports.
22
Teams directed
In a single leadership role with up to 9 direct reports.
22
Teams directed
In a single leadership role with up to 9 direct reports.
10M
Users impacted
From the products I've led and built.
10M
Users impacted
From the products I've led, managed, and built.
$1.2 Billion
Valuation achieved from a 4 year vision and strategy
$1.2 Billion
Valuation achieved from a 4 year vision and strategy
$1.2 Billion
Valuation achieved from a 4 year vision and strategy
8+
Years of leadership
Across enterprise, startups, and non-profit design communities.
22
Teams directed
In a single leadership role with up to 9 direct reports.
10M
Users impacted
From the products I've led and built.
$1.2 Billion
Valuation achieved from a 4 year vision and strategy
10M
Users impacted
From the products I've led and built.
Leadership Case Studies
The stories behind my work, teams, and impact
Leadership Case Studies
The stories behind my work, teams, and impact
Leading Design for 10 Million Users
At nCino I helped grow our design team to 30 designers while also directing the product design vision for the company's largest business unit.
9 Designers
Directly managed
22 Teams
Directed
72 NPS
From 10M Users
Leading Design for 10 Million Users
At nCino I helped grow our design team to 30 designers while also directing the product design vision for the company's largest business unit.
9 Designers
Directly managed
22 Teams
Directed
72 NPS
From 10M Users
Leading Design for 10 Million Users
At nCino I helped grow our design team to 30 designers while also directing the product design vision for the company's largest business unit.
9 Designers
Directly managed
22 Teams
Directed
72 NPS
From 10M Users
Leading Design for 10 Million Users
At nCino I helped grow our design team to 30 designers while also directing the product design vision for the company's largest business unit.
9 Designers
Directly managed
22 Teams
Directed
72 NPS
From 10M Users
From Zero to a $1.2 Billion Valuation
At SimpleNexus I created a product vision, strategy, and design system to transform a basement startup into a billion dollar unicorn.
$2M → $46M
Annual Revenue
2 → 35%
Market share
98%
Customer retention
From Zero to a $1.2 Billion Valuation
At SimpleNexus I created a product vision, strategy, and design system to transform a basement startup into a billion dollar unicorn.
$2M → $46M
Annual Revenue
2 → 35%
Market share
98%
Customer retention
From Zero to a $1.2 Billion Valuation
At SimpleNexus I created a product vision, strategy, and design system to transform a basement startup into a billion dollar unicorn.
$2M → $46M
Annual Revenue
2 → 35%
Market share
98%
Customer retention
From Zero to a $1.2 Billion Valuation
At SimpleNexus I created a product vision, strategy, and design system to transform a basement startup into a billion dollar unicorn.
$2M → $46M
Annual Revenue
2 → 35%
Market share
98%
Retention
Providing Mentorship for 420 Mentees
As the Chair of the Product Hive Mentorship program, I organized a team of leaders to give back to the design community.
2,600+
Mentorship Sessions
420
Mentees
180
Mentors
Providing Mentorship for 420 Mentees
As the Chair of the Product Hive Mentorship program, I organized a team of leaders to give back to the design community.
2,600+
Mentorship Sessions
420
Mentees
180
Mentors
Providing Mentorship for 420 Mentees
As the Chair of the Product Hive Mentorship program, I organized a team of leaders to give back to the design community.
2,600+
Mentorship Sessions
420
Mentees
180
Mentors
Providing Mentorship for 420 Mentees
As the Chair of the Product Hive Mentorship program, I organized a team of leaders to give back to the design community.
2,600+
Mentorship Sessions
420
Mentees
180
Mentors
Testimonials
Testimonials
What it's like to work with Mitch
What it's like to work with Mitch
“Mitch keeps a clear vision from both the business perspective as well as design. It's a rare match and I'm proud to work with him.”
Matt Hansen - CEO
“If I could clone Mitch, I totally would. He exhibits all of the qualities, and the proof is in the respect he gets from the people that work with him.”
Ben Callis - UX Director
“Mitch's ability to think big is impressive. He is always striving for understanding the motivation behind what we are doing and thinking about how it ultimately should be.”
Josh Menden - Engineering Manager
“Mitch’s diplomacy, communication, and storytelling can capture a room and inspire people to change and work together. His leadership is rooted in his kindness, sense of care, empathy, and his ability to defuse tension with humor.”
Anonymous 360 Feedback - Designer
Design Community Leadership
Design Community Leadership
Giving back to the design community
Giving back to the design community
Public Speaking
Featured Speaker at 20+ Events in the Past 2 Years
Featured Speaker at 20+ Events in the Past 2 Years
Whether it's conferences, podcasts, or meetups, I enjoy speaking on design leadership, career growth, and the business impact of design.
Whether it's conferences, podcasts, or meetups, I enjoy speaking on design leadership, career growth, and the business impact of design.
Career Coaching
Over 120 Designers Coached 1:1
Over 120 Designers Coached 1:1
Nothing is more fulfilling to me than meeting designers, understanding their challenges, and enabling a path forward for them.
Nothing is more fulfilling to me than meeting designers, understanding their challenges, and enabling a path forward for them.
"Mitch improved my confidence as a designer by 10x! I would encourage any designer looking for professional guidance to reach out to Mitch, a decorated and valued voice in the field of Product Design."
— Luis Deniz
"Mitch improved my confidence as a designer by 10x! I would encourage any designer looking for professional guidance to reach out to Mitch, a decorated and valued voice in the field of Product Design."
— Luis Deniz
"Mitch improved my confidence as a designer by 10x! I would encourage any designer looking for professional guidance to reach out to Mitch, a decorated and valued voice in the field of Product Design."
— Luis Deniz
"Mitch improved my confidence as a designer by 10x! I would encourage any designer looking for professional guidance to reach out to Mitch, a decorated and valued voice in the field of Product Design."
— Luis Deniz
"His insights were clear, concise and impactful… I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge in UX."
— Marlon James
"His insights were clear, concise and impactful… I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge in UX."
— Marlon James
"His insights were clear, concise and impactful… I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge in UX."
— Marlon James
"His insights were clear, concise and impactful… I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge in UX."
— Marlon James
"…He gave me not only valuable suggestions but also confidence. I feel so grateful that I reached out to him and asked for his help… I highly recommend him as a mentor."
— Xinya Zhao
"…He gave me not only valuable suggestions but also confidence. I feel so grateful that I reached out to him and asked for his help… I highly recommend him as a mentor."
— Xinya Zhao
"…He gave me not only valuable suggestions but also confidence. I feel so grateful that I reached out to him and asked for his help… I highly recommend him as a mentor."
— Xinya Zhao
"…He gave me not only valuable suggestions but also confidence. I feel so grateful that I reached out to him and asked for his help… I highly recommend him as a mentor."
— Xinya Zhao
"Mitchell is one of best UX mentors that I ever had. He knows what he is doing and he has a strong understanding about UX… He can teach you a lot of lessons just within 5 mins."
— Kulojeet Kingshuk Sarker
"Mitchell is one of best UX mentors that I ever had. He knows what he is doing and he has a strong understanding about UX… He can teach you a lot of lessons just within 5 mins."
— Kulojeet Kingshuk Sarker
"Mitchell is one of best UX mentors that I ever had. He knows what he is doing and he has a strong understanding about UX… He can teach you a lot of lessons just within 5 mins."
— Kulojeet Kingshuk Sarker
"He has provided me with so many valuable insights about how to improve my portfolio, but he also explained the why and how behind his thoughts. If you are looking for a UX mentor, Mitchell is the person you are looking for."
— Haoyang Guan
"He has provided me with so many valuable insights about how to improve my portfolio, but he also explained the why and how behind his thoughts. If you are looking for a UX mentor, Mitchell is the person you are looking for."
— Haoyang Guan
"He has provided me with so many valuable insights about how to improve my portfolio, but he also explained the why and how behind his thoughts. If you are looking for a UX mentor, Mitchell is the person you are looking for."
— Haoyang Guan
"Great to talk with Mitchell. For the beginner stage, he helped me have more clear insight into how to build a portfolio."
— Chiayu Hu
"Great to talk with Mitchell. For the beginner stage, he helped me have more clear insight into how to build a portfolio."
— Chiayu Hu
"Great to talk with Mitchell. For the beginner stage, he helped me have more clear insight into how to build a portfolio."
— Chiayu Hu
Online Writing
50K+
Followers
50K+
Followers
1.7 Million
Monthly impressions
1.7 Million
Monthly impressions
30K+
Monthly engagement
30K+
Monthly engagement
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
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65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
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72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
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55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
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270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
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78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
How does this happen?
We’re supposed to talk to customers and build for...
949
•
72 comments • 84 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
“Can you sprinkle some UX magic on this?”
Often UX designers are seen as the usability wizar…
1,467
•
65 comments • 124 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
UX doesn't own the entire user experience.
For example, some of the worst user experiences...
1,839
•
270 comments • 107 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
Far too often, we jump straight into solutions.
But how do we know if we're solving the right prob...
1,179
•
55 comments • 139 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
You don't have to specialize.
As a designer, it's okay to be good at several skills...
1,042
•
72 comments • 68 reposts
Mitchell Clements
Sr. Product Design Manager
We often want to appear like we have the answers.
We think if we pretend to know everything, then pe...
1,331
•
78 comments • 94 reposts
Leadership Philosophy
Leadership Philosophy
My core values as a design leader
My core values as a design leader
People before pixels
Relationships, empathy, collaboration and trust will always have a greater impact on a product than the UI.
Outcomes over output
Mockups, code, and roadmaps don’t matter if they're not making an impact on the users and the business
Start with the end in mind
If everyone is rallied around the same vision, then you’re much more likely to achieve it together.
Lead with context, not control
Teams don't need micromanaging. Focus on empowering them with guidance, trust, and autonomy.
And above all, treat others with kindness and respect.
And above all, treat others with kindness and respect.
How can I help you?
How can I help you?
I'm more than happy to chat. Message me on Linkedin, email me at mitchclements.design@gmail.com, or contact me using the form below.
Mitchell Clements
Senior Product Design Manager
mitchclements.design@gmail.com
2025 All rights reserved
Mitchell Clements
Senior Product Design Manager
mitchclements.design@gmail.com
2025 All rights reserved
Mitchell Clements
Senior Product Design Manager
mitchclements.design@gmail.com
2025 All rights reserved
Mitchell Clements
Senior Product Design Manager
mitchclements.design@gmail.com
2025 All rights reserved