@derekbender

Digital product designer. Previously @Dott, @Instacart, @Pinterest, @Uber, @Lumosity. Let's go somewhere.

 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Joined February 2008
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In spring of 2021, I interviewed for Senior-level product designer positions in the EU (Amsterdam & Berlin). 36 in total. Of those, 5 turned into offers. And I took a ~50% pay cut coming from SF.
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For those who are curious, here's the spreadsheet that helped me track everything from salaries to company size while I interviewed:
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If you asked: "That was 2021, but what about now?" Well, I went through interview rounds again in Sep 2022 & Feb 2023. I'll post about those soon.
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I never once applied to a job while in SF. Recruiters have always reached out preemptively. If you're EU-based, you have to apply for jobs—recruiters almost never reach out directly.
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I temporarily set my location on LinkedIn back to SF during my latest job search. I averaged 1-2 recruiter inquiries per day.
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Unfortunately, no US-based company would continue the conversation once they knew I was in the EU. Huge missed opportunity for those companies that were touting "remote friendly" positions.
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I'm also getting ready to launch my revamped portfolio. Building in @framer is oh so nice!
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After a 3 month search, I've found my next position! Will share details soon. Until then I'll share some anecdotes of my experience.
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I’m on the hunt for a new product design role! Prev. @flexport, @instacart & @uber. Designing complex systems, internal tools and 0-1 experiences. Looking for full-time in the EU (I’m Amsterdam-based) or contract gigs (🌎 anywhere). If you’re hiring, DM me!
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I just published: When a ballot decides your business model — a Case Study link.medium.com/yvVVrpP4Bib

When a ballot decides your business model — a Case Study

A retrospective on designing for the business-critical cases around California’s Prop 22.

link.medium.com
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Looking for a coffee spot to work from with good wifi in the Kinkerstraat/Foodhallen area ☕️💻. Any recs @ow @femkesvs @KevinHawkinsDC @DevonMoodley?
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Life updates:
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Seen this error multiple times on job posts. Bad UI on the creation side...?
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The logistics for cross country moves are a nightmare. It's 10x more complicated when you don't have loading/unloading space, ie a driveway.
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Planning a long roundtrip from CA to FL. Any sights/stops/attractions along I-10 that can't be missed?
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Officially looking for new opportunities! If you know any leads/contacts for design gigs in Europe, please send them my way 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺
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After a year and a half, I'm back on Twitter! What'd I miss?!?!
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Last time I ever try to use @Getaround. 0/2 on trying to get a car and they wasted so much of our time. Inferior experience all around.
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