Dennis van Lith

Leading UX strategy using design thinking methodologies. Mentored junior, medior and even senior designers while managing cross-functional projects across multiple teams. Collaborated with product and design leadership to drive user experience initiatives in Fintech solutions, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. Streamlined UX processes reducing design-to-development time. Established UX research practice that influenced numerous strategic decisions.

Led UX design processes across international teams (Leiden, Netherlands & Bonn, Germany) in intellectual property domain. Managed multiple cross-functional projects while partnering with product/design leadership on strategic initiatives to streamline user experience and improve usability. Re-built scalable design system adopted across several product lines.

Delivered end-to-end design solutions across web, cloud, and application platforms for B2B/B2E/B2C clients. Led cross-platform user experiences while mentoring junior designer and guiding development teams. Collaborated with product management to align user needs, business goals, and technical implementation.

Redesigned GDPR-compliant identity/access management interactions for Europe's leading IDaaS platform. Delivered secure user experiences across B2E/B2C/B2B/CIAM use cases through user research and interaction design. Implemented emerging IAM technologies including biometric authentication, FIDO2/WebAuthn passwordless login, and adaptive access controls.

Senior UX Designer | Coosto Led end-to-end mobile UX design for social media analytics and web care platform. Conducted user testing, wireframing, and structural design to validate experiences. Developed detailed scenarios and storyboards to align product with user needs and guide development team through refined design process.

Recruited for backtracking and reorganizing the Microsoft SharePoint environment. Due to the wild grow of sites, environments, and blogs, the 2,2Pb of science- & work data was almost unattainable. Redesigned the look and feel. Redesigned a better search function with the Development team in London to optimize the workflow.

Worked independently with diverse clients including Politie Rotterdam Rijnmond, open-source communities, and design studios across Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This period sharpened my ability to adapt quickly, collaborate across different sectors, and deliver user-centered solutions in varied contexts—from public service to creative agencies.

• Information Architecture
• Interaction Design
• Visual Design
• Prototyping
• Wireframing
• Design Systems
• Accessibility (WCAG)
• Responsive Design
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Client Presentation
• Design Critique Facilitation
• Budget Management
• User-Centric management
• Resource Planning
• Team Mentoring
• Design Leadership
• Strategic Vision
• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Design Culture Development
• Career Development Coaching
• Design Thinking
• User Research
• Usability Testing
• Agile/Scrum Integration
• Design Sprint Facilitation
• Data Analysis & Metrics
• Content Strategy
• Innovation Workshops
• Design Operations (DesignOps)
• Expectation Management
• Creative Problem Solving under Pressure
• Pattern Recognition
• Cultural Bridge Building
• Feedback Synthesis
• Vendor Coordination