Karyn Nesby, UXC, PMP, CSM
Design Leader

Need to inject a fresh wave of creativity, innovation, and strategic design thinking into your design leadership team? Look no further! As an accomplished design leader, I bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation within organizations.

Who Am I?

I’m Karyn Nesby, a seasoned design leader with a passion for propelling businesses to new heights through the power of design.

I have honed my expertise in leading design teams and fostering a culture of excellence.

Key Achievements

Implemented UX

Established UX teams from inception and spearheaded Centers of Excellence initiatives, catalyzing innovation and fostering excellence throughout design teams.

AI in Design

Pioneered the integration of advanced technologies such as Generative AI, chatbots, biometrics, and cloud tools into established platforms, ensuring that design remained a cornerstone throughout the process.

Design Systems

Overhauled design systems and UI frameworks to enhance efficiency and functionality, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved user experiences.

What Sets Me Apart?

Amidst the whirlwind of technological advancement, I remain steadfast in my dedication to putting the user at the heart of every design decision. By deeply understanding user needs and behaviors, I ensure that our design solutions not only impress but truly resonate with your audience.

My journey in design has led me to:

  • Specialize in enterprise, SaaS, and customer-facing applications

  • Focus on service design and design thinking

  • Always strive to elevate the end-user experience while identifying opportunities for business expansion.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of; designers, project managers, product managers, software engineers, and web analysts across various professional levels.

CERTIFICATIONS: NNG User Experience Management Certification (UXC); Project Management Professional (PMP) ®, and Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

DEGREES: Master of Arts in Management & Leadership and Bachelor’s of Science in Advertising

Passion for Mentorship

Deeply committed to nurturing talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and empowering the next generation of leaders, with a strong emphasis on growth at both the individual and team levels.

Through coaching and mentoring, team members are encouraged to build their skills and reach their full potential within a safe, supportive space that inspires risk-taking, idea-sharing, and ongoing improvement.

Clear goals and a focus on accountability drive meaningful results, blending high performance with a culture that values well-being and collective success.

Building Connections

I believe in the power of sharing insights and building connections within the design and tech community. That's why I host the "Career Perspectives" podcast, where I delve into topics that enrich the professional journey of designers and technologists alike.

Let’s Connect

If you're seeking the expertise of a design leader to drive innovation, collaboration, mentoring and excellence within your organization, let's connect!

Message me to schedule a chat to share resume and portfolio details!

Testimonials

“Karyn is a leader and coach who promotes and delivers accountability and learning how she continues to steward her influence and position in ways that are ethical and deeply beneficial to others. I was able to learn from her experience-informed strategies, especially in areas of communication, as well as navigation of culture and environment Karyn’s mentorship and investment into my own development have been very effective.”

NICOLE T., Creative Professional

“Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also an advocate, coach and a mentor - but I did when I worked for Karyn Nesby. In that time, I had the pleasure of observing her build a world- class user experience team that collaborated with several development teams and hundreds of web applications. I'm not sure if anyone can appropriately express the value of having a leader with all of the qualities that Karyn does, but I can definitely say that anyone would be lucky to have Karyn as a manager, mentor or coach.”

J. Johnson., Technology Professional