Kaila van Sumer is a designer and team lead with 10 years of experience across research, cx, and product design.

Currently Head of UX @ CutTime

Available for consulting and freelance

A little about me,

and how I prefer to work

As a designer, my work is hypothesis-driven, methodical, and user-centered. I believe good UX is accomplished through collaborative, iterative prototyping and evaluation of ideas. I love working with execs, engineers, and product managers to explore the boundaries of what's possible and delivering design that creates value for business by helping customers.

As a leader, I believe in taking responsibility, giving credit to others, and getting the best out of a team through individual support, encouragement, and recognition. I work hard to create psychological safety by communicating clearly, modeling expectations, and facilitating open dialogue.

As a human, my approach to life is enthusiastic and joyful. I value craftsmanship, family, personal achievement, wellness, presence, and introspection. I love people, and I love this work. Coffee, mathematics, and rock climbing are also great.

Where I was before,

(also known as a résumé)

Work

  • Head of UX @ CutTimePresent
  • Senior Product Designer @ CutTime2024 - 2026
  • Senior UX/UI Designer @ Echobind2022 - 2024
  • UX/UI Designer III @ Echobind2021 - 2022
  • UX/UI Designer II @ Echobind2021
  • UX/UI Designer @ Markful2019 - 2020
  • CX Specialist @ Markful2017 - 2019
  • Research Assistant @ Northern Arizona University2016

Education

  • B.Sc. Psychology @ Northern Arizona University2019 - 2020

Writing,

mostly notes to myself

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