Nick Lenko

Profile

Tech obsessed, smart home living product leader who loves to launch useful software products and experiences that delight.

Experience

VP of Product & Design, AdParlor; Toronto, ON — 2018-Present

• Partner closely with engineering, product, and operations teams
• Provide thought leadership to develop the right product strategy
• Collect and analyze feedback to shape end products
• Foster a culture of product innovation and excellence
• Mentor 15+ reports in their roles, and how make enact a strategy
• Meet with clients to pitch new business and gather product feedback
• Oversee the conceptualization, development and launch of SaSS offering

Director of Product Design, AdParlor; Toronto, ON — 2015-2018

• Managed Product Design, Client Design and Marketing Design teams
• Launched a creative-at-scale product + service initiative
• Measured KPIs and financial impact of features
• Ensured the highest standard of design and user experience

Product Designer, AdParlor; Toronto, ON — 2013-2015

• Designed and oversaw launch of new SaaS platform
• Implemented a design methodology and UI pattern library
• Advocated for tools to streamline the design-to-build process
• Hired additional product designers
• Rapidly produced multiple concepts and prototypes

UX/UI Designer, Achievers; Toronto, ON — 2011-2013

• Designed white label recognition platform for international customers
• Produced sketches, wireframes, mockups and prototypes
• Gathered and evaluated user requirements in collaboration with product managers, engineers and customers

Graphic Designer, Watt International; Toronto, ON — 2010–2011

• Designer on the McDonalds Canada account
• Designed initial concepts for digital motion menu boards
• Conceptualized and designed McCafé brand pieces
• Conceptualized and designed Filet-o-Fish “Get Hooked” campaign

Education

Digital Design Diploma, Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, BC — 2010

Skills

Attention to Detail  •  User Experience Design •  Interface Design •  Product • Strategy • Leadership  • Problem Solving  •  B2B & B2C Products  •  IoT Tech • Social Advertising  • Retail Marketing •  Responsive Design •  Typography • Art Direction • Collaboration • Mentorship

References

References available upon request.