I'm Kirk.
I'm Kirk.
I'm Kirk.
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Work Samples
Work Samples
A quick peek to show I’m not just talk. I led and/or designed everything you see below. Click into any image for the full story.
A quick peek to show I’m not just talk. I led and/or designed everything you see below. Click into any image for the full story.
Experience
Human-centered design leader based in Seattle, with over a decade of experience in product and UX design.
Director of UX/Product Design
Independence Pet Group
Sep 2022 - Present
Co-Founder
Shepherd Veterinary Software
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Product Designer
Kajabi
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
"He knows how to lead with compassion without compromising on vision or quality. People trust him because he listens…"
Cam Simony - Lead Product Designer @ Kajabi
"As both a talented designer and a confident decision maker, Kirk brings a desired passion, grounding, and creativity to any project he works on..."
Jake Quattrocchi - Senior Engineer @ Shepherd
"He knows how to lead with compassion without compromising on vision or quality. People trust him because he listens…"
Cam Simony - Lead Product Designer @ Kajabi
"As both a talented designer and a confident decision maker, Kirk brings a desired passion, grounding, and creativity to any project he works on..."
Jake Quattrocchi - Senior Engineer @ Shepherd
"He knows how to lead with compassion without compromising on vision or quality. People trust him because he listens…"
Cam Simony - Lead Product Designer @ Kajabi
"As both a talented designer and a confident decision maker, Kirk brings a desired passion, grounding, and creativity to any project he works on..."
Jake Quattrocchi - Senior Engineer @ Shepherd
Who I Am
I'm a purpose-driven design leader who values clarity, empathy, and impact over ego or optics. I lead by aligning teams around meaningful problems, using design to unlock strategic solutions. I build trust and prioritize long-term team health alongside business results. My approach blends vision-led thinking with grounded execution, making me a steady, thoughtful presence in fast-moving, cross-functional settings.
Who I Am
I'm a purpose-driven design leader who values clarity, empathy, and impact over ego or optics. I lead by aligning teams around meaningful problems, using design to unlock strategic solutions. I build trust and prioritize long-term team health alongside business results. My approach blends vision-led thinking with grounded execution, making me a steady, thoughtful presence in fast-moving, cross-functional settings.
Who I Am
I'm a purpose-driven design leader who values clarity, empathy, and impact over ego or optics. I lead by aligning teams around meaningful problems, using design to unlock strategic solutions. I build trust and prioritize long-term team health alongside business results. My approach blends vision-led thinking with grounded execution, making me a steady, thoughtful presence in fast-moving, cross-functional settings.