About me
Hi, I'm Max - a solo product designer helping SaaS teams design smarter, ship faster, and build more user-friendly products — without hiring full-time.
I work with startups, founders, and small product teams to improve user experience, simplify onboarding, and build design systems that scale. Most of my work is async, feedback-friendly, and structured to deliver updates every 2–3 days (or faster).
With a background in UX and interaction design, I help remote teams clarify structure, reduce friction, and build consistent, component-driven interfaces. I care about clear flows, strong patterns, and fast feedback cycles that don’t rely on meetings.
I enjoy collaborating across time zones, communicating clearly, and making sure every screen has purpose and polish.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to support your product design — from UX audits to UI systems — let's talk. I’ll start with a small UX review or one-week sprint so we can move quickly and build trust from day one.
My Design Process
How I run design projects remotely and designing with clarity across time zones.
I design for SaaS and product teams in async-first environments, where speed, clarity, and structured collaboration are essential. I provide project updates every 2–3 days (or faster when needed) so teams always know what’s happening — no micromanagement or daily syncs required.
My Remote Collaboration Stack
- Figma – collaborative files, structured components, and clean version control
- CleanShot – quick screen recordings to explain flows, design decisions, and updates
- Slack + Trello – async communication, task management, and feedback loops
- Heuristic Analysis – used at the start of projects to identify usability issues and guide early design decisions
How I Communicate
- I send CleanShot videos to walk through designs and rationale without needing a meeting
- I maintain organized Figma files with comments, versioning, and named iterations
- Trello boards reflect live progress, feedback status, and upcoming priorities
- I deliver concise updates every 2–3 days, or faster during active sprints and deadlines
Real-World Examples
"Created structured Figma handoff files with specs, organized layers, and embedded CleanShot recordings."
"Delivered UX/UI updates on a fast-moving project with a remote product team worldwide."
"Identified key usability blockers in an onboarding flow through heuristic analysis and redesigned the flow within 48 hours."
What You Can Expect From Me
- Fast, transparent updates and clear design direction.
- Efficient async collaboration using tools your team already uses.
- Process-focused thinking without over-documentation.
- Actionable design that balances speed, usability, and business goals.
Design Philosophy
Good design should feel invisible, but intentional.
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Simplicity that doesn’t sacrifice usability:
I believe the best designs are clean and intuitive, but never at the expense of functionality. Every element must serve a clear purpose.
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Clear communication and documentation over excessive meetings:
Especially in remote and async environments, well-structured documentation and transparent updates keep everyone aligned without draining time.
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Consistency through systems, not templates:
I focus on building flexible design systems that empower teams to move quickly while maintaining visual and functional consistency across the product.
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Good design doesn’t need to be explained — but it helps if it is:
I strive to create interfaces that feel natural to use, but I also make sure my design decisions are clearly documented to foster shared understanding.
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User empathy drives everything:
Understanding real user pain points and workflows guides my design choices, ensuring solutions are relevant and impactful.
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Iterate fast, learn fast:
I embrace an iterative mindset—launching early and refining based on feedback and data, especially in fast-paced SaaS environments.
Who I Work With
I partner best with early- to mid-stage SaaS companies and remote-first product teams that prioritize clear communication, rapid iteration, and thoughtful design systems.
These teams value independence, asynchronous collaboration, and transparent progress updates that keep everyone aligned without constant meetings.
I am interested in opportunities where I can contribute as a contract designer, freelancer, or fractional product design lead—helping teams clarify UX challenges, accelerate delivery, and build scalable design foundations.
If your team thrives on autonomy, values design as a strategic asset, and embraces fast-paced product development cycles, I’d love to connect.
Toolset
Figma, Sketch, Trello, Slack, CleanShot, PHP, HTML/CSS/JS