About

I'm Mike Haynes, a senior product designer with a decade of professional experience in product, UI, UX. I also have a background in front-end design and development, having built websites for the better part of 15 years.

When I'm not doing that, I'm spending time with my wife and son, playing a video game, or organizing my comic book collection. I'm currently located in frigid lovely Winnipeg, Canada.

Key skills

Agentic workflows, Collaboration, Figma, Human-centred design, HTML/CSS, Interaction design, Claude Code, Nova, Product design, Prompt engineering, UI/UX design, User testing, Wireframing

Experience

  • Jane
    Senior Product Designer
    2024–Present

    Driving the design of innovative patient-facing features at Jane, including the upcoming marketplace, conducting user research to inform product decisions, working closely with development and product management teams to deliver delightful experiences.

  • Workleap
    Senior Product Designer
    2022–2024

    Helped launch Workleap's Skills product, designing AI-powered features like an automated growth plan builder, a smart directory, and interactive assessments, simplifying employee development and helping companies take a skills-based approach to hiring.

  • StreamElements
    Product Designer
    2021–2022

    Revamped StreamElements' merchandise e-commerce experience, designing a user-friendly editor and storefront to give creators a new way to engage fans. Additionally, built the foundation for internal CRM system, streamlining sponsorship management and helping boost creator signups.

  • Amazon
    UX Designer
    2020–2021

    Redesigned features of the Kindle iOS app and built new shopping functionality for Amazon.com, enhancing the overall user experience. Conducted user research to inform design decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

  • Bold Commerce
    Product Designer
    2018–2020

    Led the design overhaul of Flocker's creator e-commerce experience, crafting storefronts, dashboards, and onboarding flows to enhance usability. Drove user testing, leveraging findings to drive design improvements. Produced marketing assets to support successful launches.

  • Payworks
    UX/UI Designer
    2016–2018

    Overhauled the user experience of Payworks' Human Resources application and client portal, improving usability for both employees and clients. Created and implemented a company-wide design system, ensuring consistency and scalability. Collaborated with development teams to tackle design debt, streamlining legacy products.

  • SkipTheDishes
    Product Designer
    2015–2016

    Helped lead the design of a brand new SkipTheDishes mobile ordering experience on iOS and Android, and a new way for customers to track their orders live, in real time, on the web and within the updated mobile app.

Education

  • Red River College
    Advanced Graphic Design
    2014–2015
  • Red River College
    Graphic Design
    2012–2014
  • Red River College
    Website Development
    2006