# Diego Pinna

> Design Leader | Expert in Growth & Re-Engagement Strategies | $100M+ in Revenue Generated at Nerdwallet | End-to-End Product Design Specialist

Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/diego

I am a highly accomplished and hands-on design manager with extensive experience designing for major financial institutions, global automotive brands, large organizations, and multiple startups at various stages. I possess core competencies in user experience (UX), product design, user research, rapid prototyping, design methodology, product definition and vision, wireframing, and UI. I am highly knowledgeable in the end-to-end design lifecycle, from defining requirements to user testing. I am also proficient in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and I have successfully led and mentored distributed teams to accomplish desired results.

## Work Experience
### Senior Product Designer - Intelligence @ Point72
Jan 2024 – Present | New York, United States

### Product Design Manager @ NerdWallet
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | New York, United States
Led the Growth and Activations design team, driving product strategy and execution across mobile, web, and email platforms. Managed and mentored a team of designers, pushing the quality of design work and fostering a user-centered design culture. Delivered a new SMB platform with a Premium experience, leveraging frequent user testing, data, and A/B validation to achieve >$100M in revenue in 2023.

### Senior Product Designer @ NerdWallet
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States
Led the design of mobile and web experiences for Nerdwallet's SMB platform, refining product features to drive user engagement and achieve quarterly OKRs. Promoted User Research tools, mentored designers and stakeholders on UXR methodologies, and collaborated with distributed teams to deliver seamless cross-platform experiences.

### Senior User Experience Designer @ Clear Street
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | New York, United States
Led the design and product strategy for the Clear Street Customer Portal, an innovative platform for hedge funds and prop-trading firms. Collaborated closely with C-Suite stakeholders and cross-functional teams to iterate on design vision and execute high-quality design solutions. Played a key role in expanding the design team and establishing a strong design practice.

### UX Director @ Golin
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | London, United Kingdom
Directed the design strategy for multiple Unilever products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions. Spearheaded the design of an internal tool that streamlined product launches and managed packaging copy, enhancing operational efficiency and product consistency across global markets.

### Senior UX Designer @ Consultant Senior Product Designer
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | London, United Kingdom
Guided clients in developing products with best UX practices, aligning business strategy with product development roadmap. Produced wireframes, high-fidelity UI mockups, and interactive prototypes.

### Interaction Designer @ RMA Consulting
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | London, United Kingdom
Worked with NHS to deliver an iOS app to track newborn sleep disorders. Collaborated with HSBC global product team to design the HSBCnet web application and iOS app, providing support in multiple countries and localizations.

### Interaction Designer @ Workshare
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | London, United Kingdom
Worked with three Agile teams and managed a suite of Workshare desktop applications (£20M per year in revenues). Redesigned iOS app (iPhone / iPad), increasing user engagement from 3% to 42%. Designed and wrote new software features (described by using acceptance criteria).

### Business Analyst @ IdeaPlane
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | London, United Kingdom
Worked as a product owner with an Agile developer team, building and managing an Enterprise Social Network web app, initially developed for Deutsche Bank.


## Education
### MS in Integrated Digital Media
New York University

### Master's Degree in International and Diplomatic Sciences, with specialization in Political Diplomacy
Università degli Studi di Trieste

### Bachelor degree in International and Diplomatic Science
Università degli Studi di Trieste


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/diegopinna

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Last updated: 2026-02-23