Pantelis Petmezas
Pantelis Petmezas
Design Operations & System Designer
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Profile
A Design Operations expert passionate about systems and processes. I’m a strong advocate for creating scalable, cohesive design systems that elevate product quality, recognizing that a deep understanding of operational constraints is essential for success.
Based in Athens, Greece.
Profile
A design operations expert passionate about systems and processes. I’m a strong advocate for creating scalable, cohesive design systems that elevate product quality, recognizing that a deep understanding of operational constraints is essential for success.
Based in Athens, Greece.
Experience
Previous and current roles that reflect a deep commitment to design innovation, system scalability, and operational excellence.
Design System Designer
Deel
Full-Time
Nov 2024 - Present
As Design System Designer at Deel I am focusing on building and scaling a robust design system to enhance product consistency and efficiency. Collaborating with design, engineering, and product teams to create cohesive components and streamline workflows, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Design System Designer
Deel
Full-Time
Nov 2024 - Present
As Design System Designer at Deel I am focusing on building and scaling a robust design system to enhance product consistency and efficiency. Collaborating with design, engineering, and product teams to create cohesive components and streamline workflows, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Design System Designer
Deel
Full-Time
Nov 2024 - Present
As Design System Designer at Deel I am focusing on building and scaling a robust design system to enhance product consistency and efficiency. Collaborating with design, engineering, and product teams to create cohesive components and streamline workflows, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Design Operations Lead
Scaleway
Full-Time
Nov 2022 - Nov 2024
At Scaleway, I led the overhaul of design operations, building a scalable foundation for the Ultraviolet Design System. This involved defining architecture, crafting reusable components, and ensuring consistency across products. I also revamped the design team’s workflows, improved cross-functional collaboration through optimized rituals and tool governance, and performed several workshops to align teams on best practices. My focus was on maximizing efficiency, scalability, and impact across the entire design department, bridging the gap between design and development while driving long-term growth.
Design Operations Lead
Scaleway
Full-Time
Nov 2022 - Nov 2024
At Scaleway, I led the overhaul of design operations, building a scalable foundation for the Ultraviolet Design System. This involved defining architecture, crafting reusable components, and ensuring consistency across products. I also revamped the design team’s workflows, improved cross-functional collaboration through optimized rituals and tool governance, and performed several workshops to align teams on best practices. My focus was on maximizing efficiency, scalability, and impact across the entire design department, bridging the gap between design and development while driving long-term growth.
Design Operations Lead
Scaleway
Full-Time
Nov 2022 - Nov 2024
At Scaleway, I led the overhaul of design operations, building a scalable foundation for the Ultraviolet Design System. This involved defining architecture, crafting reusable components, and ensuring consistency across products. I also revamped the design team’s workflows, improved cross-functional collaboration through optimized rituals and tool governance, and performed several workshops to align teams on best practices. My focus was on maximizing efficiency, scalability, and impact across the entire design department, bridging the gap between design and development while driving long-term growth.
Product Design Operations Lead
Skroutz
Full-Time
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
At Skroutz, I defined workflows, practices, and platforms with a holistic approach to scaling the design team, enhancing the cross-collaborative nature of the company. I led the maintenance, governance, and development of the Skroutz Design System, enabling teams to create cohesive and inclusive user experiences across all environments. Additionally, I supported the product design domain, empowering designers to drive impactful digital experiences for Skroutz users.
Product Design Operations Lead
Skroutz
Full-Time
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
At Skroutz, I defined workflows, practices, and platforms with a holistic approach to scaling the design team, enhancing the cross-collaborative nature of the company. I led the maintenance, governance, and development of the Skroutz Design System, enabling teams to create cohesive and inclusive user experiences across all environments. Additionally, I supported the product design domain, empowering designers to drive impactful digital experiences for Skroutz users.
Product Design Operations Lead
Skroutz
Full-Time
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
At Skroutz, I defined workflows, practices, and platforms with a holistic approach to scaling the design team, enhancing the cross-collaborative nature of the company. I led the maintenance, governance, and development of the Skroutz Design System, enabling teams to create cohesive and inclusive user experiences across all environments. Additionally, I supported the product design domain, empowering designers to drive impactful digital experiences for Skroutz users.
Product Design & Design Operations
Workable
Full-Time
May 2019 - Nov 2021
At Workable, I pioneered and implemented operational practices and processes, effectively demonstrating the value of DesignOps within the organization. I spearheaded the development and maintenance of the Workable Design System, creating and documenting a suite of reusable components. Additionally, I delivered high-quality, accessible features for the core product, with a strong focus on scalability and a data-driven, user-centric approach.
Product Design & Design Operations
Workable
Full-Time
May 2019 - Nov 2021
At Workable, I pioneered and implemented operational practices and processes, effectively demonstrating the value of DesignOps within the organization. I spearheaded the development and maintenance of the Workable Design System, creating and documenting a suite of reusable components. Additionally, I delivered high-quality, accessible features for the core product, with a strong focus on scalability and a data-driven, user-centric approach.
Product Design & Design Operations
Workable
Full-Time
May 2019 - Nov 2021
At Workable, I pioneered and implemented operational practices and processes, effectively demonstrating the value of DesignOps within the organization. I spearheaded the development and maintenance of the Workable Design System, creating and documenting a suite of reusable components. Additionally, I delivered high-quality, accessible features for the core product, with a strong focus on scalability and a data-driven, user-centric approach.
Expertise
Key competencies essential for navigating and excelling in various professional contexts.
Design System Development
Expertise in creating and maintaining scalable, cohesive design systems that ensure consistency across all digital products. This involves defining UI components, design patterns, and guidelines that streamline the design process and enhance user experience.
Process Optimization
Skilled in streamlining design workflows and processes to improve team efficiency and collaboration. Focused on identifying bottlenecks and implementing strategies that reduce friction, enabling designers to focus on creativity and innovation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Experienced in working closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to align design systems with broader business goals. Facilitates communication between teams to ensure design operations are integrated seamlessly across the organization.
Tooling and Automation
Proficient in leveraging and implementing design tools and automation to optimize workflows. This includes selecting the right tools, integrating them into the design process, and automating repetitive tasks to save time and improve output quality.
Governance and Documentation
Strong focus on maintaining governance and comprehensive documentation for design systems and processes. Ensures that all guidelines, standards, and best practices are well-documented and easily accessible, fostering consistency and knowledge sharing within the team.
Education
Degrees and certifications in the specialized fields of data science and business analytics.
University of Porto
Master of Sciences Program in Multimedia & Interaction Design
Focused on several projects involving web usability, user interfaces, sound design and digital systems. The wide variety of cross-media projects provided me with fundamental skills in the field of product design.
Sept 2016 - June 2018
University of Porto
Master of Sciences Program in Multimedia & Interaction Design
Focused on several projects involving web usability, user interfaces, sound design and digital systems. The wide variety of cross-media projects provided me with fundamental skills in the field of product design.
Sept 2016 - June 2018
University of Porto
Master of Sciences Program in Multimedia & Interaction Design
Focused on several projects involving web usability, user interfaces, sound design and digital systems. The wide variety of cross-media projects provided me with fundamental skills in the field of product design.
Sept 2016 - June 2018
University of Aegean
Bachelor of Sciences Program in Technologies and Communication
Explored and created a multidisciplinary profile where digital products were the main focus. Interactive systems and the creation of intuitive experienced had a significant role in my skillset development around design and technologies.
Sept 2010 - June 2014
University of Aegean
Bachelor of Sciences Program in Technologies and Communication
Explored and created a multidisciplinary profile where digital products were the main focus. Interactive systems and the creation of intuitive experienced had a significant role in my skillset development around design and technologies.
Sept 2010 - June 2014
University of Aegean
Bachelor of Sciences Program in Technologies and Communication
Explored and created a multidisciplinary profile where digital products were the main focus. Interactive systems and the creation of intuitive experienced had a significant role in my skillset development around design and technologies.
Sept 2010 - June 2014
Tech Stack
A curated list of the tools and technologies I use to streamline design and development.
Languages
Languages that I facilitate effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings.
Greek
Native
Greek
Native
Greek
Native
English
Professional working proficiency
English
Professional working proficiency
English
Professional working proficiency
Portuguse
Elementary proficiency
Portuguse
Elementary proficiency
Portuguse
Elementary proficiency
Pantelis Petmezas
Design Operations & System Designer.
Profile
A design operations expert passionate about systems and processes. I’m a strong advocate for creating scalable, cohesive design systems that elevate product quality, recognizing that a deep understanding of operational constraints is essential for success.
Based in Athens, Greece.
Languages
Proficient in multiple languages, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings.
Greek
Native or bilingual proficiency
Greek
Native or bilingual proficiency
English
Professional working proficiency
English
Professional working proficiency
Portuguse
Elementary proficiency
Portuguse
Elementary proficiency
Professional Skills
Key competencies essential for navigating and excelling in various professional contexts.
Design System Development
Expertise in creating and maintaining scalable, cohesive design systems that ensure consistency across all digital products. This involves defining UI components, design patterns, and guidelines that streamline the design process and enhance user experience.
Process Optimization
Skilled in streamlining design workflows and processes to improve team efficiency and collaboration. Focused on identifying bottlenecks and implementing strategies that reduce friction, enabling designers to focus on creativity and innovation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Experienced in working closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to align design systems with broader business goals. Facilitates communication between teams to ensure design operations are integrated seamlessly across the organization.
Tooling and Automation
Proficient in leveraging and implementing design tools and automation to optimize workflows. This includes selecting the right tools, integrating them into the design process, and automating repetitive tasks to save time and improve output quality.
Governance and Documentation
Strong focus on maintaining governance and comprehensive documentation for design systems and processes. Ensures that all guidelines, standards, and best practices are well-documented and easily accessible, fostering consistency and knowledge sharing within the team.
Education
Degrees and certifications in the specialized fields of data science and business analytics.
University of Porto
Master of Sciences Program in Multimedia & Interaction Design
Focused on several projects involving web usability, user interfaces, sound design and digital systems. The wide variety of cross-media projects provided me with fundamental skills in the field of product design.
Sept 2016 - June 2018
University of Porto
Master of Sciences Program in Multimedia & Interaction Design
Focused on several projects involving web usability, user interfaces, sound design and digital systems. The wide variety of cross-media projects provided me with fundamental skills in the field of product design.
Sept 2016 - June 2018
University of Aegean
Bachelor of Sciences Program in Technologies and Communication
Explored and created a multidisciplinary profile where digital products were the main focus. Interactive systems and the creation of intuitive experienced had a significant role in my skillset development around design and technologies.
Sept 2010 - June 2014
University of Aegean
Bachelor of Sciences Program in Technologies and Communication
Explored and created a multidisciplinary profile where digital products were the main focus. Interactive systems and the creation of intuitive experienced had a significant role in my skillset development around design and technologies.
Sept 2010 - June 2014
Tech Stack
A curated list of the tools and technologies I use to streamline design and development.
Experience
Proven track record in data science and business consulting, delivering impactful insights and results across industries.
Design Operations Lead
Scaleway
Full-Time
Nov 2022 - Present
At Scaleway, I led the overhaul of design operations, building a scalable foundation for the Ultraviolet Design System. This involved defining architecture, crafting reusable components, and ensuring consistency across products. I also revamped the design team’s workflows, improved cross-functional collaboration through optimized rituals and tool governance, and performed several workshops to align teams on best practices. My focus was on maximizing efficiency, scalability, and impact across the entire design department, bridging the gap between design and development while driving long-term growth.
Design Operations Lead
Scaleway
Full-Time
Nov 2022 - Present
At Scaleway, I led the overhaul of design operations, building a scalable foundation for the Ultraviolet Design System. This involved defining architecture, crafting reusable components, and ensuring consistency across products. I also revamped the design team’s workflows, improved cross-functional collaboration through optimized rituals and tool governance, and performed several workshops to align teams on best practices. My focus was on maximizing efficiency, scalability, and impact across the entire design department, bridging the gap between design and development while driving long-term growth.
Product Design Operations Lead
Skroutz
Full-Time
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
At Skroutz, I defined workflows, practices, and platforms with a holistic approach to scaling the design team, enhancing the cross-collaborative nature of the company. I led the maintenance, governance, and development of the Skroutz Design System, enabling teams to create cohesive and inclusive user experiences across all environments. Additionally, I supported the product design domain, empowering designers to drive impactful digital experiences for Skroutz users.
Product Design Operations Lead
Skroutz
Full-Time
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
At Skroutz, I defined workflows, practices, and platforms with a holistic approach to scaling the design team, enhancing the cross-collaborative nature of the company. I led the maintenance, governance, and development of the Skroutz Design System, enabling teams to create cohesive and inclusive user experiences across all environments. Additionally, I supported the product design domain, empowering designers to drive impactful digital experiences for Skroutz users.
Product Design & Design Operations
Workable
Full-Time
May 2019 - Nov 2021
At Workable, I pioneered and implemented operational practices and processes, effectively demonstrating the value of DesignOps within the organization. I spearheaded the development and maintenance of the Workable Design System, creating and documenting a suite of reusable components. Additionally, I delivered high-quality, accessible features for the core product, with a strong focus on scalability and a data-driven, user-centric approach.
Product Design & Design Operations
Workable
Full-Time
May 2019 - Nov 2021
At Workable, I pioneered and implemented operational practices and processes, effectively demonstrating the value of DesignOps within the organization. I spearheaded the development and maintenance of the Workable Design System, creating and documenting a suite of reusable components. Additionally, I delivered high-quality, accessible features for the core product, with a strong focus on scalability and a data-driven, user-centric approach.
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