David Mekerishvili

Design Engineer

I lead teams to ship digital products that matter through design and operational excellence—turning vision into real-world impact.

TL;DR

Design Thinking
Design Systems
Data-driven Design
Design Operations
Creative Direction
Design Leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Startupper
Strategic planning
Team scaling
Design culture
Vibe coding
Design-to-code

Skills

Strategic Planning and Execution

Led department-wide changes that cut project timelines in half by redesigning how teams plan and work together across departments.

Design Operations Management

Built design operations from the ground up, cutting project delivery time by 30% through better processes and tooling.

Leadership and Team Development

Built a team culture where people thrive. Mentored designers from junior roles through to Senior Design Managers and Design Operations leadership.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Brought design, marketing, and engineering together on shared projects, improving delivery speed by 25% through better communication and aligned goals.

Creativity and Innovation

Shipped design solutions that drove real results—40% jump in customer satisfaction through better user experiences and stronger brand presence.

Design Process Improvement

Redesigned our entire design workflow, making teams 65% faster while actually improving quality through smarter reviews and clearer handoffs.

Work Experience

Notes

Connect

Feel free to contact me at paperdavid@gmail.com