Dear Hiring Team at Supernova,

I am delighted to provide a glowing recommendation for Dawid as he applies for the Senior Product Designer position within your organization. I had the privilege of overseeing Dawid's exceptional work as a Designer on the Brainly Design System Team, as well as when he transitioned to the Product Team to work on tools for Brainly moderators. I can confidently recommend him as an exceptional team player, a highly resourceful "plug and play" designer, and one of the smartest and fastest-growing designers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I am confident that he possesses the qualifications and experience necessary to excel in this role, as outlined in your job posting.

Contributions to Product and Design Direction: Dawid consistently contributed to the overall product and design direction during his tenure with our team in the Design Center of Excellence. He was also one of the most active members of the Product Design community at Brainly. He demonstrated an innate ability to comprehend the bigger picture while meticulously attending to design details.

Collaboration with Engineering: Dawid is well-known for his ability to collaborate seamlessly with engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. His collaborative spirit ensured that design and development teams worked harmoniously toward common goals. Dawid also actively collaborated with our developers on innovative solutions for design tooling, and he has authored code himself, successfully making pull requests to the Brainly codebase.

Prototyping and High-Fidelity Designs: Dawid has a strong track record of creating both prototypes and high-fidelity designs that have played a pivotal role in enhancing our product's user experience. His designs consistently impressed stakeholders and customers alike. Additionally, Dawid possesses UX motion skills, enabling him to create delightful experiences with ease.

Quality and Consistency: Quality and consistency were hallmarks of Dawid's work. Whenever I entrusted a task to Dawid, I was confident that he would deliver the highest quality work, on time, often with an extra touch of finesse. He was a cornerstone in maintaining the quality standards aligned with our organization's aspirations.

User Research and Interviews: Dawid's commitment to user-centric design was evident through his extensive experience in conducting user research and interviews, even while on the Design System Team. This practice ensured our product remained aligned with our users' evolving needs.

Collaboration with Product Managers: Dawid seamlessly collaborated with our product managers. He consistently performed at a high level and demonstrated exceptional teamwork on every team he joined, earning the trust and admiration of managers and team members alike.

Creative Standards: Dawid played an instrumental role in establishing creative standards within our design projects. His proficiency in motion design set him apart among other designers, allowing us to push the boundaries of Brainly's design by showcasing the value motion can bring. His innovative approach consistently led to intuitive and coherent design solutions.

Design System Expertise: Dawid is well-versed in design systems and has experience in evolving and implementing them. He began his journey on the Design System team nearly from its inception and was one of its primary contributors before transitioning to one of the product teams. His proficiency in creating, utilizing, and enhancing our design system will undoubtedly be a transferable skill that few Product Designers on the market possess.

In addition to meeting the core requirements, Dawid boasts a stellar track record in other areas:

Experience: With over 5 years of professional experience, Dawid possesses the maturity and expertise required for the role. His recent promotion to Senior Product Designer was well-deserved, as he consistently demonstrated maturity beyond his level since joining Brainly.

Independence: Dawid has demonstrated the ability to independently lead design initiatives, showcasing his autonomy and leadership skills.

Visual, UI, and Interaction Skills: His design skills, particularly in visual, UI, and interaction design, are exceptional, and he possesses the ability to mentor and guide others effectively in these areas.

Simplifying Complex Workflows: Dawid has a history of simplifying complex workflows, a testament to his problem-solving abilities.

English Communication: He has strong English communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration with global teams and stakeholders. Dawid also excels at creating engaging and concise presentations.

Regarding "Nice to haves," Dawid has also demonstrated:

Design System Leadership: Dawid has championed our design systems initiatives and was my "right-hand" in managing our design system while working on our team.

Product Development with Small Teams: He has experience in designing and building tools with small teams, both on the product team and within the design system team.

Hands-on experience with web technologies like React, HTML, and/or CSS: While Dawid is not a web developer, he possesses a solid skills in web technologies like React, HTML, and CSS, enabling him to actively contribute to Brainly code base through GitHub, as previously mentioned.

I wholeheartedly endorse Dawid as a candidate for the Senior Product Designer position at Supernova. His dedication, skill set, and experience make him a valuable asset to any design team. With your organization, I believe he can shine even brighter and contribute significantly to his team's success. Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional information or have specific questions about Dawid's qualifications.

Warm regards,

Sincerely,
Patrycja Rozmus
ex - Sr. Design Manager @ Brainly
patrycjarozmus.com
patrycjarozmus@duck.com
+48 574 780 999