Jeff Mahacek

Experience

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  Nerdwallet

  Vice President of Design

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  Nerdwallet gives consumers and small businesses clarity around all of life’s financial decisions. when it comes to credit cards, bank accounts, mortgages, insurance, loans or expenses like hospital costs and medical bills, consumers make almost all their decisions in the dark. nerdwallet is changing that, helping guide consumers' decisions with free, accessible tools, research and expert advice. headquartered in san francisco, we have more than 200 passionate “nerds” -- and $100 million in capital from ivp, rre ventures, iglobe partners and silicon valley bank -- to disrupt the personal finance industry. named one of the bay area news group’s best places to work, we offer: a world-class benefits package; flexible vacation; and amazing perks, from catered meals to a dog-friendly office and dedicated time for volunteering. we’re growing rapidly. if you’re interested in joining an amazing team made up from leaders from box, jpmorgan, linkedin, trulia, visa and zynga, please visit http

  • Scaled the organization (comprised of product design, user research, brand design, content strategy, and creative production) from 22 to 60 while incorporating new design operations and design technology disciplines
  • Led the team through the onset of the global pandemic, civil unrest, and rapidly fluctuating job market with negligible regrettable attrition
  • Introduced and launched a unified navigation system, page layout library, and design system