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July 23, 2025
Andreas
Weis
Head of Design / Principal Product Designer
Victoria
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Career Journey
Career Story
I’m focused on short to mid-term roles where I can help companies move fast — either by stepping in as an interim Head of Design to stabilise and grow a team, or by jumping into a product as a hands-on principal to get critical work out the door. I’ve spent the past decade building design functions and scaling teams, but right now I’m most energised by finite challenges where I can solve real problems, create momentum, and hand over something better than I found it.
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Career & Personal Growth
My career goal is...
I’m focused on short to mid-term roles where I can help companies move fast — either by stepping in as an interim Head of Design to stabilise and grow a team, or by jumping into a product as a hands-on principal to get critical work out the door. I’ve spent the past decade building design functions and scaling teams, but right now I’m most energised by finite challenges where I can solve real problems, create momentum, and hand over something better than I found it.
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Contact Information
Phone
0490176623
Email
post@andreasweis.com
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Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
Design
Secondary Expertise
Strategy
Seniority Level
20 - 25 years
Key Skill
Creative thinking,Creativity,Design principles,Empathy,Design Thinking,Graphic design,Inspiring,Leadership,Responsive design,Team building,User experience development,User interface development,Web design
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