Fractional product designer
I help early-stage teams craft their most valuable product experiences - delivering scalable design solutions with strategic impact.
Let me introduce myself
I’m Tyler, a seasoned product designer with over a decade of experience helping startups and SaaS companies bring their ideas to life.
At Zapier, my work shaped features that impacted millions of users, driving growth and improving long-term usability. During my time at the Indeed Product Incubator, I focused on taking early-stage concepts from 0 to 1, turning ambitious ideas into viable products that gained real traction. I’ve also partnered with over 30 startups to launch products, secure funding, and scale effectively.
Over the years, I’ve seen how thoughtful product design can create clarity, momentum, and alignment. Whether it’s refining an existing product or building something entirely new, my focus is always on turning uncertainty into action, helping founders and teams accelerate their path to product-market fit.
"Finding and maintaining product-market fit is the single most important skill I've developed."
Benefits of fractional design
Cost-effective
Get senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time designer, with no need to pay for benefits, taxes, or overhead.
Experience that matters
With over a decade of experience designing for startups and SaaS companies, I bring a proven ability to turn ambiguity into clarity and create products that deliver real value.
Faster results
Unlike hiring a full-time designer who might still be ramping up, I can jump in immediately to help you design, iterate, and deliver results on a tight timeline.
Focus on your goals
As a flexible partner, I adapt to your startup’s needs—whether that’s refining your MVP, prioritizing features, or scaling your design systems for growth.
More runway for your team
Avoid the long-term commitment and upfront costs of hiring a full-time designer while still getting access to expertise that supports your early-stage growth.
Scalable partnership
My monthly retainers give you the flexibility to get the support you need, when you need it, without the constraints of onboarding a permanent team member.
My role, based on your stage
Pre-seed
You’ve got a solid idea and you’re ready to bring it to life. I’ll work with you to cut through the noise and focus on delivering an elegant MVP to help you raise, acquire customers, or bootstrap your startup.
You’ve got a solid idea and you’re ready to bring it to life.
Seed
I might be your first product hire. Designing prototypes, developing small tests and running customer interviews to gauge market interest and prioritize your roadmap. I’ll also lay down foundational internal processes that will guide future initiatives.
You’re ready to go-to-market with a product that provides real value.
Series A
You’re looking to scale and optimize your product. I take an evidence-based approach to map out your customers journeys; evaluating your their core needs, identifying pain points, and providing solutions that align with your businesses goals.
You have clear goals and are focused on continuous, user-centered improvement.
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Let's build something
Getting started is easy. Book a free 30-minute strategy session to see how I can help you deliver value and gain confidence in your product journey.