Hayden Carter

Director of Design | Building AI-native product experiences for creators

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I’m a product-focused, multidisciplinary designer with 8+ years of experience shaping digital products that blend performance, usability, and taste. My work sits at the intersection of product strategy, UX, and brand — where clarity of thinking drives impact more than deliverables alone. I lead design with a product mindset: make decisions quickly, build iteratively, validate often, and move toward outcomes that matter. I care deeply about velocity without sacrificing craft, and I’ve led teams through systems work, brand evolution, and new feature development across platforms. My background spans UX/UI, product innovation, motion, and brand identity — but my true value is in connecting design with business, shipping fast, and raising the quality bar where it counts. Right now, I’m focused on how AI changes design — not to replace creativity, but to amplify it. I’m exploring frameworks for designing AI-native product experiences, building creative tools, and helping teams increase output without losing taste or clarity. If you're building in AI or rethinking the future of product design, let’s talk.

Experience

  • vidIQ (Remote)
    • Director of Product Design
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Product Design Lead
      Dec 2024 - Aug 2025 · 9 mos

    • Product Designer
      Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr

  • Freelance Product Designer at Studio Carter LTD
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Design Lead at Creator Now
    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    o Initially engaged as a UI/UX contractor, later becoming a full-time role. Leading the user interface redesign and marketing materials. o Lead multiple projects, including app designs, branding projects, and product redesigns, playing a pivotal role in the company's acquisition.

  • Marketing Design Lead at Scout
    Dec 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr

    o Lead the marketing design efforts for Scout. Collaborating on a diverse range of marketing materials for social media channels & customer relations. o Expanded and established Scout's visual identity through social media channels and the creation of marketing materials. o Helped grow the company leading to their acquisition by StockX in 2021.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
    May 2016 - Mar 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos