Dilara Neutze

Dilara Neutze has extensive work experience in product design and leadership roles.

Dilara is currently working at Checkout.com as a Senior Director of Product Design, starting in 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Klarna from 2019 to 2022, where they held multiple roles including Global Head of Product Design and Director of Product Design. In these positions, they led design teams, developed product design initiatives, and built talented design teams.

Before Klarna, Dilara worked at GetYourGuide as a Senior Product Designer from 2018 to 2019. In this role, they led product design vision and strategy, utilizing design thinking to build a product roadmap and oversee strategic opportunities.

From 2017 to 2018, they worked at Delivery Hero as a Lead Product Designer for foodora and foodpanda brands. In this role, they managed and executed product design efforts for various projects on multiple platforms.

Dilara has also worked as a Product Design Consultant at Riyaz in 2016 and as the Head of Product Design at Stilnest from 2016 to 2017. In these positions, they provided design leadership, managed designers, and executed various projects to improve user experience.

Additionally, they have experience as a Design Consultant, working with clients such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ribbon App, and Pratt Institute from 2013 to 2016. Dilara also worked as a Freelance UX/UI Designer at Tommy Hilfiger, where they coordinated product development and improved user experience.

Dilara started their career as a Marketing & Content Strategy intern at Refinery29, Inc. in 2015. Dilara also worked in Digital Marketing and Audience Development at Time Inc. in 2015, where they managed newsletter content calendars and social media campaigns.

Overall, Dilara Neutze has a strong background in product design, design leadership, and strategic decision-making, with experience in various industries and companies.

Dilara Neutze has a diverse education history. Dilara began their studies at Hüseyin Avni Sözen Anatolian High School from 2004 to 2007, focusing on Maths & Science. Dilara then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at Boğaziçi University from 2007 to 2013. In 2010, Dilara participated in an International University Exchange Program at the University of Alberta, where they studied Chemical and Materials Engineering for a year. After completing their undergraduate studies, they enrolled at Pratt Institute from 2013 to 2015, earning a Master of Professional Studies degree in Design Management. In 2016 to 2017, they further expanded their skills in Responsive Web Development through an E-learning course at Udemy Alumni.