Nikolas Payne

Nikolas Payne has a diverse work experience in product design and web development. Nikolas currently works as a Product Designer at Gamma since February 2022. Prior to this, they held the role of Product Designer & iOS Developer at Camping Checklist Pro from November 2020 to September 2022, where they designed and self-built a highly ranked camping checklist app with over 5,000 downloads and a 4.9/5 user rating.

Before that, Nikolas served as a Senior Product Designer at SpotHero from January 2021 to February 2022. During their time there, they contributed to the development and launch of SpotHero's first in-car booking experience for Apple CarPlay and led the design of SpotHero's new package plans product. Their work significantly increased annual GMV and drove substantial growth on mobile web and desktop.

Prior to SpotHero, Nikolas worked as a Product Designer at Allstate from January 2017 to May 2018. Nikolas was responsible for designing Allstate's Roadside Services software contract with General Motors, which resulted in projected annual cost savings of $1M. Nikolas also collaborated with Pivotal Labs and product manager Teresa Torres at Arity to build new consumer products, including Smart Trip, an iOS trip and tax tracking tool for rideshare drivers.

Additionally, Nikolas had internships and contract roles at Perkins and Will, ThreeFlow, and DESIGNATION Labs, where they gained experience in UX/UI design, research, and high-fidelity design work. Nikolas also worked as a Web Developer at Launch Brigade and a Marketing Intern at Bonny Doon Vineyard.

Overall, Nikolas Payne has a strong background in product design, user experience, and web development, with a track record of delivering impactful solutions and driving growth.

Nikolas Payne's education history includes obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics and Business from UC San Diego. Additionally, in 2014 and 2015, they attended Cabrillo College, where their field of study focused on Web Development and Computer Science. Most recently, in 2022, they attended Reforge for a Growth Series program.