Doran Black

Doran Black has a diverse work experience spanning over 19 years. Doran most recently held the position of Head of Product at Laced since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked at FARFETCH for five years, with their roles including Head of Product Design, Acting Head of Product Design, and Senior Product Design Manager. At FARFETCH, they successfully launched the company's rebrand and was responsible for coordinating brand identity and visual language. Doran also managed the FARFETCH Design System, overseeing strategy, operations, and delivery.

Before FARFETCH, Doran was Head of Digital Design & Engineering at The Telegraph from June 2014 to December 2017. In this role, they focused on strategy, operations, and innovation within the advertising business unit, helping partners maximize ROI on digital marketing spend. Doran also worked as a Design Lead and Senior UX Designer at The Telegraph, leading teams and delivering innovative digital experiences.

Doran's earlier work experience includes roles as a Digital Designer/Actionscript Developer at WCRS, where they designed and built rich media ads, and as a UX Designer/Actionscript Developer at Wisdom Solutions.

Overall, Doran Black has a strong background in product design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and driving innovation.

Doran Black pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Graphic Design from the University of Westminster from 2001 to 2003. In addition, Doran acquired the Section4 Certified Brand Strategist certification from Section4 in December 2021.