Michael Zimmer

Michael Zimmer is a principal product designer and design leader with over 20 years of experience in AI-enhanced UX, branding, and systems thinking. Currently, they serve as the lead designer at Nearmap, where they set the product vision for the Insurance vertical. Previously, Michael held the position of creative director at Credit Karma, where they led design initiatives that contributed to the company’s growth from one million to over 75 million members and achieved unicorn status. Their design journey includes roles at various organizations, including Thunder Factory and Scalable Press, where they mentored teams and developed best practices for high-performance design cultures. Michael earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Carnegie Mellon University.