Connor MacMillan

Product Design Manager at Tide

Connor MacMillan has a diverse work experience in the field of product design. Connor started their career in 2013 at Dyson, where they worked as a Graduate Design Engineer, responsible for various tasks related to mechanical handle assembly and 3D modeling. Connor then progressed to the role of Design Engineer, where they focused on delivering plastic parts and mechanisms for vacuum cleaners. In 2016, Connor became an Experience Designer at Dyson, responsible for experience design and voice interaction for connected products. Connor later advanced to the role of Senior Experience Designer, leading the UX design of new features and product experiences across multiple categories.

In 2019, Connor joined Katapult Design as a Product Designer, collaborating with clients on both physical and digital products and delivering final designs ready for development. Connor then moved to Xero in 2020 and took on the role of Senior Product Designer, contributing to the "Beautiful Conversations" program. In this role, they worked with senior stakeholders to redefine communication solutions across various platforms.

Currently, Connor is working at Tide as a Lead Product Designer, starting in 2022. Further details about their responsibilities and projects at Tide are not provided in the given information.

Connor MacMillan's education history begins in 2001 when they attended Boclair Academy for their Standard Grades. After completing their Standard Grades, they went on to Jordanhill Secondary School from 2006 to 2008 where they pursued Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications.

In 2008, MacMillan joined both The Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow, where they studied Product Design Engineering. This dual enrollment lasted until 2013 when they completed their Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Product Design Engineering from both institutions.

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  • Product Design Manager

    September, 2022 - present