Thomas Lawrence

Thomas Lawrence is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in product and experience design across various industries. Currently serving as the Director of Product Design at Xero since June 2021, Thomas leads design direction and operations for the Payroll feature, collaborating closely with product design and engineering leadership. Previously, as a Product Design Manager at Xero, Thomas focused on simplifying payroll processes for small businesses. Prior roles include Experience Design Manager at AKQA, where leadership of the design program for Bunnings Warehouse was key, and Director of Experience Design at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, noted for the successful launch of the Living Wine Labels app. Thomas's freelance and earlier experiences include creative leadership and design roles across multiple agencies, contributing to campaigns for notable clients such as Kmart and McDonald's. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Communication from RMIT University and a Diploma of Communication from the International Advertising Association.