Seisho Freelancer - Design Advisory

Q: Where is Seisho based?

Seisho is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Seisho speak?

Seisho speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Seisho have?

Seisho has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Seisho has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Seisho may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Seisho's latest experience?

Seisho's most recent position is Design Advisory at Pliant .

Q: What companies has Seisho worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Seisho has worked for Pliant , Independent Design Service , UnternehmerTUM DPS , and Azena Bosch IoT Startup .

Q: Which industries is Seisho most experienced in?

Seisho is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Advertising . Seisho also has some experience in Media and Entertainment , Information Technology , and Sport .

Q: Which business areas is Seisho most experienced in?

Seisho is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Research and Development . Seisho also has some experience in Project Management , Operations , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Seisho worked in recently?

Seisho has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Seisho worked in recently?

Seisho has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Operations .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Design Advisory

Pliant

Supporting all design-related topics including rebranding projects
Hiring designers and establishing a cross-functional collaboration model

May 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Freelance Designer / Design Leader / Design Consultant

Independent Design Service

Acting as a designer and design leader for product design, brand design, and design ops projects
Consulting organisations on team building, design ops, and disciplinary design reviews
Visiting tutor and judge at master thesis defenses for MA Interaction Design course

May 2022 - Dec 2022

8 months

Chief Design Officer

Pliant

Contributing strategically through design research, branding, product design, and interaction design
Building and leading product design, brand design, research, and content design teams
Focusing on improving user experience and fostering a customer-focused design-driven culture

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

8 months

Design Advisory

Pliant

Supporting all design-related topics including rebranding projects
Hiring designers and establishing a cross-functional collaboration model

Sep 2019 - Present

6 years 7 months

Visiting Tutor for Digital Product School

UnternehmerTUM DPS

Tutoring cross-functional teams on UX topics
Leading weekly workshops and supporting additional workshops
Providing one-off mentorship for various cohorts

Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

2 years 11 months

Head of Design

Azena Bosch IoT Startup

Taking part in senior management
Building and leading a cross-functional design team covering multiple products, brand, and research to inform key decision-making

Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year 6 months

Estonia

Visiting Tutor / Judge for Master Thesis

Estonian Academy of Arts

Teaching MA students in design, brand design, and design ops projects
Delivering Interaction Design course
Participating as jury member at master thesis defenses

Jun 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 7 months

Design Director

frog

Acting as the connective tissue between all disciplines to ensure strategic-creative vision is articulated and executed
Directing project teams and leading business development
Hiring, building teams, and managing and mentoring people

May 2011 - May 2015

4 years 1 month

Principal Designer / Project Lead / Design Director

IDEO

Emphasizing human-centred design approaches
Leading projects and hands-on work in design research, visual communication, and interaction design

May 2009 - May 2010

1 year 1 month

Senior Art Director

Leo Burnett Germany

Responsible for international brand strategy, campaigns, and communication for global clients
Setting up cross-functional collaboration models

Jun 2003 - May 2009

6 years

Independent Designer

Delivering product design and visual communication services for global clients

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Football Player

Juventus F.C.

Playing football in the youth category

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, and Sport.

Professional Services

Education

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Sport

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Product Development, Marketing, Research and Development, Project Management, Operations, and Human Resources.

Product Development

Marketing

Research and Development

Project Management

Operations

Human Resources

Summary

I am coming from a multi-disciplinary design background with a strong emphasis on human-centred design. I have been playing role of design leader for the past 13 years and my passion is to create positive impacts through design and help others to be more creative.

I believe design can bring people together from different backgrounds on the same table. Design can unlock creativity of people. Design can frame right questions. Design can answer the questions in creative ways.

Nothing excites me more to work with talented people who believe in the same thing.

Skills

Bringing Disciplines Together: Extensive Experience On Bringing Design Disciplines, Technologists And Business Strategists Together To Help Innovate And Solve Complex Problems For Organisations.
Building Team And Work Culture: Extensive Experience On Building Strong Teams, Putting Processes In Place And Promoting Design Culture In Organisations.
Keeping Big Pictures While Seeing Details: Extensive Experience On Supervising And Directing Projects To Make Sure That The Vision And High-level Strategy Are Kept And Reflected In Details.
Management Experience: 13 Years Of Management Experience With Up To 35 People At The Maximum, A Combination Of Project Teams And Direct Reports. The Teams Are Mixture Of Designers, Technologists And Business Strategists.
Management Style: My Management Style Is Less About ‘Managing’ But Rather A Combination Of Active Listening And Facilitations. I Highly Prioritise Cultivating The Individual Growth And Empowering The Team To Actively Own And Work Towards Their Goals.

Languages

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Japanese

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

Central St. Martins College of Art & Design

BA (Hons), Product Design · Product Design · London, United Kingdom

Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

Central St. Martins College of Art & Design

Foundation Diploma · London, United Kingdom

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Professional Services 12 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 6 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Estonia)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Design Advisory, Freelance Designer / Design Leader / Design Consultant, Chief Design Officer

Main industries Professional Services, Education, Advertising

Main business areas Product Development, Marketing, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

July 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Seisho based?

Seisho is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Seisho speak?

Seisho speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Seisho have?

Seisho has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Seisho has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Seisho may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Seisho be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Seisho would be well-suited for roles such as: Design Advisory, Freelance Designer / Design Leader / Design Consultant, Chief Design Officer.

What is Seisho's latest experience?

Seisho's most recent position is Design Advisory at Pliant.

What companies has Seisho worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Seisho has worked for Pliant, Independent Design Service, UnternehmerTUM DPS, and Azena Bosch IoT Startup.

Which industries is Seisho most experienced in?

Seisho is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Advertising. Seisho also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, and Sport.

Which business areas is Seisho most experienced in?

Seisho is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Research and Development. Seisho also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Seisho worked in recently?

Seisho has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Seisho worked in recently?

Seisho has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Operations.

What is Seisho's education?

Seisho holds a Bachelor in Product Design from Central St. Martins College of Art & Design.

What is the availability of Seisho?

Seisho is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Seisho?

Seisho's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.