Christopher Hayes
About Christopher Hayes
Christopher Hayes is a Principal Product Designer and a Professor at Centennial College's School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design. He has extensive experience in user experience and product design, having held various leadership roles in notable companies throughout his career.
Work at Float Financial Solutions
Christopher Hayes serves as the Principal Product Designer at Float Financial Solutions. He began this role in 2023 and has been responsible for leading product design initiatives. His expertise in user experience and product design contributes to the development of innovative solutions at Float.
Current Role at Centennial College
Since 2020, Christopher Hayes has been a Professor at Centennial College in the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design. In this position, he educates students on design principles and practices, drawing from his extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to his current roles, Christopher Hayes held significant positions in user experience design. He was the Director of User Experience at Bensimon Byrne from 2015 to 2017 and served as Head of Design at Ritual.co from 2017 to 2020. His work in these roles focused on enhancing user engagement and interface design.
Educational Background
Christopher Hayes studied Sociology at Queen's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2001 to 2003. He also completed a Diploma in Graphic Design & Advertising at George Brown College from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his dual expertise in design and social sciences.
Career Progression in Product and Design
Throughout his career, Christopher Hayes has held various leadership roles in product and design. He was the Head of Product & Design at GoodGood from 2022 to 2023 and served as VP of Product Design at Homebase from 2020 to 2022. His experience spans multiple sectors, enhancing his understanding of design and marketing strategies.