Christopher Hayes
About Christopher Hayes
Christopher Hayes is a Principal Product Designer currently teaching at Centennial College's School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design. He has a background in graphic design and advertising, with extensive experience in product design and user experience across various companies.
Current Role at Float
Christopher Hayes serves as the Principal Product Designer at Float since 2023. In this role, he focuses on product design, leveraging his extensive experience in user experience and design strategy. His responsibilities include leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings.
Work at Centennial College
Since 2020, Christopher Hayes has been a Professor at Centennial College in the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design. He teaches courses related to design and media, sharing his industry knowledge and expertise with students. His role contributes to the development of future professionals in the field.
Educational Background
Christopher Hayes studied at George Brown College, where he earned a Diploma in Graphic Design & Advertising from 1999 to 2001. He also attended Queen's University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from 2001 to 2003. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in design and communications.
Previous Experience in Design and Strategy
Christopher Hayes has held various positions in design and strategic planning. He worked as the Head of Design at Ritual.co from 2017 to 2020 and as the Head of Product & Design at GoodGood from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he served as Director of User Experience at Bensimon Byrne from 2015 to 2017, and as a Digital Strategist at the same company from 2007 to 2009.
Leadership Roles in Product Design
Throughout his career, Christopher Hayes has taken on leadership roles in product design. He was the VP of Product Design at Homebase from 2020 to 2022 and co-founded HEIST Data + Design, serving as CEO from 2012 to 2015. His leadership experience has shaped his approach to product development and design.