Casper Eisma
About Casper Eisma
Casper Eisma is a UX Design Lead currently at FUGA in Amsterdam, with extensive experience in user-centered design and team leadership across various sectors. He has previously held significant roles at IBM and Liberty Global, contributing to projects in mobile, web, and TV platforms.
Current Role at FUGA
Casper Eisma has been serving as the UX Design Lead at FUGA since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading the design team and overseeing user experience strategies. His leadership focuses on enhancing user interaction across various digital platforms. Eisma's tenure at FUGA has allowed him to contribute significantly to the company's design processes and methodologies.
Previous Experience at IBM
Eisma worked at IBM from 2000 to 2007, holding several positions including Information Architect/Interaction Designer, Usability Specialist, and User Centered Design Netherlands team lead. His roles involved managing content and usability across various projects, contributing to the development of user-centered design practices within the organization. This experience laid a strong foundation for his future roles in UX design.
Education and Certifications
Eisma studied at Hanzehogeschool Groningen, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from 1991 to 1996. He also completed his International Baccalaureate Diploma at Bellaire High School from 1986 to 1988. In addition to his formal education, he is certified in Scrum as both a Product Owner and Scrum Master, and he possesses experience with Kanban and Prince methodologies.
Leadership and Management Experience
Eisma has extensive experience in leading UX and Scrum teams, with a focus on people management. He has served as a UX team lead for four years and has held design management positions for nine years. His leadership roles have involved guiding teams in high-pressure corporate environments, ensuring effective collaboration and project delivery.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Eisma has expertise in creating low- and high-fidelity prototypes, developing UI guidelines, and designing pattern libraries. He is proficient in various tools such as Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Trello, Sketch, Invision, and Axure. His technical skills extend to usability testing, persona development, wireframing, and information architecture, making him a versatile asset in the UX design field.