Emese Mandzak
About Emese Mandzak
Emese Mandzak is a Product Design Team Lead at Onfido, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in digital marketing and design, she has held various roles in notable companies, contributing to user-centered design initiatives and collaborating with international teams.
Work at Onfido
Emese Mandzak serves as the Product Design Team Lead at Onfido, a position she has held since December 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in leading product design initiatives, focusing on innovative user-centered design solutions. Her responsibilities include translating complex design concepts into business and user needs, which facilitates effective communication among stakeholders. Mandzak has also collaborated with international teams across various countries, enhancing cross-cultural design strategies.
Previous Experience in Design and Marketing
Prior to her current role, Emese Mandzak accumulated extensive experience in design and marketing. She worked at Basic Collection as a Digital Marketing & Designer from 2012 to 2014, and at Sommet Education as a User Experience (UX) Manager from 2017 to 2018. Her career also includes positions as a Designer at BRABBU DESIGN FORCES and as a Design Team Lead at Preqin. Mandzak has held various roles that contributed to her expertise in user experience and design.
Educational Background
Emese Mandzak studied at the University of the Arts London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Product Design in 2015. She furthered her education at General Assembly, completing a program in User Experience (UX) Design in 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma in Professional Marketing (Driving Innovation) from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, which she completed in 2017. This educational background supports her professional roles in design and marketing.
Career Development and Roles
Emese Mandzak's career development includes a variety of roles that have shaped her expertise in design and user experience. She began as a Creative Trainee at Euro RSCG Budapest and later worked as a Studio Intern at Established & Sons. Her roles at Preqin included Senior Product Designer and UX/UI Designer, where she contributed to product design and user experience projects. Mandzak's diverse experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in the design field.
Collaboration and Cross-Cultural Experience
Throughout her career, Emese Mandzak has engaged in collaboration with international teams across multiple countries, including Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Dubai, the USA, and India. This experience has enhanced her ability to implement cross-cultural design strategies, allowing her to adapt and innovate in diverse environments. Her collaborative approach has been a significant aspect of her work, particularly in her current role at Onfido.