Jesse Timmermans
About Jesse Timmermans
Jesse Timmermans is an Experience Design Director currently leading the Experience Design team at VanMoof, focusing on enhancing bike behaviors and the rider app. He has a strong background in interaction design, scrum mastery, and brand-driven digital experiences, with previous roles at notable companies such as Unilever, Fabrique, and The Valley.
Current Role at VanMoof
Jesse Timmermans serves as the Experience Design Director at VanMoof, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the Experience Design team, focusing on enhancing bike behaviors and the rider app. His responsibilities include developing strategies that improve user interaction and overall experience with VanMoof products.
Previous Experience at VanMoof
Before his current role, Jesse Timmermans worked at VanMoof as Design Lead from 2022 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to various design initiatives aimed at improving the user experience and aligning product design with brand values.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Timmermans studied at Delft University of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Design for Interaction from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Industrial Design Engineering from the same institution, completed from 2007 to 2011. His expertise lies in creating brand-driven digital experiences and strategies, with a strong background in interaction design and scrum mastery.
Professional Background
Jesse Timmermans has a diverse professional background in design and user experience. He has held various roles, including UX Lead at The Valley from 2021 to 2022, Senior Interaction Designer at Garage from 2018 to 2021, and Interaction Designer at Fabrique from 2014 to 2018. He also gained experience as a Freelance Designer at Filmtheater De Uitkijk and as a Graduate at Fabrique. His early career included internships and project work at Oce and Unilever.
Early Education
Jesse Timmermans completed his secondary education at Gymnasium Felisenum in Velsen-Zuid, where he studied Science, Economy, Nature, and Technology from 2001 to 2007. This foundational education prepared him for his advanced studies in industrial design and interaction.