Eryk Orłowski — UI/UX Design Leader

20+ years in design — from usability pioneer to design systems leader, now mentoring teams to deliver world-class fintech experiences.

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About Me

I am a design leader with extensive experience spanning fintech, banking, media, and AI-driven platforms. Throughout my career, I've built and scaled design systems that serve millions of users whilst leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex digital transformations.

My expertise lies in introducing user-centered practices into complex organisations, bridging the gap between creative vision and business objectives. I've consistently delivered measurable improvements in user experience whilst establishing design cultures that thrive in fast-paced environments.

Today, I focus on building design teams that balance creativity with measurable business impact, ensuring every design decision contributes to both user satisfaction and commercial success.

Building High-Performance Teams

UX Chapter at ING

Established and grew the UX chapter from scratch within a complex matrix structure, creating standardised processes and career development pathways for designers across multiple business units.

Sportradar Design Tribe

Led design operations across 15+ squads, implementing scalable design practices whilst maintaining quality and consistency across diverse product portfolios in the sports technology sector.

Coaching Excellence

Mentored designers into senior and lead roles

From Systems to Experiences

01

Design Systems Architecture

Built scalable design systems used across corporate banking platforms, ensuring consistency whilst enabling rapid product development and reducing design debt.

02

Enterprise Redesigns

Delivered comprehensive redesigns for iPKO Biznes and ING Business, transforming complex financial interfaces into intuitive, user-friendly experiences.

03

Agile Integration

Successfully blended UX research, prototyping, and testing methodologies into agile workflows, ensuring user insights drive product decisions at every sprint.

Design Measured, Not Assumed

85%

Usability Improvement

Average increase in task completion rates across redesigned fintech platforms

40%

Faster Development

Reduction in design-to-development handoff time through systematic design systems

92%

Stakeholder Satisfaction

Consistent approval ratings from business stakeholders on delivered design solutions

I advocate for UX KPIs including usability scores, adoption metrics, and stakeholder feedback loops. My approach drives measurable outcomes in fintech adoption and customer satisfaction whilst balancing delivery speed with design quality at scale.

Relevant Case Studies

ING Business

Permission management redesign focused on clarity for SME users, streamlining complex financial workflows into intuitive task-based interfaces.

BanqUP/Solarisbank

Customisable SME banking platform enabling white-label solutions whilst maintaining consistent user experience across diverse financial products.

Enterprise Scale Transformations

iPKO Biznes Redesign

Led an 18-month enterprise-scale redesign transforming Poland's leading business banking platform. Coordinated cross-functional teams whilst managing stakeholder expectations and technical constraints.

  • Reduced user task completion time by 60%
  • Improved accessibility compliance to WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Streamlined onboarding reducing drop-off rates by 45%

Sportradar Leadership

Provided design leadership across global squads, establishing consistent design practices whilst respecting regional market requirements and cultural nuances.

Why Soar

Mission Alignment

Soar's mission to empower financial growth resonates deeply with my career dedicated to simplifying complexity in fintech and enabling business success through thoughtful design.

Scale & Leadership

I bring proven ability to scale design systems, lead teams with clarity, and establish design cultures that thrive in high-growth fintech environments.

Data-Driven Results

My approach delivers data-driven UX improvements that build trust, drive adoption, and contribute measurably to business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Design Philosophy & Approach

Research-Driven

Every design decision begins with user research and market analysis

Iterative Design

Rapid prototyping and testing ensures solutions meet real user needs

Collaborative

Cross-functional partnership drives better outcomes for users and business

Measurable Impact

Success is defined by user satisfaction and business metrics achievement

My design philosophy centres on creating meaningful connections between users and financial services. I believe exceptional fintech design removes friction whilst building trust, enabling users to achieve their financial goals with confidence and ease.

Let's Build World-Class UX Together

Eryk Orłowski — UI/UX Design Manager Candidate for Soar

Ready to transform Soar's user experience and drive meaningful business growth through exceptional design leadership. Let's discuss how my expertise in fintech UX and team building can contribute to Soar's continued success.

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