Erik Reiblein

Design leader scaling products for millions

I most recently led a team of 5 UX designers at ClassLink, where we shaped the experience across a 10+ product suite used by millions of students, teachers, and administrators every day. My focus was on design system governance, cross-product consistency, and mentoring designers embedded in distributed product teams. Designing for education means navigating complex, multi-stakeholder ecosystems — balancing the needs of students, teachers, IT admins, and parents within a single product family.

Before ClassLink, I designed across industries and continents — from building Lazada's same-day delivery experience in Southeast Asia (Alibaba Group) to freelance work spanning UX, web, and brand design. I studied Industrial Design at Syracuse University, and that foundation in physical product thinking still shapes how I approach digital problems. When I'm not designing interfaces, I'm usually building something with my hands — CAD modeling, 3D printing, or wiring up electronics for my latest DIY project.

Over 10 years I've shipped 10+ products, led a team of 5 designers, and built tools serving millions of users.

Certifications

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Certificate in User Experience

Nielsen Norman Group

Issued: Dec 2023ID: 1078816
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Google UX Design Specialization

Coursera

Issued: May 2023ID: U8WKXRYZ4XDU
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Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional

Dassault Systèmes

Issued: Feb 2019ID: C-5F9R3PN82R
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Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate

Dassault Systèmes

Issued: Nov 2018ID: C-BNWYVBN5SS

What Drives Me

Systems over screens

I think in systems, not individual pages. Building a shared design language across 10+ products means every decision has to scale — and every inconsistency compounds.

Clarity in complexity

EdTech means designing for students, teachers, IT admins, and parents — all with competing needs. I find the simplest path through complex stakeholder ecosystems.

Make, break, iterate

Whether it's a prototype, a 3D-printed enclosure, or an ebike build — I learn by making things and breaking them. That hands-on instinct drives how I approach design problems.

Lead by designing

I lead a team of 5, but I never stopped designing. I believe the best design leaders stay close to the craft — reviewing work, pushing pixels, and shipping alongside their team.

Outside of design, I build things with my hands — DIY electronics, CAD modeling, 3D printing, and custom ebikes. The engineering mindset carries over: prototype fast, test in the real world, and iterate until it works.

Work Experience

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01/2020 – 06/2026

Director of Design ClassLink

Led a team of 5 UX designers responsible for design across a 10+ product suite used by millions of students, teachers, and administrators daily. Established design system governance to drive cross-product consistency, mentored designers across distributed product teams, and spearheaded key workflow redesigns that reduced task complexity and support volume.

08/2023 – Present

Founding Product Designer FusionAds.AI

Leading design for an AI-powered marketing platform that provides small business owners with automated ad creation and campaign management.

05/2018 – Present

Freelance Designer Reiblein Design Consultancy

Delivering UX, web, and brand design for clients across industries — from early-stage startups to established design firms.

06/2017 – 04/2018

UX Designer Lazada Express

Designed the end-to-end interfaces for Lazada Group's same-day delivery service across three user types: drivers, in-store shoppers, and customers. Lazada is part of the Alibaba Group, operating across Southeast Asia.

Interested in working together?

Always open to discussing new opportunities and interesting projects.

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