Gunther Chanange

NYC-based design leader who brings structure to ambiguity and momentum to teams. With a systems-thinking approach and a player-coach mindset, he’s helped startups and multi-billion platforms alike turn early ideas into products that adapt, scale, and endure. His work balances urgency with care, always grounded in the humans behind the product.

HIGHLIGHTS

revenue driven through product and design strategy

$100M+

years designing for startups and Fortune 500s

10+

cross-functional team sizes led

2 to 20+

“Impressive is Gunther’s impact as a mentor and teammate. He’s generous with his time, elevating those around him through coaching and collaboration. Humble, curious, and deeply empathetic, Gunther strengthens any team he joins—both in product and in culture.”

— Damir Zekhtser, Head of Product Design at Farmers Business Network

Gunther helps mission-driven companies to reach their goals, and fulfill user needs through collaboration with product, engineer, marketing, research, and data science teams. As a leader, he emphasizes empathy and simplicity in design thinking, building a culture where design transcends aesthetics and fosters strategic business outcomes.

As a former adjunct faculty member at RISD and a User Experience Design Instructor at General Assembly, he has empowered aspiring designers with the skills to put users at the forefront of their design process. This extends to his managerial roles, where he has mentored professionals in adopting a curious and innovative approach, significantly enhancing project outcomes and team dynamics.

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