Philip Rowe
Philip Rowe is a UX and Design Operations leader known for driving innovation and excellence in user experience design. With a robust professional background, he brings a unique blend of creativity, technical insight, and strategic leadership to every project he undertakes.
Philip specializes in leading design operations, delivering seamless user experiences, and fostering a culture rooted in continuous innovation. He excels at managing complex projects, ensuring outcomes that are not only functional but also impactful. His approach is deeply user-centric, consistently aiming to exceed both customer expectations and business goals.
A detail-oriented leader, Philip empowers his teams to produce high-performing and visually engaging experiences. He leverages data and user feedback to inform design decisions, carefully balancing functionality with aesthetics. Passionate about staying ahead of the curve, he actively explores emerging technologies and design trends to keep his work fresh and forward-thinking.
One of his standout skills lies in translating complex technical requirements into compelling visual solutions.
Key Career Highlights:
Spearheaded B2C and B2B user experiences across mobile systems, apps, VR, AR, games, and more.
Oversaw agency work to ensure alignment with business goals, branding, and style guides.
Directed visual effects and game industry talent to deliver interactive experiences for diverse clients.
Led Agile implementation across teams for Fortune 100 corporations.
Successfully launched the AI music app Pocket Operator™ for Pixel™.
Developed a comprehensive UX design framework informed by agency and 3D film production experience.
Contributed to product design leadership at Nike (ETW) and Inhance Digital.
Holds a Nanodegree in Design Sprint Foundations and an MBA.
Empowering the Future of Project Management
In this session, Philip Rowe explores what it means to build the next generation of project management leaders and why now is the perfect time to start.
Investing in Future Project Management Leaders: Philip shares the tangible benefits of investing in project management apprenticeships and what they can bring to your team. He’ll offer practical strategies for developing and empowering apprentices to succeed, along with ways to create a supportive environment for staff entering the tech industry for the first time.
Insights from Industry Leaders: Over the past two years, Philip has spoken with dozens of industry leaders about what it takes to grow great teams. He shares common themes that emerged, including what leaders consistently look for, the myth of linear career progression, why people are drawn to this work, and why they stick with it.
Whether you're already working with early-career talent or considering how to bring fresh energy into your projects, this session will offer inspiration, insights, and ideas you can put into practice.
