Meet Rachel
A leader that understands her actions, not her words, can inspire trust and energy.
Rachel Robinson
With over 15 years in the design industry, I’ve honed my skills in understanding users, designing intuitive products, and guiding organizations to refine their strategies and achieve impactful results.
What drives and energizes me is straightforward - doing good work with good people. Whether it is the clients I work with or the organizations I work for, I seek to surround myself with talented people who are united by a common goal and committed to continuous improvement.
Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building and growing cross-disciplinary teams that are deeply invested in the quality of their work and the collective effort. When a team’s core values are genuine, the resulting work is innovative, passionate, and results-oriented.
I’m seeking a place that recognizes everything is an ongoing journey, embraces the possibility of being wrong, and celebrates the process of iteration. A place that values collaboration and thrives on the synergy of diverse perspectives coming together to achieve a common goal.
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Leadership
As a member of the executive leadership team, I drive organizational business goals and champion change across the company. My role involves ensuring that we meet our business objectives while remaining true to our core values.
People Management
Leading a team of 5 direct reports, including VPs, Directors, and Managers, along with overseeing 80+ indirect reports, I’ve implemented consistent management processes and operating procedures. My approach balances values-driven and results-oriented leadership, fostering individual growth and development.
Department Strategy & Gowth
I define department-level strategic initiatives that support our organizational goals. By establishing clear metrics and tracking progress, I ensure we not only achieve our business objectives but also evolve our disciplines and practices through these efforts.
Discipline & Practice Excellence
To ensure high-quality work, I put an emphasis on growing and evolving our practices. Through direct guidance and the establishment of supportive systems, I’ve cultivated an environment where a first-class design culture can not only thrive, but continually improve.
Department Operations
I lead and support various aspects of sales support, recruiting strategy and processes, resource allocation for project-based timelines with revenues exceeding $25M, and performance management. Leading an elite research and product team.
Education and Mentorship
I love to learn! I am committed to integrating education into my self-practice and creating opportunities for others to do the same. I provide both structured and unstructured learning opportunities to support continuous development.