Eric Winkle

About Eric Winkle

Design and research leader with experience building data-driven, modern, and delightful solutions including conversational UI, retail shopping, and complex tooling. I enjoy collaborating with and motivating team members to discover their true strengths and design passions.

Experience

1. Design Manager

   Atlassian

   Oct 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Leading design teams across Confluence Content Types (Whiteboards, Databases) and Flywheel (previously), focused on evolving AI-native creation and collaboration experiences at scale.I managed multiple design teams in parallel, guiding AI-first transformations across Confluence while helping modernize design practice through emerging AI-powered workflows and prototyping tools. I work closely with Product, Engineering, and platform partners to navigate ambiguity, align strategy, and translate new AI capabilities into durable product direction.My role includes shaping cross-product experiences used across Atlassian, contributing to company-wide AI planning for Confluence, and supporting executive storytelling through high-fidelity demos and prototypes for major company moments, including Atlassian TEAM.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science in Technology - MS, Graphic Information Technology (UX Design + Front End Development)

  2018

Skills

• Management
• Html
• Team Leadership
• Sql
• User Interface Design
• Software Prototyping
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Digital Media
• Sales
• Wireframes
• Cellular Communications
• Data Analysis
• User Experience Design
• Microsoft Excel
• Vba
• Forecasting
• Javascript
• Graphic Design
• Storyboarding
• Business Analysis
• Video Production
• Motion Design
• Telecommunications
• Indesign
• Illustrator
• Java
• Video Editing
• Responsive Web Design
• Mobile Devices
• Sales Process
• Wireless
• Direct Sales
• Customer Experience
• Customer Satisfaction
• Solution Selling
• Css
• Motion Graphics
• Photoshop