
Berktug Mutlu
Senior Product Designer
Available for work
I’m a Product Designer based in Austin, building thoughtful digital experiences with a focus on clarity, usability and craft. I care deeply about the details, whether it's launching a new app, refining a user journey or designing something entirely from scratch. My goal is to create experiences that feel effortless and genuinely well made.
Work Experience
2024 — Now
Co-Founder at Nexbend Inc.
Delaware, USA
Built a product from 0 to 1 by leading ideation, design, and launch of an AI-powered language learning app.
Defined product roadmaps, ran user testing, and shipped MVPs under tight timelines.
Owned product strategy, prioritized features based on user insights, and aligned cross-functional teams from concept to launch.
2021 — 2024
Product Designer at HubX
Izmir, Turkey
Designed mobile and web apps used by 100M+ users worldwide.
Created and optimized high-converting paywalls that helped drive MRR beyond $1M.
Conducted UX research and A/B testing to inform design decisions
Created app screenshots for App Store listing and optimized app icon visuals.
Boosted onboarding completion by 22% via UX research and data-driven iterations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (PMs, Engineers).
2021 — 2022
Product Designer at GoWit
Newark, USA
Designed a B2B SaaS dashboard for enterprise clients, optimizing complex data flows into clean, actionable interfaces.
Led user interviews and usability tests that informed key UX decisions resulting in clearer navigation and increased task completion.
Created a unified design system to ensure visual consistency across the SaaS dashboard.
2019 — 2021
Freelance
Remote
Volunteering
2020
Google Developers
Mentor
Education
2024
Harvard Business School Online
Design Thinking and Innovationtin
Awards
2020
UNDP
Covid-19 Tech Solutions
Recommendations
Co-Founder at HubX
“Berktuğ is a highly talented designer with a sharp eye for details. He joined HubX two years ago and immediately began making contributions to projects, despite his young age. He is an adaptive, fast-learner who pays close attention to detail, with impressive design skills and a deep understanding of both design principles and the latest technologies. He has a bright future ahead and I have no doubt he will exceed your expectations.”
Design Team Lead at HubX
“He has a natural eye for design, a strong sense of ownership, and an ability to transform abstract ideas into clear, thoughtful user experiences. Beyond his creative talent, what truly sets him apart is his maturity, his hunger to learn, and his collaborative spirit.“
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