Flying is easy.
Landing… that's the challenge.
Each project is a chance to showcase strategy and craft, connecting business requirements and customer need — with the purpose of driving innovation + growth.
Services
"I had the pleasure of working with Kris in the Seller Payments domain at eBay. He is a true domain expert with deep knowledge and strong strategic thinking. Kris is a passionate design leader who brings teams together and fosters collaboration. He genuinely cares about his teammates, is always willing to provide thoughtful design feedback, and consistently helps unblock challenges. He not only executes quickly but also sets a clear long-term vision that positively influences cross-functional teams. I highly recommend him as an exceptional design leader and partner."
Roy Luo
Senior Product Designer, eBay
"Kris is a talented designer whose work ethic and expertise makes him an excellent addition to any team. I had the pleasure of working with Kris at a couple of different clients while at Slalom. On each of those projects Kris helped create a great working environment that was laid back, but focused on delivery excellence and always ended in success. I learned a lot from my time with Kris and know he will be an asset to any org moving forward."
Max Kohrman
Leading Product, Centrigrade
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Kris on a recent project at eBay. Kris is a thoughtful and steady leader. His feedback is clear and constructive, and his leadership made my work, and the project, better. One thing I appreciate about Kris is how much he cares about design team culture. Kris creates space for design teams to connect as people and have fun, which says a lot about how he leads. Kris has that rare, grounded designer energy (discerning, creative, intentional, and oriented toward problem solving) that reminds me of the best designers I met early in my career who embody design as a way of life. I’d happily work with Kris again and I can’t recommend him strongly enough."
Roy Wilhelm
Senior Product Designer, eBay
"Kris approaches UX with unwavering collaboration. Together we built a (fintech) plane while flying it, and Kris' brought a wealth of product understanding to the team. On projects with a firehouse of information and rapidly shifting goalposts, Kris brings high trust, clear communication, and an steadfast openness to ideas and solutions. But more than that, I most appreciate Kris' light-heartedness, patience, and commitment to showing up as one united Design team, every time. Thanks Kris for being an excellent Design partner."
Sabina Fernandez
Content Design Lead, eBay
"Kris Young is a standout UX Design Lead who consistently puts the customer first and creates trusted, usable experiences. I watched him bring cross‑functional teams together with respect, empowering every voice and simplifying complex decisions with clarity. His usability‑first feedback improved outcomes on eBay's Seller Financial space, and he presented to VPs and Directors with a calm, informed style. He listened to diverse perspectives, debated, decided, and committed. Kris builds customer‑centric teams, leads with agility, and delivers with impact; he is the kind of leader who makes people feel heard while raising the bar for design quality."
Ryan Tiez
Senior Product Designer, eBay
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Kris on several high-impact initiatives at eBay, including Express Payouts, Wallets, and the broader Seller Financial ecosystem. His deep domain expertise in the financial space consistently elevated our work and brought clarity to complex challenges. Kris has a remarkable ability to translate intricate financial and operational requirements into thoughtful, user-centered design solutions that serve both stakeholders and end users effectively. Beyond his design craft, Kris is a strategic thinker who approaches every project with clear vision and disciplined execution. He doesn’t just contribute ideas — he champions them, driving alignment across cross-functional teams and ensuring meaningful outcomes. His collaborative approach makes him an exceptional partner to product, engineering, operations, and business teams alike. What truly distinguishes Kris is his leadership and commitment to team culture. He proactively organized design jam sessions, workshops, and team-building events — even while we were co-located — fostering creativity, connection, and shared ownership within the team. He leads not only through expertise and strategy, but by creating an environment where people feel motivated and empowered to do their best work. Any organization would be fortunate to have Kris as a Design Lead or Manager. He brings deep expertise, strategic clarity, strong execution, and authentic leadership to everything he does."
Haruko Huynh
Design Lead, eBay
"I worked with Kris as the primary researcher at eBay. Kris is a very talented designer with a professional, insightful approach to product design. During our time collaborating, I was particularly impressed with Kris's ability to translate complex, often ambiguous requirements into clear, functional, and user-centered designs. Their designs consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of user needs and business goals. Beyond their daily design responsibilities, Kris played a key role in organizing a critical team off-site. This initiative required significant organizational skill and leadership, demonstrating their commitment beyond their core function. Kris is a valuable asset to any team, bringing a blend of high-level strategic thinking and hands-on design excellence."
Aaron Lynch
Staff UX Researcher, eBay
"I had the opportunity to work closely with Kris on multiple projects, including Express Payouts, an AI-empowered financial tool for sellers and the Seller Capital program into China and HK in the seller payments domain at eBay. Throughout our collaboration, Kris consistently demonstrated deep domain knowledge and a strong ability to navigate complex project environments with clarity and confidence. Kris is not only a highly skilled designer but also a key member of the team who fosters a truly collaborative environment. He has led several strategic initiatives that actively encouraged knowledge sharing, open dialogue, and continuous growth across the team. His ability to bring people together and create space for thoughtful discussion has strengthened both our design practice and overall team culture. His mentorship and willingness to share expertise have had a positive impact not only on project outcomes but also on the professional development of those around him. I learned so much from my time collaborating with Kris, and I have no doubt he will be a valuable asset to any company moving forward."
Tili Tsai
Senior Product Designer, eBay