Hey, I'm Erik

Multi-disciplinary product designer building scalable systems that serve both users and business goals.

hey@erikwirtz.com

2024

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I am a multi-disciplinary designer in San Diego, CA

To me, design is never decoration. It’s intentional, human-centered, accessible, and always driven by the people who use it. That belief has guided me across every discipline I’ve worked in.

What I bring to the table is a mix of strategy, craft, and collaboration.

Art direction that unites brand and product
End-to-end UX design that’s inclusive and scalable
Research and storytelling that uncover real user needs
Adaptive design styles that resonate across audiences
Systems thinking to build UIs that last
Team leadership rooted in humility and collaboration

Let’s build something together!

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I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing brands, agencies, and clients, some globally recognized, others quietly impactful

Big or small, each project has sharpened my craft and expanded my perspective on what design can do.

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I’ve worked with some amazing people

“During my first year at Intuit, Erik became a go-to design partner, collaborative, technically fluent, and deeply grounded in our design systems.”
Staff Brand and Marketing Designer

“As a partner, Erik consistently brought reliability, openness, and curiosity, taking on new responsibilities, listening carefully to others’ perspectives, and keeping complex projects moving forward.”
Senior Research Partner

“Whether working on blue-sky provocations or detailed execution, Erik brings a strong design sensibility, a positive attitude, and a genuine openness to feedback from cross-functional partners.”
Product Manager

“CUSTOMER OBSESSION - Through a strong focus on customer friction and confidence, Erik helped shape solutions that meaningfully improved the tax prep experience.never contacted these guys sooner!”
Director of Product Management

“STRONGER TOGETHER - Under intense timelines, Erik helped the team rapidly analyze the funnel, test hypotheses, and ship new experiences—driving real progress and establishing durable capabilities during the TurboTax S2C initiative.”
Head of Product Management & Design at Intuit

“STRONGER TOGETHER - Across countless iterations and rapid user testing, Erik’s attention to detail and UX rigor were critical to delivering the price challenge experience in under a week.”
Principal Product Manager