Chad

Wright

Senior Lead Design Ops Manager

,

Zalando

Chad Wright is a design leader with a unique journey spanning advertising, content design, and design operations. As a Creative Director in the fast-paced world of advertising, Chad honed his skills in storytelling, brand strategy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, before transitioning into content design, where he brought his expertise in communication to crafting impactful, user-centered experiences for digital products.

Today, as a Design Operations Lead, Chad focuses on building scalable systems, fostering team growth, and driving efficiency across design functions. He’s a passionate lifelong learner, a part time textile artist, and the feeling of chalk gives him full body sweats.

Workshop

From pixels to people. Your guide to acing your first 90 days as a leader

So you’ve just been dropped into the wild world of people management? Transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) role to management can be…a lot. Suddenly, you're not just designing products—you’re stepping up to lead people and navigate all new landscapes. While it’s tempting to rely on what worked before, you’ll need to learn a whole new set of skills and tools. This hands-on workshop serves as your go-to-guide for those first 90 days. Packed with actionable, step-by-step strategies, it’s designed to be actionable and pragmatic, the session focuses on taking care of yourself, building strong relationships, streamlining your team operations, and tackling new responsibilities with confidence. Whether you’re already in a management role or preparing to take the leap, this workshop equips you with the tools to get you going on your new journey. You’ve got this!

Day 2

Morning + Afternoon

Berlin

Workshop

From pixels to people. Your guide to acing your first 90 days as a leader

So you’ve just been dropped into the wild world of people management? Transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) role to management can be…a lot. Suddenly, you're not just designing products—you’re stepping up to lead people and navigate all new landscapes. While it’s tempting to rely on what worked before, you’ll need to learn a whole new set of skills and tools. This hands-on workshop serves as your go-to-guide for those first 90 days. Packed with actionable, step-by-step strategies, it’s designed to be actionable and pragmatic, the session focuses on taking care of yourself, building strong relationships, streamlining your team operations, and tackling new responsibilities with confidence. Whether you’re already in a management role or preparing to take the leap, this workshop equips you with the tools to get you going on your new journey. You’ve got this!

Day 2

Morning + Afternoon

Berlin

Berlin, Germany

May 21-22, 2025

80 Spots

Berlin, Germany

May 21-22

80 Spots

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.


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Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.


Sign up to our newsletter and get a €70 voucher for any of the events!

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

  • Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.

    Tommasso, UX Lead

  • The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.

    Kristina G, Senior UX Manager

  • If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!

    Elena, UX Lead

  • Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.

    Felix, Lead UX Designer

  • I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!

    Stefanie, Lead Designer

  • The format we were all looking for so desperately

    Christian, UX Manager

  • I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.

    Matt, Senior Designer

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

  • Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.

    Tommasso, UX Lead

  • The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.

    Kristina G, Senior UX Manager

  • If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!

    Elena, UX Lead

  • Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.

    Felix, Lead UX Designer

  • I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!

    Stefanie, Lead Designer

  • The format we were all looking for so desperately

    Christian, UX Manager

  • I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.

    Matt, Senior Designer

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Lisboa

April 23-24, 2025

70 Spots

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23% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.200

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23% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.100

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23% VAT

Barcelona

May 5-6, 2025

70 Spots

Single
€ 1.220

+

21% VAT

Team of 2
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€ 2.100

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21% VAT

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Berlin

May 21-22, 2025

80 Spots

Single
€ 1.220

+

19% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.200

+

19% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.100

+

19% VAT

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance