Gareth Ayagen Emery
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Gareth Ayagen Emery

Head of Design @ Benifex
5.0
(7 reviews)
20 years in Design, UX & Product Management
Sweden
Speaks English, Welsh and Swedish
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$80 / month

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2 calls per month (45min/call)

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About

Hi! I'm Gareth! 👋🏼

I help UX, Product, and Design professionals who feel stuck or under-utilised move forward with clarity, whether that’s landing a better role, getting promoted, or stepping into leadership with confidence.

I’m a multi-disciplinary design leader with 20 years of experience, currently leading design at Benifex. Over my career, I’ve worked across Product, UX, Marketing, E-commerce, SaaS and Design Leadership - hiring, coaching, and growing designers at different stages of their careers.

Most people I mentor are:
- Early–mid career designers trying to break through to the next level.
- Senior designers preparing for lead or management roles.
- Design professionals who want clearer direction and stronger impact.
- Designers struggling with confidence, positioning, or visibility at work.
- Professionals from other backgrounds wanting to get into design professionally.

My mentoring style is practical, honest, and supportive. We’ll focus on:
- Career direction and decision-making.
- Portfolio and interview strategy.
- Leadership readiness and influence.
- Navigating workplace challenges and growth conversations.
- Building confidence without losing yourself

I don’t believe in generic advice. I tailor mentoring to your context, your goals, your constraints, and where you actually want to go.

If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or ready for your next step, let’s figure it out together.

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

Everything has run smoothly, I have found in Gareth a source of guidance and confidence in my design process. Constructive criticism is a staple in our meetings, and he has been consistently professional, respectful and punctual. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their design thinking/practice.

Andrea

Andrea

Standard Plan • 4 months

5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Gareth! I was looking for a mentor to help me improve my design skills and have another perspective on my work, as well as guide me at the start of my freelance journey with clients. After only a couple of sessions with Gareth, I can already say that I’m designing better, feeling more confident in my work, and I know I have someone cheering me on. I’m excited to see how things continue to progress. Thank you, Gareth, for everything so far!

Ella

Ella

Standard Plan • 2 months

5 out of 5 stars

He probably doesn't realize it, but Gareth has made an incredible impact on my life (in the most amazing way)! Gareth has created a safe space for me to explore new ideas, not be afraid of failing, and grow into the next season of my life. Simply his ability to cultivate this space has encouraged me to take the next step, and then the next, and then the next... I am incredibly grateful for this mentorship as it has given me a different perspective on what it is to be a designer. If you're considering Gareth as a your new mentor, buckle up, because you're not ready for the amount of growth you'll experience alongside his support and insight-giving!

Kaylin

Kaylin

Standard Plan • 4 months

Kaylin wrote 1 more review for the same mentorship

5 out of 5 stars

Gareth has been my mentor for almost 2 full months now. He is caring, genuine, and professional. He has helped guide me in my professional development journey through the use of active listening, sharing his own experience/advice, and using motivational interviewing skills to encourage me to critically think about my own challenges. 10/10 would recommend Gareth to anyone who is self-aware, able to ask great questions, and ambitious!

Kaylin

Kaylin

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