Marie Kieckbusch

Hello

I'm Marie Kieckbusch, a strategic design executive who transforms complex challenges into clear, human-centered solutions.

I partner with organizations to shape experiences—digital and physical—that deliver measurable business impact while creating real value for the people who use them.

With over 15 years in experience design, I build and coach high-performing teams, align stakeholders, and bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces. I blend creativity, structure, and empathy to help people and organizations thrive.

Expertise

Leadership & Strategy

UX Strategy
Design Leadership
Experience Design
Human-Centered Design
Product & Service Design
Innovation Strategy
Digital Transformation

People & Change

Employee Experience
Coaching & Mentoring
Stakeholder Alignment
Change Management
Behavioral Science & Psychology
Team Building & Development
Cross-Functional Leadership

Research & Design Methods

Workshop Facilitation
Journey Mapping
Personas
User Research
Behavioral Research
Design Thinking
Content Strategy

Design Execution

Storytelling
Branding
Prototyping
Visual Design
Figma
Adobe Creative Cloud
Front-End Development

Building High-Performance Teams

I specialize in leading design divisions and cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions, fostering collaboration, strategic alignment, and a culture of excellence.

Driving Innovation

I lead human-centered research and design strategies to drive innovation, creating user-focused experiences that generate new solutions and deliver measurable business value.

Delivering Business Results

As a strategic optimist, I bridge vision and execution, aligning design strategies with business goals to create impactful solutions, drive measurable outcomes, and ensure ideas get done.

Certified in UX Management

As the UX profession continues to grow and evolve, continuous learning is critical. Nielsen Norman Group offers exceptional training and certifications. Verify my certifications.