Nick Kinling

Generalist designer, hobbyist coffee roaster, and animated gif artist (3.5B+ views). I'm currently leading design at Fieldwire, a field management platform for construction teams. I also created a game called Are You Sitting Down? and you should check it out right now.

Fieldwire

Head of Design   |   2019 – Present

I joined Fieldwire as an early employee and its sole designer, building design from scratch as the company grew 35× to a global team of 400+ people. I reported directly with the founder and CEO for six years and helped carry the brand through the Hilti acquisition and international expansion into 20+ markets.Today, I lead a hybrid team of five designers across product and brand, collaborate closely with Hilti’s other software products, and act as the lead designer on high-impact growth, AI, and marketing projects.

AI-Powered 3D Modeling Startup

Contract Designer   |   2025

I consulted on product design for a confidential AI startup founded by a friend and former coworker. The platform enables anyone to update a 3D model using natural language AI commands.My work focused on designing 3D viewer toolbars that balanced AI-powered features with traditional and familiar design tools.

Are You Sitting Down? Games

Owner & Designer   |   2025 – Present

Last year I designed and produced Are You Sitting Down?, a conversation card game featuring 197 bizarre questions across 99 cards, each with its own painstakingly hand-drawn illustration. I handled everything from concept to print production.It's a departure from my usual UI/UX design, but it demonstrates my range and willingness to take on new creative challenges.

Priceflow

Founding Designer   |   2018 – 2019

Many years ago, I co-founded and led design for Priceflow, a web app that helped auto dealerships optimize pricing, analyze their market, and increase profits. Working alongside product and data science co-founders, I focused on making complex pricing analytics approachable for small to mid-market dealerships. Our goal was to undercut enterprise competitors on both cost and usability.Priceflow was ultimately acquired by TrueCar for its machine learning technology, which was then absorbed into their existing platform.

Contact

LinkedIn is the best way to get in touch. I'm always open to connecting with designers, founders, and people building interesting products. Send me a connection request and drop me a note.