Calvin LymanDesign Leader Empowering People, Strengthening Process, Elevating Product
Leading design teams to create exceptional user experiences through strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and data-driven decision making.
About Me
Leadership Philosophy: Scaling Through People
As a Manager of Product Design, I've learned that the most sustainable way to create exceptional design outcomes is by developing exceptional leaders. My approach focuses on building systems that empower teams, processes that scale across portfolios, and people who thrive in complexity.
- Individual-focused leadership developmentTailored to each person's growth journey
- Cross-functional collaboration frameworksThat align Product, Design, and Development
- Strategic storytellingThat connects design work to measurable business outcomes
- Scalable design operationsThat enable teams to focus on high-impact work
Education
Featured Case Studies
RookGPT – AI Chess Coach
Designing an intelligent chess coaching experience powered by AI for players of all skill levels
Read Full Case Study →Uplift – Community Health Worker Training Platform
Mobile-first design system and platform for training community health workers in underserved regions
Read Full Case Study →Leadership Development Accelerator
Mentored design leaders through a structured growth plan that improved retention, confidence, and cross-functional influence
Read Full Case Study →Experience
Manager of Product Design
2023 - 2025Paycom, LLC
- Directed multiple design teams, empowering Team Leads and ICs to deliver consistent, high-quality work across a global HCM platform
- Shaped design strategy for several industry-defining tools such as Gone™, and iWant™
- Established scalable operations (intake processes, Jira-based reporting, design quality guide), improving efficiency and accountability
- Strengthened cross-functional partnerships with Product, Development, and QA, reducing silos and elevating design's role in decision-making
- Navigated organizational change with empathy and clarity, ensuring alignment and sustained team engagement
Product Design Team Lead
2020 - 2023Paycom, LLC
- Led strategic design initiatives for products including BETI®, Clue®, Vault™, and others
- Scaled team capacity during reorganization, ensuring delivery of critical projects despite fluctuating staffing levels
- Mentored and coached designers, strengthening team culture and elevating design quality across portfolios
- Championed centralized design systems and templates, enabling scalability across multiple product teams
Senior Product Designer
2020Paycom, LLC
- Provided design direction and mentorship during a leadership transition, stabilizing workflows and supporting team delivery
- Elevated design's influence in the product lifecycle, securing earlier and more strategic involvement
Product Designer / UI Designer
2017 - 2020Paycom, LLC
- Designed and delivered a high volume of product features across enterprise platform while applying rigorous design principles
- Built strong cross-functional connections across Product, Development, QA, Marketing, and Legal
- Directed design strategy for enterprise features adopted by thousands of clients, improving payroll accuracy and user confidence
Web Marketing Assistant
2013 - 2017Keith May Real Estate
- Led web marketing strategy and execution to support business growth
Let's Build Something Impactful Together
Looking for a design leader who can scale teams, strengthen processes, and elevate product outcomes? I'd love to discuss how my experience in leadership development and cross-functional collaboration can drive results for your organization.