Amanda Maykot is a design leader and lover of airplane window seats.
I’m a globally experienced creative leader with 18+ years across digital product design, brand storytelling, and strategic leadership.
Currently a Product Design Manager at REA Group.
Purpose-driven design leader with 18+ years of global experience spanning digital product design, creative direction, and strategic leadership. I specialise in forming and mentoring high-performing design teams, embedding design into business strategy, and delivering scalable, inclusive solutions that create both business and social impact.
Currently leading Agency Growth portfolio at REA Group, with a strong track record of cross-functional partnership, ethical innovation, and community engagement.
With a background in visual design, my work features digital strategy, product design, UI, research and user experience.
Design
Over 15 years of experience crafting products and services that blend usability, design, and business impact. Skilled in visual design, product design, and UI/UX, with a strong focus on creating inclusive, accessible, and user-centred experiences across multiple industries.
Product Design
Human-Centred Design
Visual Design
Design Systems
Scalable experiences
Leadership & Strategy
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and driving product vision from discovery to delivery. I am experienced in shaping design strategies, embedding design thinking across organisations, and mentoring teams to elevate craft, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Design Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Design
Systems Thinking & Service Design
Communication & Stakeholder Influence
Workshop Facilitation & Co-Design
Social Innovation
Passionate about using design as a force for good. I have led and contributed to projects tackling social and environmental challenges bringing together stakeholders, communities, and tech to create positive, lasting change.
Impact Measurement & Strategy
Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Leadership & Change Management
Multi-stakeholder Workshop Facilitation
Work
Reimagining home loans with the first Athena App
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Connecting property sellers to the biggest marketplace in Australia
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Creating the world’s newest travel companion
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A better way to track faults for Sydney Trains
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Don’t be shy,
say hi!
Feel free to contact me. I’m open to advising and mentoring opportunities.
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