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Erik Baars is a seasoned UX Design Lead at PlaceMakers since February 2022, with a diverse background in user experience and digital design spanning over a decade. Previous roles include Ecommerce Manager at ilabb and Product Designer at Foster Moore, where Erik contributed to impactful projects in various sectors, including tourism and education. Noteworthy experience at Ngāi Tahu Tourism involved enhancing user experience for one of Aotearoa's largest tourism operators. Erik has also served as Digital Specialist at EdventureCo and Digital Manager at Dimes Australia, focusing on user-centered design and online marketing strategies. With a strong foundation in graphic design from Wintec, Erik holds both a Bachelor of Mediarts and an Honours Degree in Graphic Design, further enhancing a comprehensive skill set in digital interfaces and user interactions.
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PlaceMakers is the trading name of Fletcher Distribution Limited, the retail trading arm of Fletcher Building Limited in New Zealand. PlaceMakers is New Zealand's leading and largest supplier of building materials and hardware. We're 100% committed to our customers. We employ over 2,100 people and assist over 300,000 customers. We have 58 stores, from Kaitaia to Invercargill. We sell over 74,000 product lines from concrete to paint and plasterboard. We manufacture frames and trusses from 12 manufacturing plants nationwide. Partnership is a major theme in our business. Each PlaceMakers store is a joint venture between a local business partner (Joint Venture Partner) and Fletcher Distribution Limited.