SUMMARY
Strategic designer with a strong foundation in graphic design, UX/UI, and web development. Specialised in designing intuitive and accessible user experiences. Experienced in designing for the wellness and education industries. Seeking a UX/UI Designer role to hone skills and deliver data-driven design solutions in a value-driven team environment.
SKILLS
● Figma
● Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, XD
● UX & UI: Wireframing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Research, User Testing, Design Systems,
A/B Testing
● Front-end development: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap
● No-code platforms: Webflow, Framer, Wix Studio
● Visual Design: Typography, Layout, Hierarchy, Proportion, Colour
● Other: Google Analytics, Hotjar, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Miro, Notion, Slack
WORK EXPERIENCE
UX/UI Designer
The Heart Center Inc / Remote
March 2024 – Present
● Collaborated with a team of 20 business stakeholders, designers, and developers to create cohesive design solutions, resulting in a 20% increase in project efficiency
● Utilised agile methodologies, working in sprints to iteratively refine digital product, resulting in a 15% increase in user satisfaction during development phase
● Conducted competitive analysis and UX audits of 6 direct competitors to identify opportunities for improvement, enhancing understanding of user expectations
Graphic Designer February 2024 – Present
Nova New Opportunities / Remote
● Designed engaging social media graphics, signage, posters, and internal communications materials, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines, increasing online traffic by 15%
Web Designer November 2023 – April 2024
Apex Leadership Institute London / Remote
● Spearheaded the development of a design system, ensuring consistency in branding and adherence to WCAG accessibility standards, resulting in a 40% increase in website accessibility ratings
● Trained team on the use of the style guide, resulting in a 95% adoption rate and improved efficiency in design workflows
● Worked closely with developers, business stakeholders, another designer, and content writer to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines, resulting in a 20% reduction in project completion time
Graphic Designer July 2023 – October 2023
NCF Living / Birmingham, United Kingdom
● Designed graphics for both digital and print touch points including marketing collateral, website assets, advertisements, supporting a diverse range of projects for the team of 15, resulting in improved brand visibility
● Managed tight deadlines, delivering projects that adhered to brand identity guidelines with a 95% on-time delivery rate
● Engaged with a cross-functional team of up to 10 members to understand project requirements, communicate concepts, and ensure consistency across design materials
● Played a key role in multimedia content creation, spearheading video editing and photo retouching tasks, bringing a 10% growth in social media following
CERTIFICATES
Webflow 101 Course
Webflow University
● Gained skills in creating responsive websites using Webflow
Introduction to Web Development Course
Code First Girls
April 2024
January 2024 – March 2024
● Led a team of 3 in designing and implementing an ecommerce website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and GitHub
Full-time UX Skills Bootcamp November 2023 – January 2024
The School of UX
● Gained experience in design systems, user research, user journey mapping, usability testing, analytics, wireframing, prototyping, and accessibility standards
● Completed a range of projects from mobile app design to dashboards and self-checkout interfaces and received positive feedback from tutors
● Translated business objectives and user research insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups with a deep understanding of design methodologies
EDUCATION
Bachelor with Honours Art and Design September 2020 – July 2023
Birmingham City University
● Focus on Professional Portfolio, Work Placement, Research in Practice, Design Fundamentals, Art and Design Practice, Digital Design Tools, Collaborative Project
● Grade 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours Degree)
Baccalaureate Diploma (GCSE) September 2016 – July 2020
Regina Maria Fine Arts High School
● Focus on English, Literature, History, Psychology, Fine Art
● Grade 1:1 (Upper-Class Honours Degree)