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✨ Experience SummaryI'm a Product Experience and Visual Design Specialist with 12 years under my belt – 7 years of experience leading digital products and an additional 5 years of experience spanning physical experience design, graphic design and design education. I have worked with corporates, startups and academic institutions focused on emerging technologies ie. AR/VR & AI within education, creator tools, and health sectors.Recently, I led an 18-designer department and successfully delivered the largest cross-reality experience for World Expo Dubai 2020. I was also the UX Architect behind the award-winning technology and app recognized by Time as the Best Innovation of 2022.✨ What's Next:I'm seeking a full-time role as a Product Design Leader in the San Francisco Bay Area with or helping to to establish a user-centric product team, where I can be a player-coach. I like leading but also like being a hands-on designer. I am excited to apply my enriched global perspective to my next role. ✨ 2 ways to learn more and get in touch1) Learn more about my work at my website www.aishasheikh.com 2) DM me on Linkedin or email me: aisha@aishasheikh.com to discuss how we can collaborate and contribute to each other's success.--------------SKILLSExperience Design: UX/UI Design: crafting user interfaces; Prototyping and Deployment; Product Strategy: service blueprints, experience mapping, archetypes, design thinking; Wireframing, user Flows; Information Architecture; TOOLS: Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC, Balsamiq, Miro, Unity, Unreal EngineManagement: Managing timelines, resources, and project deliverables ; Budgeting for department and projects; DesignOps: team coordination, design systems, tools, and design culture building; Managing 18 designers, including hiring and career development; TOOLS: Confluence, JIRA, Aha, Asana, Airtable, Trello, Github, Monday, Notion, UX Copywriting, User Flows & Journeys, Information Architecture, WireframingResearchData Analysis; Quantitative Research: User interviews, A/B testing, CSAT scores, analytics; Qualitative Research: Market research, heuristic evaluations, interviews, usability testing, focus groups, contextual inquiries; Data-Driven Decision Making: Using key performance indicators like user engagement metrics; TOOLS: Google Analytics, Airtable, Hotjar
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Fractional Chief Design OfficerStealth Ai StartupSan Francisco, Ca, Us
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Product, Ux/Ui DesignerSimplexity Aug 2014 - PresentSan Francisco, California, UsCurrent client: GitHub (Microsoft) Past: IDEO.org, KPMG, Google, and Simon Fraser University, spanning various industries including innovation, technology, revenue, education, health, and energy. I solve complex design challenges that help companies solve business and human-centric needs. I partner with teams to provide product design solutions, UX research and visual design solutions. I have experience working with startups and large corporations.• Sample engagement: played a significant user experience research role in the IDEO.org-UNICEF partnership, that led to training 750 organizations in Human-Centered Design. This collaboration fueled the funding of three impactful projects and MVPs, reaching over 10,000 users. -
User Experience (Ux) ArchitectMagnopus Sep 2021 - Jun 2023Los Angeles, California, UsAn innovative design and product studio, Magnopus excels in XR (VR/AR), working with esteemed clients including Disney, Pixar, and Sony Music.• Leading UX for ‘Connected Spaces Platform’ piloting UX architecture for TIME’s 2022 Most Innovative Platform, enabling effortless AR and cross-reality creation.• Spearheaded user experience workflow for 150 professionals across 10 departments from 0 to 1 with Beta releases of web and iOS platforms. • Ensured the successful onboarding of initial users and gathered crucial feedback for ongoing product enhancement.• Established a robust user research practice, enabling comprehensive usability tests and consistent insight collection. -
Managing Design LeadMagnopus Sep 2020 - Sep 2021Los Angeles, California, Us• Managed a diverse design department of 18, reporting to the CEO, leading Design Operations and running company-wide Human-Centered Design workshops that enhanced design thinking capabilities. • Product Design & Experience Lead for end-to-end design team of 10 with global team of 125+ for award-winning Expo2020 Dubai Xplorer App, driving engagement of 100M digital attendees.•Successfully built the Design Operations from the ground up, prioritizing design process, team coordination, and tool utilization.• Led a cross-functional team towards a vision and strategy to then transform high-resolution Figma prototypes to Unity and finally into deployable Android and iOS applications, marking a crucial step in the project's success and ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience for millions of users worldwide.
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Sr. Product Designer & ResearcherMach49 Oct 2019 - May 2020Redwood City, California, Us• Partnering with 'Global 1000' firms to foster innovation and build new ventures• Led product design process for Global 1000 firms, from conception to MVP, training cross-functional teams about lean human-centered design practices, resulting $1.4M in seed funding, launching 3 startups. • Delivered UX/UI prototypes within 12 weeks, conducted 278 customer interviews, transformed insights into 56 validated prototypes, and designed the MVP designs to address users' core pain points. -
Sr. Designer & Innovation StrategistStanford Changelabs Mar 2016 - Jan 2018Stanford, Ca, UsStanford ChangeLabs, A design and strategy unit within H-STAR Institute with a mission to empower leaders, public and private entities to achieve impact.• Ran innovation and human-centered design trainings for a $34 Billion energy company with C-level and managing client relationships. • Co-wrote and designed a comprehensive 150-page guide, with innovation tools and frameworks for innovation training such as design thinking, systems thinking and platform thinking, laying the groundwork for the System Acupuncture® innovation approach. -
Design Thinking InstructorThe Nueva School Aug 2015 - Dec 2017Hillsborough, Ca, UsThe Nueva School is a K-12 frontrunner, with 1000 students and 150 staff, nationally recognized for its emphasis on design thinking.• Crafted and delivered seven novel courses in design and entrepreneurship, reaching 250 students. Teaching design thinking, architecture, visual design, branding, and design for social good.• Instructed 200 educators across the U.S. in Design Thinking techniques through the Design Thinking Institute, and partnered with Stanford d.School, bolstering the national adoption and esteem of design thinking in academic spheres. -
Su Ventures Incubator FellowSingularity University Sep 2017 - Oct 2017Mountain View , California , Us6-week Incubator with SU Ventures to develop business plan and prepare for launch and capital raise. Spun out of Singularity University's Incubator, our company "Thriver" focuses on the future of work and learning, providing independent workers a platform with products to adapt to a changing work climate. -
2017 Global Solutions Program FellowSingularity University Jun 2017 - Aug 2017Mountain View , California , UsSelected as 1 of 90 innovators from 40 countries as a fellow in the 2017 Global Solutions Program. Received a full $30k scholarship sponsored by Google.The 8-week fellowship was part global challenges think tank, part entrepreneurship incubator located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.
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Design ManagerElefint Sep 2014 - Aug 2015San Francisco, Ca, UsElefint Designs is a boutique studio with a 10-member team, driven by a mission to foster kindness and connection via exceptional design encompassing diverse formats like design digital storytelling, apps, web, and more.•Managed a team of 6 diverse professionals, steering the design and development lifecycle. Delivered 5websites, 3 motion graphic animations, 5 brand revamps, and UX/UI designs according to client goals. -
Design & Special Projects ManagerJa Worldwide Nov 2012 - Dec 2013Boston, Massachusetts, UsAt Junior Achievement Worldwide, a renowned global NGO in 100 countries inspiring entrepreneurial education and innovation among global youth, I led a diverse team managing communications, brand, and design for 15 MENA offices, positively impacting millions.• Built digital assets including regional website, Deloitte entrepreneurship app, and annual reports, escalating user engagement and attracting millions of visitors.• Demonstrated expertise in talent and project management, ensuring the successful completion of four significant projects aligned with JA Worldwide’s commitment to youth entrepreneurship education.Successfully published a global annual report, disseminated to over 25,000 crucial stakeholders.• Solidified high-level partnerships with the World Bank and Microsoft and drove initiatives that received $1 million in funding from Minister of Education by leading five research roundtables. -
Urban Designer And ResearcherFacility For Architectural Research In Media And Mediation (Farmm) Jan 2011 - Mar 2012Montreal, Quebec, CaFARMM is the McGill University School of Architecture Applied Research Lab. The focus is to use technology for simulation & imaging, and fabrication infrastructure. Project: Engaging with local communities in an effort to understand technology’s role in the complex processes that shape the development of the built environment. Through the hosting of a series of interactive community forums, the project allowed local citizens to be involved in decision-making. Outcome: using architecture and facilitating workshops in the community, we connected with the city council and used our research to apply changes to how the neighborhood was zoned. -
Founding Partner, DesignerLiminal Creative Ltd. Sep 2009 - Sep 2010Founded and managed a creative collaborative based in London. Designed sustainable, holistic, creative and strategic design solutions based on the issue at hand. We created websites, brands, and provoke thought by visually and strategically explaining societal topics such as poverty, economics, culture, art and politics. -
Founding DesignerArchitext Incorporated. Oct 2008 - Sep 2009Toronto, On, CaFounding designer at one of the first innovation firms in Canada, focusing on design-led approaches to innovation to drive social impact in charitable organizations, philanthropic bodies, and government. Collaborated with founder to design large scale participatory processes to engage citizens and communities in high-level decision making and design efforts in the built environment. The firm is known for its deep commitment to engaging citizens in the co-design of large scale capital projects in priority neighbourhoods across the Canada. -
Teaching AssistantOcad University Sep 2008 - Apr 2009Toronto, On, CaBi-weekly graphic design instruction alongside Professor Keith Rushton for 4th Year Thesis students in the Graphic Design Program. -
Experience DesignerEntro Nov 2007 - Oct 2008Toronto, On, CaEntro focuses on experience design and branding. My key projects include leading a wayfinding and environmental design project for the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Qatar Science and Technology Park in Doha, Marina Sands Bay in Singapore, New Brunswick's Scenic Road design, and Riverdale Garden Trail. -
3D Graphic & Spatial DesignerKramer Design Associates (Kda) Aug 2007 - Nov 2007Collaborating with architects, and industrial designers at the intersection of spatial and visual design focusing on wayfinding, infographics and typography design for the City of Toronto's $1 Billion street furniture project, including bus shelters, information booths and garbage receptacles, which is still implemented today. -
3D Graphic & Spatial DesignerGottschalk+Ash Int'L Feb 2007 - Jun 2007Established in 1966, I learned wayfinding and brand design in a professional context through one of the pioneers of International Graphic Design in Canada. The office was founded on Swiss modern design standards. Project accomplishments: Toronto International Film Festival, Royal Ontario Museum and the G+A Internal office design.
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Aisha Sheikh Education Details
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Mcgill UniversityUrban Design & Housing -
Singularity UniversityEmerging Technologies
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Ocad UniversityGraphic Design
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Ryerson UniversityArchitecture History
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Aisha Sheikh works for Stealth Ai Startup
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Aisha Sheikh's current role is Fractional Chief Design Officer.
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What schools did Aisha Sheikh attend?
Aisha Sheikh attended Mcgill University, Singularity University, Ocad University, Ryerson University.
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Aisha Sheikh has interest in Scuba Diving, Urban Design, Food, City Branding, Graphic Design, Wayfinding, Dancing, Photography, Running, Strategy.
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Aisha Sheikh has skills like Graphic Design, Branding And Identity, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Typography, Design Thinking, Design Research, Design Strategy, Human Centered Design, Social Innovation, Social Design, Strategic Thinking.
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