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Charlotte, NC, US

• Lead user research and testing, using insights to drive iterative design improvements and align the product with evolving audience needs in the early stages.
• Manage the development and upkeep of a robust design ecosystem, fostering design consistency and scalability across diverse product portfolios through a comprehensive design system.
• Steer UX/UI strategies from project inception, aligning them with user-centric principles and business goals, while optimizing efficiency with the design system.
• Elevate UX/UI design by implementing industry-best practices, promoting innovation, and using agile, iterative methods to respond to user feedback and enhance design quality.
• Provide strategic direction by prioritizing immersive user experiences from project initiation and employing the design system for cohesive design implementation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to rapidly iterate on design concepts, maximizing resource efficiency in the startup environment.

Brooklyn, New York, US

• Lead the entire process of envisioning, implementing, and strategically guiding diverse creative projects, ensuring their successful completion while staying aligned with our brand's vision.
• Direct and inspire cross-functional teams, spanning Social Media, Public Relations, art directors, and illustrators, to skillfully leverage their talents for the purpose of driving impactful brand communication.
• Oversee the efforts of Graphic designers and illustrators, consistently providing them with strategic guidelines that result in the culmination of cohesive brand visuals and the proficient execution of diverse projects.
• Foster innovation through regular team brainstorming sessions, simultaneously cultivating a culture of creative growth, and provide transformative training that empowers team members to progress into accomplished.
• Maintain a continuous vigil on industry trends and design standards, actively seek out professional development opportunities to broaden skill sets, and steadfastly remain at the forefront of industry best practices.
• Drive the pioneering integration of cutting-edge design techniques, tools, and emerging technologies, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality design work that aligns with industry-leading standards.

Brooklyn, New York, US

• Demonstrated a diverse skill set by effectively utilizing multiple design software platforms, ensuring adaptability and expertise across various tools in the design process.
• Craft compelling promotional materials including dynamic flyers, captivating posters, and varied collateral designs, to showcase a diverse proficiency in visual communication.
• Contributed to the creation of visually captivating product mockups to showcase a diverse range of merchandise and related designs, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and design aesthetics.
• Energetically participated in diverse creative initiatives within the organization, actively engaging in brainstorming sessions, offering valuable design insights, and contributing innovative ideas to collaborative.
• Maintained brand consistency across platforms, translating guidelines into visually compelling designs.

Miami, FL, US

• Collaborate closely with a skilled design team, to develop a visually captivating website for a B2C fintech company. Employ strategic information architecture and intuitive UI patterns to enhance discoverability and.
• Successfully revamp existing designs by skillfully incorporating the client's new color branding and implementing requested UI changes, resulting in a cohesive and visually appealing user interface.
• Develop a comprehensive style guide that meticulously documents design elements, such as color palette, typography, iconography, and layout guidelines, facilitating consistent branding and design implementation across.
• Collaborate closely with the development team to create a final UI design that not only meets technical requirements but also provides clear and detailed specifications for implementation, streamlining the handoff.
• Utilize prototyping tools to create interactive prototypes, empowering stakeholders to visualize and test the redesigned HiFis, gather valuable feedback, and make informed design decisions, ultimately enhancing user.

Miami, FL, US

• Collaborate seamlessly with a cross-functional team of 5 designers to revamp an existing e-commerce web app, prioritizing the enhancement of the user shopping experience and improving the product showcase.
• Conduct thorough competitive analysis to gather UI inspiration, leveraging modern design trends and best practices to guide the redesign of the client's website, while maintaining a user-centered approach throughout.
• Deliver effective and streamlined UX/UI design solutions as a team, employing wireframe development, iterative UI improvements, style guide creation, and prototyping techniques.
• Contribute to the design process by actively collaborating with project managers, the agile team, and the client.
• Align design decisions with project scope, deadlines, and expectations, ensuring a cohesive and successful outcome.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and critical thinking skills, refining and improving design concepts based on feedback and user testing, ultimately achieving shared goals.

Miami, FL, US

• Devise and collaborate with a team of 4 designers to enhance an existing B2C affiliate webpage and develop a new webpage that highlights the company's values, mission, and information, all while maintaining a.
• Utilize research and analysis techniques to create both low and high-fidelity wireframes, iterating through multiple designs to establish a strong brand identity that aligns with current UX/UI design trends.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail by redesigning the existing style guide. Develop reusable components, implement auto-layout, and efficiently maintain consistency throughout the designs.
• Strengthen project management skills by setting project timelines, effectively communicating with stakeholders, and consistently meeting project deadlines.
• Gather and analyze user research data to inform design decisions.
• Conduct regular user testing and effectively manage stakeholder feedback, implementing agile best practices to ensure consistency and deliver high-quality deliverables.

Miami, FL, US

• Conduct comprehensive user research, employing methods such as interviews, surveys, and empathy mapping, to gain deep insights into the user needs and pain points of pet parents and their dogs.
• Utilize affinity mapping techniques to synthesize research findings, identifying prominent patterns and themes that inform user-centered design decisions and enhance the user experience.
• Create data-driven user personas based on research insights, ensuring the app's features and functionalities align with the target audience's preferences, goals, and behaviors.
• Develop intuitive sitemaps and user flows, optimizing information architecture and interaction design to facilitate seamless navigation and improve user engagement throughout the app.
• Employ iterative prototyping and conduct usability testing sessions to iteratively refine the app's UI design, incorporating user feedback and delivering an aesthetically pleasing and highly usable product.

US

• Provided exceptional customer service by sharing product knowledge, processing payments, assisting with special orders, maintaining store operations, and delivering professional phone support.

Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

• Certified lifeguard with comprehensive training in CPR, AED, and first aid through the American Red Cross, demonstrating expertise in all lifeguard duties and responsibilities.

Redmond, Washington, US

• Earned a certification as a Microsoft Specialist for Office PowerPoint 2010, and earned a certification as a Microsoft Specialist for Office Excel 2013.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Art/Art Studies, General

Art/Art Studies, General