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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Delivered end-to-end solution development using design thinking for multifaceted problems across various functional areas.- Maintained the in-house design system and identified design patterns to ensure cohesive user interface throughout various features.- Assisted in usability studies by identifying critical areas of risk, formulating questions, and collaborating on user tasks with the research team.- Collaborated with cross-functional scrum teams using the agile… Show more - Delivered end-to-end solution development using design thinking for multifaceted problems across various functional areas.- Maintained the in-house design system and identified design patterns to ensure cohesive user interface throughout various features.- Assisted in usability studies by identifying critical areas of risk, formulating questions, and collaborating on user tasks with the research team.- Collaborated with cross-functional scrum teams using the agile methodology.- Mentored and reviewed tasks by junior designers, sharing expertise about the design system, product knowledge, and feature scope.- Reviewed the professional goals of four direct reports and facilitated individual development plans to aid in achieving those goals.- Contributed to UX planning sessions, supporting the prioritization and scoping of UX tasks, and distributed workload to direct reports.- Facilitated various workshops and retrospectives to gain alignment between teams. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Developed innovative solutions using design thinking to address complex issues.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams using the agile methodology.- Utilized usability studies, research, and testing to validate and fine-tune designs.- Championed the creation of an in-house design system by securing stakeholder buy-in, devising project plans, and advocating for its adoption throughout the organization.- Presented the design system during TechTalks and organized team meetings… Show more - Developed innovative solutions using design thinking to address complex issues.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams using the agile methodology.- Utilized usability studies, research, and testing to validate and fine-tune designs.- Championed the creation of an in-house design system by securing stakeholder buy-in, devising project plans, and advocating for its adoption throughout the organization.- Presented the design system during TechTalks and organized team meetings to promote cohesive visual designs.- Created the original UX style guide for the web client, serving as a foundation for all new UX designs. Show less

Kanata, Ontario, Canada

- Collaborated within a feature team, synthesizing diverse input and feedback from stakeholders.- Worked closely with developers to implement designs.- Conducted discovery research and problem identification for specific features, highlighting research and validation risks.- Designed icons to seamlessly integrate into the product's visual design.- Aided in stakeholder presentations through the creation of visual design assets.- Produced user experience conference assets for… Show more - Collaborated within a feature team, synthesizing diverse input and feedback from stakeholders.- Worked closely with developers to implement designs.- Conducted discovery research and problem identification for specific features, highlighting research and validation risks.- Designed icons to seamlessly integrate into the product's visual design.- Aided in stakeholder presentations through the creation of visual design assets.- Produced user experience conference assets for Kinaxis-hosted conferences. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Crafted high-quality user interfaces and visual designs, closely collaborating with CEOs and developers.- Employed user flows, wireframes, use scenarios, low and high-fidelity mock-ups using Miro and Figma for prototyping.- Defined navigation, task flows, and layouts with a focus on usability.- Conducted usability testing with prototypes and synthesized the results for stakeholders.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Generated ideations from conceptual work through production with exceptional turnaround times.- Created 3D modeling and renderings of concepts using Solidworks and Keyshot.- Contributed to brand development by producing logos and business cards.- Designed graphical user interface elements for mobile applications in the Asian market.Created consumer and baby electronics that achieved successful sales through Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, and Amazon.- Applied graphic design… Show more - Generated ideations from conceptual work through production with exceptional turnaround times.- Created 3D modeling and renderings of concepts using Solidworks and Keyshot.- Contributed to brand development by producing logos and business cards.- Designed graphical user interface elements for mobile applications in the Asian market.Created consumer and baby electronics that achieved successful sales through Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, and Amazon.- Applied graphic design skills to create product boards for clients.- Assisted the graphical team with 2D and 3D packaging solutions for products.- Developed packaging flat artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.- Designed “point of purchase[a]” 3D models and 2D graphical elements.- Created CMF documents and managed color studies for products. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Conducted research on existing products to develop future concepts aligned with the company's scope.- Ideated concepts throughout the design process.- Generated realistic renderings from Solidworks using Keyshot.- Produced packaging flat artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.- Designed 'point of purchase' 3D models and 2D graphical elements.- Compiled information on color trends for the upcoming year and suggested color combinations for clients.- Created CMF… Show more - Conducted research on existing products to develop future concepts aligned with the company's scope.- Ideated concepts throughout the design process.- Generated realistic renderings from Solidworks using Keyshot.- Produced packaging flat artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.- Designed 'point of purchase' 3D models and 2D graphical elements.- Compiled information on color trends for the upcoming year and suggested color combinations for clients.- Created CMF documents and determined Pantone colors for products at factories. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Provided excellent customer service skills under pressure.• Constantly maintaining and driving customer sales, exceeding store average.• Developed relationships with GUESS customer base clientele.• Strong sales floor leader, often training new staff on selling, store maintenance, building customer relationships, and creating wardrobes for clients.• Assisted in visual merchandising of the store, involving changing mannequin displays to match the appropriate setting, and… Show more • Provided excellent customer service skills under pressure.• Constantly maintaining and driving customer sales, exceeding store average.• Developed relationships with GUESS customer base clientele.• Strong sales floor leader, often training new staff on selling, store maintenance, building customer relationships, and creating wardrobes for clients.• Assisted in visual merchandising of the store, involving changing mannequin displays to match the appropriate setting, and re-arranging store displays or merchandise in order to achieve a balance of colors and style.• Excellent team member, ability to work well with others.• Handled cash effectively and promptly. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Managed the store from open to close and provides excellent customer service.• Created outfits from the store's clothing for KellyRay Boutique social media pages such as Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.• Styled mannequins and store displays accordingly.• Created store posters and coupons for advertisements.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Created a variety of banners, icons, signatures for clients using online gaming forum boards. • Commissioned pieces were designed with client’s specifications and expectations.