Senior UI/UX Designer & UI Developer
The Akkaas
Total years of experience :6 years, 9 Months
Lead the design process for various web and mobile applications, ensuring a user-centered approach. Conducted user research, including surveys, interviews, and usability testing, to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement. Improved user engagement and conversion rates through A/B testing and iterative design improvements. Played a key role in enhancing the accessibility of digital products, and ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines. Created interactive prototypes to validate design concepts and facilitate user testing, allowing for user-centered refinements. Played a key role in the development and design phase of several projects, which included in-depth user and competitive analysis to inform design choices, wireframing and visual design and the development of various communications assets to effectively communicate the user experience.
Conducted in-depth user research and frequently conversed with stakeholders to understand problems and difficulties in the complex world of software applications. Used user feedback and data-driven insights to guide the design process, which led to iterative design cycles that validated and improved workflows and interfaces. Strong cross-functional communication was established, and several teams were closely partnered to match design goals with the overall project objectives, resulting in a seamless and user-friendly final product. Take the responsibility for the entire user interface design process, creating a unified visual experience across all their products. Contributed to the development of UI components and features using technologies like Angular and React, ensuring the seamless integration of design and functionality. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to gather requirements and deliver exceptional designs on time. Conducted competitive analysis and stayed updated on industry trends to incorporate innovative design elements.
Ensured a unified and user-centric approach when conceptualizing and developing multi-platform (web and mobile) designs and applications for a variety of in-house products. Collaborated closely with both the engineering and design teams to design and refine the UI & UX of various products, fostering a cross-disciplinary approach to product development. Conducted comprehensive research and utilized insights to conceptualize and prototype enhanced, user-friendly experiences for high-profile clients worldwide, while also contributing to improvements in our own product offering. Designed and implemented responsive user interfaces, maintaining consistency and usability across different devices and platforms. Mentored junior designers and conducted design reviews to maintain design quality standards. Implemented user personas and user flows to enhance user journeys and reduce drop-off rates.
In my academic journey, I gained valuable knowledge in software development, algorithms, and problem-solving, which has equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in the dynamic and innovative field of technology. My education has not only instilled a deep understanding of software systems but has also nurtured a passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
