I have eight years of commercial experience as both a traditional and digital designer. With a diverse set of creative skills, I have a real passion for problem-solving and user-centric thinking and can take projects from concept to final delivery.
To compliment my design skills, I am a professional illustrator and have delivered bespoke illustration work for high-profile blue-chip pharma clients.
My work has been featured in various publications, including The Daily Telegraph, Chicago Tribune, Le Monde, Huffington Post, Designtaxi, and Business Insider, amongst others.
— Based in the Kent area
Curriculum Vitae
S K I L L S
Hard Skills
Adobe - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Procreate
UI/UX software - Figma, Sketch, InVision
Stripo
Time management tools - Jira, Trello, Asana, Notion
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
HTML, CSS
Ability to create concepts, sketches, UX planning, competitor analysis, site architectures, wireframes, prototypes, user interface design, user-centred design, responsive web designs, data visualisation, information architecture, and illustrations.
Soft Skills
Passion for solving problems, auto-didacticism, adaptation, empathy, open-mindedness, communication.
Able to give and accept constructive criticism, provide value to other people.
E D U C A T I O N
Google UX Design Course
November 2021 - February 2022
UX Design Certificate
UX Playground - Chakib Labidi
November 2016 - July 2017
UX UI Design Certificate
Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES)
September 2014 - January 2015
Graphic Design Certificate
Spiru Haret Romania
September 2007 - June 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
OPEN Health UI/UX Designer, Illustrator; February 2022 - January 2024
As part of the digital specialist team, I created digital solutions in the patient and HCP space. The role included illustrations, UI and initial UX thinking, including user stories and flows, first concepts through to pixel-perfect prototypes ready for development.
Understanding and finding the problem, UX planning, competitor analysis, site architecture, user flows, and wireframes while keeping in mind the user needs and business goals.
Illustrations; comprehending the key message of each project and making sure the illustrations convey the right information and feeling.
Responsive UI, determining elements’ behaviour, accessibility, inclusive design, visual and typography information hierarchy.
Collaborating with the design team, developers, copywriters, project managers and account managers.
Accommodate client’s rules, and constraints whilst following a user-centred approach and validate the designs through a range of testing methods.
Create and maintain atomic design, utilise and contribute to the existing design system, ensuring consistency in design language across all products.
F1000 Research UI and UX Designer; January 2021 - January 2022
Being the sole designer dedicated to the SaaS platform, my responsibilities involved:
Create and refine user interfaces and experiences for the SaaS platform.
Closely collaborating with developers, QA, project managers and marketing by using agile and sprint methodology and gathering feedback to iteratively improve design
Ensure seamless and intuitive user journeys through visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces
Consider factors such as usability, accessibility, and responsiveness in design decisions
Stay updated on industry trends, design principles, and emerging technologies
Contribute to maintaining the competitiveness of the SaaS platform through innovative design solutions
Effectively communicating UI and UX designs through text, speech and imagery. Communicating problems into crystal clear and usable solutions.
Created interactive prototypes, maintain and contribute to the existing design system.
VerveSearch Senior UI UX Designer, Illustrator; December 2017 - August 2020
Thorough understanding of UX / UI design principles.
Support, teach and review juniors through project designing and give constructive feedback.
Created mood boards, wireframes, prototypes, and layouts to communicate UI and UX solutions.
Producing beautiful UI designs and assets across different platforms.
Have designed unique pieces, including illustrations, infographics, data visualisation, and data interactive games.
Implemented feedback on time, and resolved issues quickly and effectively.
Working collaboratively, interpreting data assets, designing illustrative campaigns, balance technical content and time constraints.
Collaborating closely between creative, research, developers, and PMs.
Jiksaw Ltd Digital Designer and Graphic Designer; March 2017 - November 2017
E-commerce: Preparing and designing assets, maintaining and updating online stores on WordPress and Shopify platforms.
I created digital and print designs for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (brochure layouts, proposals, campaigns, presentations, flyers, posters, beer mats, and roller banners.
Produced merchandise designs and visuals (t-shirts, caps, badges, fridge magnets, hoodies, mugs).
Freelance Digital Designer and UX Designer; March 2016 - March 2017
Carried out UX Research (interviewing, analysing data, creating storyboards, wireframes, and prototyping which helps in discovering a friendly user experience). Completed various projects: logos, website layout, and marketing artwork.
Mail Boxes ETC Graphic Designer; January 2015 - March 2016
Developing concepts, and graphics of marketing and communications materials in areas of print and web design. Worked closely with clients in providing and developing projects from beginning to end on illustrations, logos, stationery, tri-folds, flyers and invitations