Hi, I’m Kat, a Lead UX Architect based in Portugal.
My primary experience has been working on delivering high quality responsive websites to a wide range of businesses. Assisting clients from start to finish – from planning site architecture, testing to delivery of the final product – with a focus on an intuitive user interface.
say hello: [email protected]
Education
University of Wolverhampton (2016-2017)
MA Design and Applied Arts
distinction
University of Nicosia (2011-2012)
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
Erasmus Exchange
University of Wolverhampton (2010-2014)
BA (Hons) Applied Arts
First-Class Honours degree
Non university course:
Google UX Design Professional Certificate (2021-2022)
Experience
UX/UI DESIGNER at Synergize Ltd (04/2021 - Currently)
Remote, Europe
- Working closely with clients to build user focused, functional and visuallystrong website/products
- Gather and evaluate business goals, user requirements, competitors reports
- Conducting research who is the main user, how the product is being used
Wireframing and planning information architecture - Desining user-centric, intuitive interfaces for both web andmobile products
- Conducting usability testing, aiming to measure how well workflows, layout, and ease-of-use are designed and applying gathered feedback
- Designing and assisting in development of new websites
- Testing and improving websites/products
- Maintaining and updating the content of existing websites
- Managing and outsourcing third-party services, such as copywriting, translations and 3d
architectural visualizations - Brand identity and logo design
- Creating business cards, brochures, leaflets, and any other print-ready materials upon client’s request
- Working to tight deadlines
- Good knowledge and experience with best SEO practices
eCommerce Digital Designer at superdrug (11/2020 - 04/2021)
remote, London
- Working on Superdrug.com.
- Reporting to the eCommerce Designer Manager.
- Supporting the wider eCommerce and Superdrug teams to deliver monthly promotional content.
- Working on own brand and branded content ranging from custom shoppable areas, digital marketing and promotion features, and working on large site wide projects, from interactive tools to full website redesign.
- Evaluating effectiveness of the work completed and identify and implement improvements.
- Creating custom shoppable areas including graphic content, navigation and layout following best practice design and coding.
- Designing and editing supplier and non supplier creatives for Superdrug.com following brand guidelines.
- Working closely with the trading team to implement and launch promotional events.
- Owning and implementing design projects including dedicated landing pages for: Valentines Day, Loyalty Card, Beauty promotional events, Discover Superdrug Marketplace.
- Ensuring all designs work across all browsers on all devices.
- Ensuring all designs produced deliver a great customer experience.
- Responsible for testing designs across devices and browsers.
- Completing web analysis of work to see what can be improved and sharing results with the team.
- Working with Innovation and UX team to carry out A B tests and implementing finding across Superdrug.com.
- Maintaining an awareness of competitors and emerging trends, ensuring Superdrug has cutting edge creative design.
- Assisting other members of the eCommerce design team where necessary.
- Creating animated elements for Superdrug.com.
- Creating static and animated banners for social media platforms.
- Creating short videos for paid promotional YouTube ads.
Skills:
- Advanced HTML, CSS skills and understanding of jQuery and its application in eCommerce.
- Knowledge of using CMS systems and WordPress Application.
- Knowledge of coding best practice website creation.
- Advanced working knowledge using the Adobe Creative Suite (with specific focus on Photoshop and Illustrator).
- Strong understanding of eCommerce user experience, SEO, and accessibility best practices.
- Expert knowledge of digital design fundamentals including but not limited to typography, colour, brand guidelines, responsive layout design and imagery creation optimization.
- Understanding of Google Analytics Experience working in a fast paced environment, and proven ability to prioritise workload to meet critical deadlines.
- Project management skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
eMAIL & CRM dESIGNER
at Superdrug (01/2020 - 12/2020)
London
- Strong experience of designing and maintaining responsive email templates in HTML & CSS.
- Building and designing custom emails from scratch.
- Strong focus on delivering up-to-date designs with a focus on eye-catching animated content.
- Working through the Covid-19 pandemic as a part of an essential team for Superdrug retaining high sales in the sector and redirecting traffic through the website.
- Creating and redesigning different types of emails: Newsletters for Cosmetics, Makeup & Healthcare, Retargeting Emails, Triggered Campaigns and much more.
- Developing graphics and videos for different Social Media platforms.
- Maintaining brand consistency throughout all projects.
- Taking each project from the initial brief through to delivery.
- Managing multiple projects throughout their whole life-cycle.
- Working in a CRM team and alone to strict deadlines.
- At any given moment always happy to help with any additional tasks that may arrive.
eMAIL dESIGNER
at Laura Ashley (02/2019 - 02/2020)
LONDON
- Strong experience of designing and maintaining responsive email templates in HTML & CSS.
- Building and designing custom emails from scratch.
- Creating and redesigning different types of emails: Newsletters for Home and Fashion, Welcome Emails, Retargeting Emails and much more.
- Developing graphics and videos for different Social Media platforms.
Working with a senior Website Designer, Marketing and eCommerce Team – updating website assets (using OCC), affiliate banner; creating feature pages (Creator by Zmags) and social media ads. - Maintaining brand consistency throughout all projects.
- Taking each project from the initial brief through to delivery.
- Managing multiple projects throughout their whole life-cycle.
- Working in a team and alone to strict deadlines.
- At any given moment always happy to help with any additional tasks that may arrive.
Graphic Design Intern
at The Leadership Network (04-07, 2018)
LONDON
- Delivering brand materials for web, marketing, and print.
- Creating and helping with everything from email templates, event handbooks, to advertisement banners for social media platforms.
- Experience in working with Agile management tools – Scrum.
- Working as a part of a small design team.
Social media Manager at MAYORAL SOPOT (2009-2016)
Sopot
- Executing marketing and branding – optimized company’s marketing collateral with a new modern design, resulting in increased business volume
- Strong background in developing and executing branding materials for print and online
- Creating and publishing source content on Social Media across Facebook and Instagram
- Responding to inquiries across Social Media Channels in a professional and courteous manner
- Working as a photographer and stylist to create quality and original Social Media content
skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
95%
Illustrator
90%
Dream Weaver
85%
After Effects
85%
InDesign
90%
ProCreate
90%
Web Design
HTML & CSS
80%
Elementor
90%
WordPress
70%
Creator by Zmags
55%
OCC
40%
Figma
90%
InVision
50%
jQuery - learning
3d Modeling & Rendering
Spline
75%
ZBrush
85%
Blender
65%
Cinema 4D
55%
KeyShot
70%
Substance Painter
85%
Marvelous Designer
60%
SolidWorks
38%
References
Stewart, Max (Dr)
School of Art & Design
University of Wolverhampton
[email protected]
Jones, David (Dr)
School of Art & Design
University of Wolverhampton
[email protected]