Product Designer User Experience
Resume:
Kamran (Kam_) Kafi
Senior Product Designer (Senior UX/UI Designer)
linkedin.com/in/kamrankafi
kafi.ca
******.****@*****.***
Ottawa, ON, Canada
I am an experienced Product Designer skilled in user-centered (UX) designs and driving success through thoughtful Design Thinking strategies. I am a Design Lead and Creative Design Solutions Expert. I bring over a decade of expertise in User Interface (UI and Visual) Design and User Experience (UX) design. I've consistently demonstrated my value as a key team player.
Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, I specialize in UX and UI design, crafting designs for various media such as mobile apps, desktop and web applications.
In addition, my expertise in HTML/CSS and programming languages made me the primary point of contact with developers, ensuring seamless integration across various devices and operating systems. Experiences and Employments
Creative Product Designer & Consultant
kafi.ca
Jan 2017, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- I'm currently working on projects for startups and clients, focusing on user-centered product design, UX/UI design for mobile and web applications, and creating strategic design solutions. I lead teams to develop innovative, intuitive digital experiences, ensuring that design decisions align with business goals and user needs while using thoughtful design thinking and collaboration to drive success. Senior Product Designer
Western Digital
Apr 2020 - Jan 2024, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Oversaw the complete development of the EdgeRover app, collaborating closely with developers to ensure seamless integration of User Interface (UI and Visual) design and User Experience (UX) design for desktop, iOS and Android mobile applications.
- I utilized Figma to develop and design a unique design system for the EdgeRover app that covers desktop and mobile devices.
- I successfully conducted two rounds of design iterations and user testing for the EdgeRover desktop app, resulting in a remarkable ~15% increase in user-friendliness and overall user experience.
- I revitalized the SanDisk Memory Zone (SMZ) App using Figma, introducing a modern look with a new UX and UI design and incorporating additional features for mobile users first. I also designed and developed wireframes and user flows for key functionalities and defined new features. That means ~20% more features for users and more accessibility for all ranges of customers who use SanDisk products.
Skills and Knowledge
User-centered Design
User Experience (UX) Design
Interaction Design
Product Design
User Interface (UI) Design
Visual Design
Creative Design
Strategic Thinking
Problem-Solving
End-to-End Design App
Prototyping
User Journeys and Flows,
Usability Test
User Accessibility
Iconography
App and Web Design
PHP/MySQL
HTML/CSS
MCSE/CCNP
Senior Product Designer Lead
Je Rêve d'un Bureau (JRB)
Jan 2020 - Apr 2020, Montreal, QC, Canada
- As a User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) designer, I adepted at crafting diverse UX deliverables using Figma, including wireframes, functional specifications, sitemaps, user journeys, flows, personas, and site audits for the JRB app on mobile and web.
- Additionally, I designed the brand, CI and the app logo, while coordinating and supporting the innovation strategy and action plan. Sr. Product Designer and Design Manager
Hami System Sharif
Dec 2017 - May 2019
- Leading as a Senior User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) designer, I oversaw Front-end and Design Units, coordinating seamlessly between design and development teams.
- I manage a team of 3 designers and 2 frontend developers who create user-centered designs and develop ideas for web and mobile telecommunication platforms.
- Managed project timelines, ensured quality control, and mentored junior designers.
- Designed user flows and high-fidelity interfaces for the payment section of the telecommunication app of Hamrah-e Aval (MyMCI App). Product Designer (UX/UI) and Design Lead
Ariaban IT
Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
- Led a team of 3 designers in creating user-centered designs for web and mobile applications.
- Led critical User Interface (UI/Visual Design) Design and User Experience
(UX) features in products like VAS services and mobile apps for both OS
(iOS/Android), ensuring efficient implementation alongside Engineering. UX/UI Designer and Visual Designer
Freelancer/Contractor/Fulltime
Feb 2011 - Mar 2016
- Designed extensively as a freelancer, focusing on User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design for two mobile applications in the financial sector.
- Designed and developed client websites, user web panels and dashboards.
- Additionally, I specialized in designing and aiding numerous startups.
- As a Creative Art Designer delivering designs and ideas, also function as a Visual Designer and Brand Designer.
- I am proficient in content management systems for clients and adept at crafting custom web designs utilizing HTML/CSS.
Tools and Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe XD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Figma
Sketch app
InVision
Balsamiq
Lucidchart
Axure
Jira
Notion
Asana
Confluence
Educations
Design Thinking
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
2024
UX Design Certificates
From the Interaction Design
Foundation
2019 - 2020
Associate's Degree in Design
From the University of Applied
Science and Technology
2015 - 2017
Mathematics and Computer
Science
From Bahonar University
1999 - 2001
References will be available upon
request. Those with whom I
collaborated on enterprise projects
included high-level directors and
managers in the US and Canada.
linkedin.com/in/kamrankafi
kafi.ca
******.****@*****.***
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