Ux Designer User Research

Akshatha Hegde

UX Designer Morrisville, North Carolina, United States +1-704-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

Portfolio: https://akshatha-portfolio.webflow.io/

Passionate and innova,ve UX Designer with 3+ years of experience in crea,ng intui,ve and user-centric digital experiences. Proficient in conduc,ng user research, crea,ng wireframes and prototypes, and collabora,ng with cross-func,onal teams to deliver engaging and aesthe,cally pleasing designs. Proven track record of improving user sa,sfac,on and driving business growth through effec,ve UX strategies. Strong aFen,on to detail and a dedica,on to staying current with industry trends and best prac,ces. Eager to contribute my skills and crea,vity to a dynamic team to con,nue delivering excep,onal user experiences.

Professional Experience

UX Designer

Yara International, India January 2023 - July 2023

• Designed and implemented user-centered interfaces for internal systems and applications, with a focus on usability and functionality.

• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including developers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.

• Maintained clear and effective communication to facilitate smooth project execution.

• Created wireframes, prototypes, and user flow diagrams to communicate design concepts and gather stakeholder feedback.

• Designed intuitive user interfaces and interactions based on data-driven insights and user feedback.

• Led user research initiatives to gather insights and identify pain points, resulting in an increase in user engagement.

• Optimized user experiences through iterative design and A/B testing to drive increased user engagement and satisfaction. UX Researcher and Designer

Freelance/Upwork, Morrisville, NC August 2020 - March 2022

• Worked as UX designer and UX researcher for clients from UpWork, Freelancer, and other locally reputed clients.

• Conducted user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform product design decisions and identify pain points for users.

• Ensured designs were user-centric, intuitive, and met client requirements.

• Maintained clear and consistent communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

• Adapted to different project requirements and client expectations across multiple platforms.

• Built usable designs, concepts, prototypes, and wireframes.

• Utilized tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and InVision to create interactive prototypes for user testing and stakeholder presentations.

Junior UX Designer

Imetris Corporation, Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, NC November 2019 - May 2020

• Developed UX for an internal sales dashboard and a rater application.

• Ensured user-centric design principles were adhered for optimal user engagement and satisfaction.

• Created and presented comprehensive documentation including user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.

• Operated independently in fast paced, agile, and distributed environment. Key Skills

• Experience Design

• User Research Interviews

• Competitor Analysis

• Journey maps

• User Flows

• Information Architecture

• Wireframes and Prototypes

• UI and Interaction Design

• Usability testing

Tools

• Figma, Figjam

• Sketch

• Miro

• Adobe XD

• HTML, CSS

• HotJar

• Qualtrics

• Google Slides

• WebFlow

Certifications

Google UX Design Specialization September 2022

GOOGLE

Google UX Design

Course Certificates Completed

• Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

• Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

• Build Wireframes and Low Fidelity Prototypes

• Conduct User Research and Test Early Concepts

• Create High Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

• Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

• Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs Education

Master's degree in Biotechnology January 2011 - December2013 Mangalore University

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