Chris Boddy
Huddersfield,KIR
Summary
A highly resolute, creative and experienced UX/UI web designer with a level head, a rational approach to problem-solving, and a passion for innovative and fresh design.
An impartial approach to client's needs and a strong communicator with the ability to convey ideas clearly with an emphasis on client satisfaction
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Digital UX & Design Manager
Mamas and Papas
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2023.07 - 2023.09
- Engaged wider teams in design development phases to identify concerns and maximise opportunities.
- Empathised with customer needs to recognise and implement product and service improvement opportunities.
- Considered operational needs, challenges and opportunities to create robust, practical design solutions.
- Collaborated with developers and product managers to design and implement new features.
- Completed quality designs in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, meeting key project objectives.
- Developed prototypes to test assumptions and sustain positive user experiences.
UX Designer
Evoke Mind+Matter
Manchester, Lancashire
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Working remotely as part of a large multi-disciplined team across multiple time zones in different countries
- Consulting with all members at all levels as well as clients and external contractors.
- Led user experience research projects to aid development planning.
- Developed and maintained design wireframes and specifications to identify the needs of users.
- Produced product prototypes to test and validate ideas.
- Collaborated with creative directors and visual designers to develop brand identity.
- Collaborated with UI designers to execute attractive designs and minimise development costs.
- Evaluated user experience data to enhance current and future products.
- Tested websites, software and applications to identify issues and discrepancies.
UX/UI Designer & IT Development Manager
National Breakdown
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Leading the development of the new company website from concept to UX and UI design through to development and testing.
- Putting together and managing the development processes to introduce a more agile approach.
- Hosting team meetings both in the office and virtually online with key stakeholders and external contractors.
- Maintaining the company's online presence hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Identifying areas for improvement on the existing customer-facing websites using data from Google Analytics and HotJar and then acting on them by producing wireframes and designs that solve the problems.
UX/UI Designer & Front-End Web Developer
Perfect Home
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2020.08 - 2021.09
- Designed components for the existing e-commerce website to improve conversion rate (CRO)
- Developed custom web pages using the Shopware 5 CMS using the smarty PHP templating engine, HTML, Less and jQuery
- Applied SEO techniques to drive engagement and improve Google rankings.
- Improved website navigation with clear and intuitive UX mapping.
- Executed walkthroughs with key stakeholders to verify finished products met business requirements.
UX Designer
Credit Resource Solutions
, Halifax
2020.06 - 2020.08
- Provided designs based on a brief for a corporate website following research into improvements to the user experience and the overall aesthetic of the proposed website.
- Followed those designs and relevant feedback in building the corporate website using WordPress.
UX/UI Designer & Front-End Web Developer
Ebuyer
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
2018.08 - 2019.07
- Provided prototype designs following research into improvements to the user experience
- Focused new designs on improving user engagement and conversion rates (CRO).
- As part of the agile development process developing the designs into assets and new web pages or updating existing web pages and features
- Evaluating proposed changes through A/B and Multivariate testing before making them live.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Web Design
2016.09 - 2020.07
Awarded best performed student two years in a row.
NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration
2010.04 - 2011.04
ISTQB Certificate - Software Testing
2010.07 - 2010.07
Skills
- UX Design principles based on Design Thinking
- User journeys and flows
- User personas and empathy maps
- Sitemaps and wireframes
- Style guidelines and pattern libraries
- Figma
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- HTML and CSS
- WordPress
- Jira Cloud
Timeline
Senior Digital UX & Design Manager - Mamas and Papas
2023.07 - 2023.09
UX Designer - Evoke Mind+Matter
2022.06 - 2023.06
UX/UI Designer & IT Development Manager - National Breakdown
2021.09 - 2022.06
UX/UI Designer & Front-End Web Developer - Perfect Home
2020.08 - 2021.09
UX Designer - Credit Resource Solutions
2020.06 - 2020.08
UX/UI Designer & Front-End Web Developer - Ebuyer
2018.08 - 2019.07
University of Huddersfield - Bachelor of Science, Web Design
2016.09 - 2020.07
QA Ltd - ISTQB Certificate, Software Testing
2010.07 - 2010.07
The Source At Meadowhall - NVQ Level 3, Business and Administration
2010.04 - 2011.04