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Chris Boddy

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

University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
2016.09 - 2020.07

Awarded best performed student two years in a row.

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration

The Source At Meadowhall, Sheffield
2010.04 - 2011.04

ISTQB Certificate - Software Testing

QA Ltd, Manchester
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
Chris Boddy