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Conor Maguire

Conor Maguire

London

Summary

UI/UX designer with proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Protopie. Possess a diverse portfolio spanning from gaming to finance, showcasing a strong ability to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. Skilled in project management, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs on time and within scope.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certification

Work history

Lead UI/UX Designer (Contractor)

H&C
Remote
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with the CEO and design team to create user journeys that resulted in a 25% increase in user engagement; conducted over 50 user interviews and usability tests to inform design decisions and optimize user experience.
  • My collaborative design process leverages Figma to create user-centred designs across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, iPad, and desktop. By focusing on cross-device consistency and seamless user experiences, me and the team contributed to a 35% increase in user retention
  • We also utilize advanced prototyping tools such as Protopie to create interactive, high-fidelity prototypes and conduct comprehensive usability testing. This process has improved design accuracy, reduced development time by 40%.

UI/UX Designer (Contractor)

InPlay Labs
Remote
04.2021 - Current
  • As a UX designer, I work closely with the CEO and cross-functional design teams to develop innovative user journeys tailored to the needs of our clients and users. By aligning design strategies with business goals, I helped increase user engagement by 45%.
  • I conduct user interviews and usability testing to ensure our UX is intuitive and effective, leveraging feedback to make data-driven design decisions. This process has improved user satisfaction by 30%, and reduced drop-off rates by 50%.

UX Design Teacher (Contractor)

General Assembly
Remote
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • As an educator, I prioritize active listening and targeted questioning to help students grasp complex UX/UI concepts and correct misunderstandings. By implementing a user-centered teaching approach, I improved student comprehension by 25% ultimately enhancing overall student satisfaction and learning outcomes.
  • I design engaging and challenging tasks that captivate students' interest and cultivate a passion for learning. By incorporating interactive and innovative learning methods, I achieved a 35%, fostering a dynamic and motivating learning environment.


Project Manager (Contractor)

Wrenew Ltd.
Remote
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • As a product manager, I adopt a collaborative approach to ensure the successful soft launch of desktop applications. By closely coordinating with marketing and development teams, I streamlined the launch process, leading to a 20% reduction in time-to-market and contributing to a 40% increase in user acquisition during the initial rollout
  • I take full ownership of the product's success, actively presenting new features and ideas to stakeholders to drive alignment and innovation. To stay competitive, I conduct comprehensive research on competitors and similar products, ensuring our product differentiates itself in the market. Additionally, I leverage Jira to manage daily and weekly tasks, ensuring streamlined workflows and maintaining full visibility of progress throughout the development lifecycle, resulting in a 35% improvement in team efficiency and timely product delivery.

UX Researcher (Contractor)

Various agencies
Remote
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • As a UI/UX designer, I conduct both in-person and remote user interviews via Zoom to gather critical feedback and insights. This user-centered approach has led to a 25% improvement in design decisions.
  • The team and I revamped user journeys and flows for various apps across Android and iOS platforms, resulting in a 50% improvement in cross-platform usability. I collaborate closely with clients to understand information architecture on both mobile and desktop platforms, applying this knowledge to design intuitive and effective user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience.


Education

Accounting - Account & BSc

University of Kent
Gillingham, Kent
09.2013 - 06.2015

A-levels - Business

Bishop Douglass Sixth Form
London
09.2011 - 06.2013

GCSEs - undefined

Bishop Douglass School
09.2006 - 05.2011

Skills

  • Figma
  • Prototyping
  • Wireframing
  • Figma
  • Design Systems
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch
  • Adobe After Effects
  • HTML & CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Project Management
  • UI design
  • CSS editing
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership

Personal Information

Title: UX/UI Designer

Custom

Sports, Gym, Spending time with friends and family

Languages

English
Native

Affiliations

  • Spending time with Family & Friends
  • Gym
  • Football
  • Hiking

Certification

Certifications

  • Mobile design
  • UX Design Leadership
  • UX Design Patterns with Checklist Design
  • AI in UX/UI Design
  • Design Accessibility
  • Design Mentorship Mastery with ADPList
  • Design Thinking
  • UI Components
  • UX Writing
  • Design Composition
  • Common Design Patterns
  • Colour Psychology for Designers

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead UI/UX Designer (Contractor)

H&C
01.2022 - Current

Project Manager (Contractor)

Wrenew Ltd.
11.2021 - 01.2022

UX Design Teacher (Contractor)

General Assembly
09.2021 - 10.2023

UI/UX Designer (Contractor)

InPlay Labs
04.2021 - Current

UX Researcher (Contractor)

Various agencies
03.2020 - 04.2021

Accounting - Account & BSc

University of Kent
09.2013 - 06.2015

A-levels - Business

Bishop Douglass Sixth Form
09.2011 - 06.2013

GCSEs - undefined

Bishop Douglass School
09.2006 - 05.2011

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