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Sara Grandieri

Sara Grandieri

London

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented UX/UI Designer and Visual Designer with extensive experience at Apple Inc. Skilled in translating complex customer needs into intuitive, user-friendly solutions. Proven expertise in creative problem-solving, project management, and enhancing user experiences. Seeking to leverage design skills to contribute to innovative and impactful projects.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visual Designer and Content Specialist

Apple
01.2024 - Current
  • Produced artwork, layout and template designs and illustrations by hand or with software.
  • Distilled complex features and content into simple visual elements.
  • Improved global communication by creating over 100 visual assets, engaging videos, and animations.
  • Enhanced leadership training by developing instructional content for a high-level summit using Keynote.
  • Boosted team engagement and conversion rates by leading a visual internal communication campaign for the IN market.
  • Increased platform retention by collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce animated assets for an internal communication platform.

Genius - Senior Technician

Apple
10.2016 - Current

Genius,

Technical Expert,

Technical Specialist,

Specialist,

Sales


- Achieved 99% repair success rate as a fully certified Mobile and Mac technician.

- Maintained a 97% customer satisfaction rate through effective troubleshooting and complaint resolution.

- Consistently exceeded sales targets as a top-performing Sales Specialist.

- Improved team productivity by conducting training sessions for new hires and current team members.

Founder and Portrait Photographer

SG Portraits
12.2016 - 09.2020

- Built a successful business by capturing personal stories in a documentary style.

- Expanded customer base through high-quality, personalized photography services.

Co-Founder and Creative Director

A&S Design Studio
02.2010 - 12.2016

- Elevated brand identity for over 40 clients by developing and implementing strategic design concepts.

- Directed end-to-end project management, ensuring projects met quality standards and deadlines.

- Conducted UX research and usability testing to inform design decisions, enhancing user satisfaction.

- Led a team of 15+ photographers and designers, fostering collaboration and productivity.

- Created and curated digital assets including websites, mobile apps, and marketing materials.

- Supervised photo shoots and design projects, ensuring alignment with the creative vision.

- Maintained strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.

Visual/UI Graphic Designer

Marchetti Srl
02.2008 - 01.2010

- Enhanced user interaction by redesigning the company's website and mobile app UI.

- Increased user engagement through the development of new marketing materials.

Education

Master of Arts - Photography

ArtéVision
Turin

Certification - UX/UI Design

CareerFoundry
Berlin

High School Diploma -

ITC Carlo Levi
Turin

Skills

  • User Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Design thinking
  • UX Design
  • Prototyping
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • User Interface (UI) design
  • CSS
  • Project Management
  • Presentation Design
  • Figma
  • Keynote
  • HTML&HTML5
  • CSS
  • Visual design

Personal Information

Title: UX/UI Designer

Certification

  • Apple Certified macOS and iOS Software Troubleshooter
  • Apple Certified Hardware Repair Technician for Mac and iOS Devices
  • Coursera Certified in Project Management

Languages

Italian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Visual Designer and Content Specialist

Apple
01.2024 - Current

Founder and Portrait Photographer

SG Portraits
12.2016 - 09.2020

Genius - Senior Technician

Apple
10.2016 - Current

Co-Founder and Creative Director

A&S Design Studio
02.2010 - 12.2016

Visual/UI Graphic Designer

Marchetti Srl
02.2008 - 01.2010

Master of Arts - Photography

ArtéVision

Certification - UX/UI Design

CareerFoundry

High School Diploma -

ITC Carlo Levi
Sara Grandieri