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UX & UI Designer
UX & UI Designer
Robert Beeton
Manchester, UK
Full driving license
Willing to commute
Further Information
Leeds Metropolitan University
September 2008 - July 2011
Bachelor's Degree - Creative Music & Sound Technology
Education
Retail & Customer Service
With over 16 years in retail and customer service, including roles at Apple and Bupa, I have developed transferable skills that align closely with UX design. My strong communication, active listening, and empathy help me understand and address user needs effectively. Combined with a user-centered approach, my experience in problem-solving and adapting to change ensures I can manage design iterations and deliver solutions that enhance user satisfaction and drive project success.
Other Experience
UX / UI (Online Course) - Experience Haus, London
March - January 2024
I completed a 10-week online UX/UI Design course with Experience Haus, a London-based company. During the course, we worked closely with a real stakeholder, applying our learning to the research and development of the company's app. The training covered a wide range of areas, including stakeholder and user research, competitor analysis, persona creation, task analysis, and key UX/UI design principles such as wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
UI Designer - Hireful
July 2024 - Present
I am currently volunteering with Hireful, a small Northampton-based company specializing in ATS (Applicant Tracking System) software that streamlines recruitment and hiring processes. Collaborating with the lead UX Designer, I am involved in creating concept designs for a mobile version of their desktop screens. This work aligns with their style guides and branding while adapting to updates in their design system and overall branding.
Related Experience
•User research •User flows •Wireframing •Prototyping •Communication •Adaptability •Collaboration •Problem Solving •Empathetic Approach •Critical Thinking •Organisation •Active Listener •Branding & Identity •Figma •Uxcel
•Mobile & Desktop Design
Skills and Tools
As a Manchester-based Junior UX & UI Designer, I’m leveraging my extensive experience in retail and customer service to transition into UX and UI design. My background has honed my skills in understanding user needs, problem-solving, and effective communication—key components of UX design. Eager to take on my first industry projects, I am passionate about aligning business goals with user needs and excel in building collaborative relationships. Committed to continuous self-development, I consistently expand my skill set and apply new knowledge to the projects I undertake.
Summary
Summary
Skills and Tools
Related Experience
Other Experience
Further Information
As a Manchester-based Junior UX & UI Designer, I’m leveraging my extensive experience in retail and customer service to transition into UX and UI design. My background has honed my skills in understanding user needs, problem-solving, and effective communication—key components of UX design. Eager to take on my first industry projects, I am passionate about aligning business goals with user needs and excel in building collaborative relationships. Committed to continuous self-development, I consistently expand my skill set and apply new knowledge to the projects I undertake.
UI Designer - Hireful
July 2024 - Present
I am currently volunteering with Hireful, a small Northampton-based company specializing in ATS (Applicant Tracking System) software that streamlines recruitment and hiring processes. Collaborating with the lead UX Designer, I am involved in creating concept designs for a mobile version of their desktop screens. This work aligns with their style guides and branding while adapting to updates in their design system and overall branding.
UX / UI (Online Course) - Experience Haus, London
March - January 2024
I completed a 10-week online UX/UI Design course with Experience Haus, a London-based company. During the course, we worked closely with a real stakeholder, applying our learning to the research and development of the company's app. The training covered a wide range of areas, including stakeholder and user research, competitor analysis, persona creation, task analysis, and key UX/UI design principles such as wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
•User research •User flows •Wireframing •Prototyping •Communication •Adaptability •Collaboration •Problem Solving •Empathetic Approach •Critical Thinking •Organisation •Active Listener •Branding & Identity •Mobile & Desktop Design •Figma •Uxcel
Education
Leeds Metropolitan University
September 2008 - July 2011
Bachelor's Degree - Creative Music & Sound Technology
Retail & Customer Service
With over 16 years in retail and customer service, including roles at Apple and Bupa, I have developed transferable skills that align closely with UX design. My strong communication, active listening, and empathy help me understand and address user needs effectively. Combined with a user-centered approach, my experience in problem-solving and adapting to change ensures I can manage design iterations and deliver solutions that enhance user satisfaction and drive project success.
Full driving license
Willing to commute
Summary
Skills and Tools
Related Experience
Retail & Customer Service
With over 16 years in retail and customer service, including roles at Apple and Bupa, I have developed transferable skills that align closely with UX design. My strong communication, active listening, and empathy help me understand and address user needs effectively. Combined with a user-centered approach, my experience in problem-solving and adapting to change ensures I can manage design iterations and deliver solutions that enhance user satisfaction and drive project success.
Other Experience
Further Information
As a Manchester-based Junior UX & UI Designer, I’m leveraging my extensive experience in retail and customer service to transition into UX and UI design. My background has honed my skills in understanding user needs, problem-solving, and effective communication—key components of UX design. Eager to take on my first industry projects, I am passionate about aligning business goals with user needs and excel in building collaborative relationships. Committed to continuous self-development, I consistently expand my skill set and apply new knowledge to the projects I undertake.
UI Designer - Hireful
July 2024 - Present
I am currently volunteering with Hireful, a small Northampton-based company specializing in ATS (Applicant Tracking System) software that streamlines recruitment and hiring processes. Collaborating with the lead UX Designer, I am involved in creating concept designs for a mobile version of their desktop screens. This work aligns with their style guides and branding while adapting to updates in their design system and overall branding.
UX / UI (Online Course) - Experience Haus, London
March - January 2024
I completed a 10-week online UX/UI Design course with Experience Haus, a London-based company. During the course, we worked closely with a real stakeholder, applying our learning to the research and development of the company's app. The training covered a wide range of areas, including stakeholder and user research, competitor analysis, persona creation, task analysis, and key UX/UI design principles such as wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
Leeds Metropolitan University
September 2008 - July 2011
Bachelor's Degree - Creative Music & Sound Technology
•User research •User flows •Wireframing •Prototyping •Communication •Adaptability •Collaboration •Problem Solving •Empathetic Approach •Critical Thinking •Organisation •Active Listener •Branding & Identity •Mobile & Desktop Design •Figma •Uxcel
Education
Full driving license
Willing to commute
Summary
Skills and Tools
Related Experience
Other Experience
Further Information
As a Manchester-based Junior UX & UI Designer, I’m leveraging my extensive experience in retail and customer service to transition into UX and UI design. My background has honed my skills in understanding user needs, problem-solving, and effective communication—key components of UX design. Eager to take on my first industry projects, I am passionate about aligning business goals with user needs and excel in building collaborative relationships. Committed to continuous self-development, I consistently expand my skill set and apply new knowledge to the projects I undertake.
UI Designer - Hireful
July 2024 - Present
I am currently volunteering with Hireful, a small Northampton-based company specializing in ATS (Applicant Tracking System) software that streamlines recruitment and hiring processes. Collaborating with the lead UX Designer, I am involved in creating concept designs for a mobile version of their desktop screens. This work aligns with their style guides and branding while adapting to updates in their design system and overall branding.
UX / UI (Online Course) - Experience Haus, London
March - January 2024
I completed a 10-week online UX/UI Design course with Experience Haus, a London-based company. During the course, we worked closely with a real stakeholder, applying our learning to the research and development of the company's app. The training covered a wide range of areas, including stakeholder and user research, competitor analysis, persona creation, task analysis, and key UX/UI design principles such as wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
Leeds Metropolitan University
September 2008 - July 2011
Bachelor's Degree - Creative Music & Sound Technology
Retail & Customer Service
With over 16 years in retail and customer service, including roles at Apple and Bupa, I have developed transferable skills that align closely with UX design. My strong communication, active listening, and empathy help me understand and address user needs effectively. Combined with a user-centered approach, my experience in problem-solving and adapting to change ensures I can manage design iterations and deliver solutions that enhance user satisfaction and drive project success.
•User research •User flows •Wireframing •Prototyping •Communication •Adaptability •Collaboration •Problem Solving •Empathetic Approach •Critical Thinking •Organisation •Active Listener •Branding & Identity •Mobile & Desktop Design •Figma •Uxcel
Education
Full driving license
Willing to commute