Achira Spaulding
@achiraspaulding
UI/UX and Product Designer with 6 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a UI/UX and Product Designer with 6 years of experience specializing in user-centered, data-driven design. My expertise lies in creating intuitive, visually engaging, and accessible interfaces that elevate user experience and reinforce brand identity. I am proficient in user research, interaction and visual design, prototyping, usability testing, and design systems.
Throughout my career, I have developed user-centered interfaces prioritizing usability and accessibility. I have conducted extensive user research to identify pain points, guiding my design decisions with behavioral insights. My collaborative approach has allowed me to work effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and improving workflow. I am passionate about leveraging empathy-driven design to deliver innovative solutions that drive impactful results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UI UX & Product Designer
Blocklabs Studio
May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Developed user-centered interfaces prioritizing usability, accessibility, and satisfaction. Conducted user research to identify pain points, guiding design decisions with behavioral insights. Established and maintained a design system, reducing production time and ensuring brand consistency.
UI/UX Designer
Surge Global
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Designed intuitive, accessible dashboards to boost engagement and usability. Conducted user research to identify pain points, creating effective, user-focused solutions. Developed high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes to streamline navigation and task flows.
Intern UI/UX Designer
Surge Global
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years)
Assisted in UX research and heuristic evaluations to enhance product usability. Built interactive prototypes and conducted usability tests to validate design concepts. Strengthened communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
Associate UI Designer
Encyte
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Designed visually engaging, accessible interfaces with intuitive navigation. Worked closely with business analysts and clients to translate needs into user-focused designs. Developed responsive designs for consistent user experiences across devices and platforms.
Intern UI Designer
Encyte
Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Created wireframes and mockups for web-based applications. Assisted in user research, improving design strategies through feedback and testing. Developed a versatile skill set, preparing for future design challenges.
Intern Creative Multimedia Designer
Showtown Entertainment
Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Designed engaging digital content and multimedia assets for brand campaigns. Assisted in video editing and motion graphics projects. Ensured brand consistency across all media outputs, maintaining alignment with brand identity.
Intern Graphic & UI Designer
Infolink Solutions
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Designed user-friendly, visually engaging website layouts. Developed foundational UI/UX skills in design consistency and interaction models. Built a strong foundation in web development principles, collaborating with developers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AMDT School of Creativity
Advanced Diploma, Animation & Visual Effects
Activities and societies: Specialized in motion graphics, advanced compositing, and real-time visualization. Explored interactive design using Unreal Engine and emerging technologies. Completed industry-focused projects enhancing teamwork, project management, and execution. Gained practical experience in stop-motion animation and experimental techniques.
Gained expertise in design principles, visual storytelling, and industry-standard digital design. Developed skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, rendering, and high-quality animations. Strengthened storytelling techniques for animation, film, and digital media.
National Youth Services Council Sri Lanka
NVQ Level 4,5,6, Graphic Designer
Activities and societies: Developed engaging digital assets and design solutions for diverse media platforms. Experienced in client collaboration and translating requirements into effective designs.
Mastered fundamental principles in graphic design, branding, and digital graphics. Gained hands-on experience in layout, typography, and cohesive brand identity creation. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
ESOFT Metro Campus
Diploma, Information Technology with ECommerce
Activities and societies: Applied IT solutions to real-world business scenarios, enhancing online operations.
Established a solid foundation in IT principles, applications, and web development. Gained practical knowledge in e-commerce strategies and digital business operations. Developed hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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Portfolio
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