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BELVIN THOMPSON

@belvinthompson

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Experienced UX Designer with a strong background in product design.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and values user-centric design.

With over 5 years of experience in UX design, I have honed my skills in creating user-centered products that meet both user needs and business objectives. My journey began at Coventry University, where I earned a 2:1 Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Computing, specializing in 'Designing for Usability'. I have since worked with prominent organizations like Lloyds Banking Group, where I contributed to the Consumer Finance Team as a Product Designer, translating complex business requirements into intuitive user journeys using tools like Figma and Sketch.

Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams, facilitating design jams and iterating on product concepts to ensure alignment with user expectations. My role at Lloyds involved delivering wireframes and mockups for various platforms, including desktop and mobile, while also engaging in rapid prototyping to bring new ideas to life. My experience extends to back-end development, where I contributed to the Pensions Quotes journey at AVIVA, employing a user-centered design approach to enhance the overall user experience.

I am passionate about leveraging my skills in UX design to create impactful solutions that resonate with users. My commitment to continuous learning is reflected in my recent completion of the Google UX Design Certificate and various courses in app design and design thinking. I am eager to bring my expertise to a dynamic team that values innovation and user experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Designer

Current

Lloyds Banking Group

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years)

As a Product Designer in the Consumer Finance Team, I translated business requirements into user journeys using Figma and Sketch. I collaborated with product managers and cross-functional teams to design products that enhance user experience across various brands.

Figma Sketch User Research Prototyping UX Design Team Collaboration Agile Methodologies User Journey Mapping Wireframing

UX Designer

Lloyds Banking Group

Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 (2 months)

In this role, I delivered wireframes and mockups for the One Stop Hub, empathizing with users to create journey maps. I worked closely with product managers and developers to ideate and prototype new features.

Wireframing User Journey Mapping Prototyping UX Design Agile Practices User Centered Design

Back End Developer

AVIVA

Nov 2017 - Feb 2018 (3 months)

As a Back End Developer, I supported the Pensions Quotes journey, designing user stories and high-fidelity mockups. I worked within an Agile scrum team to optimize user experiences for multiple devices.

Agile Methodologies User Experience Wireframing User Journeys High Fidelity Mockups User Centered Design Problem Solving

Solutions Delivery Consultant

Reevoo

Jun 2017 - Nov 2017 (5 months)

As a Solutions Delivery Consultant, I translated concepts into wireframes and prototypes, providing product information to businesses. I collaborated with various teams to standardize tools and design solutions.

Wireframing Prototyping User Experience Design Salesforce Communication Implementation

Graduate Consultant

Wipro

Jun 2017 - Nov 2017 (5 months)

In my role as a Graduate Consultant, I aided business visions through research, sketching, and prototyping. I collaborated with user research teams to develop tests measuring the feasibility of new digital products.

Research Prototyping User Testing Digital Collaboration User Behavior Analysis Sketching Metrics Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Google

Certificate, UX Design

2023 - 2023

Completed the Google UX Design Certificate, focusing on the facilitation of design jams, ideation, and development of new products with interdisciplinary teams.

Udemy

Certificate, App Design

2018 - 2018

Completed the App Design Course focusing on UX, UI, and Design Thinking, enhancing skills in user-centered design and product development.

Coventry University

Bachelor's Degree with 2:1 Honors, Computing

2012 - 2015

Studied Computing with a specialization in 'Designing for Usability'. Covered foundations of User Experience such as user research and prototyping, working with product managers to translate concepts into live user journeys using Figma and Sketch.