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Gikunju Collins

@gikunjucollins

Product Designer.

I bring over seven years of experience as a product designer, with a strong background in leading UX/UI design initiatives and driving user-centered design strategies in both agile and enterprise environments. My career has been focused on transforming complex workflows into intuitive, seamless experiences while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. I've successfully built and managed design systems, mentored teams, and created scalable solutions that balance user needs and business goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Website Designer

Current

ReDeFi

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Led the design and development of user-centered DeFi and Web3 products, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and utilizing data-driven insights to enhance user interface design. Collaborated with developers to implement web technologies and improve product performance.

Agile Web Design User Interface Design DeFi Web3 Data Analysis User Centered Design Collaboration Design Systems Frontend Development

Lead Designer

Pitch Direct

Dec 2023 - Apr 2024 (4 months)

Developed cohesive branding strategies across digital platforms and led the creation of design systems and mobile apps. Improved user experience through R&D initiatives and managed high-profile projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and effective stakeholder communication.

Adobe Creative Suite Branding Motion Design Stakeholder Communication R&D Project Management Design Systems Creative Problem Solving UX Design Mobile Application Developer

Senior Product/UI-UX Designer

Big Orange Cat

Dec 2023 - Apr 2024 (4 months)

Acted as product manager and lead designer, enhancing efficiency through agile methodologies. Spearheaded the creation of an AI-powered ATS dashboard and translated stakeholder requirements into innovative design solutions.

Product Management UI UX Design AI User Testing Stakeholder Engagement Design Systems Digital Experience Collaboration Research Techniques Agile

Senior Product/UI-UX Designer

Yellow Card

Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Led product design for fintech and blockchain applications, focusing on data visualization and user experience research. Managed stakeholder engagement and developed UI designs for web and mobile applications.

UX Research Fintech Blockchain Data Visualization UI Design Stakeholder Engagement Market Research Web Accessibility Service Design Digital Product Development

Senior Product/UI-UX Designer

Play

Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Led the design of web and mobile platforms, enhancing user experience through research and interactive elements. Managed design operations and coached junior designers, contributing to product and brand strategy.

Web Design Mobile Design User Research Prototyping Design Operations Brand Strategy Coaching Interactive Design User Engagement visual communication

Frontend Designer/Developer

Jiji Online Marketplace

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Designed and developed B2B and B2C products, focusing on user-centered principles and compliance with HIPAA. Established a style guide and conducted research to refine design solutions.

Frontend Development B2B Design B2C Design User Centered Design Mobile Application Developer Usability Testing Data Analysis Enterprise Software HIPAA compliance style guide development

Product/UI-UX Designer

Pumpkin

Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

Led the design of B2B and B2C products, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and enhancing cybersecurity. Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless integration of developer tools.

B2B Design B2C Design Cybersecurity Usability Testing Cross Functional Collaboration Design Principles Project Management User Feedback HIPAA compliance Mobile Application Developer

Freelance Designer

Upwork

Feb 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Designed and developed digital products, leveraging design systems and customer insights. Collaborated with development teams to ensure scalable solutions and seamless integration.