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Leslie Williams

@lesliewilliams

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T-shaped creative UX designer with 16+ years of expertise.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters creativity and innovation, allowing me to lead impactful design projects while collaborating with diverse teams.

With over 16 years of experience as a T-shaped creative UX designer, I specialize in problem-solving, graphic design, and user-centered design. My journey has taken me through various roles, including Product Designer at EDF Energy and Lead Product Designer at Moniepoint Inc., where I have successfully led cross-functional teams to craft innovative digital banking products.

At EDF Energy, I conducted extensive user research and collaborated with product managers and engineers to transform user needs into effective design solutions. My focus on iterative design and user feedback has consistently resulted in intuitive user experiences that align with organizational goals. Similarly, at Moniepoint, I spearheaded the design vision for one of Africa's top fintech products, contributing to significant funding and market success.

My commitment to excellence in UI/UX services is complemented by strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can lead design thinking workshops and foster innovation, ensuring that every product I work on not only meets user needs but also enhances the overall value proposition of the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Product Designer

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EDF Energy

Jul 2011 - Present (13 years 11 months)

As a Product Designer at EDF Energy, I promote innovation and user-centered design through extensive user research and collaborative design approaches. I create wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs that enhance user experiences and align with brand standards and accessibility criteria.

User Research Wireframing Prototyping UI Design Design Thinking Collaboration Usability Testing Communication Design Standards Accessibility

Lead Product Designer

Moniepoint Inc.

Aug 2017 - Jan 2023 (5 years 5 months)

Managed a cross-functional team to craft user experiences for digital banking products. Led the design vision for a fintech product that secured $5.5 million in funding, and developed a payment gateway solution that enhanced transaction capabilities across multiple channels.

Team Leadership UX Design Prototyping Payment Solutions Motion Graphics User Testing Wireframing Financial Products Collaboration

UX Designer

INTERSWITCH GROUP LIMITED

Apr 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years 5 months)

Part of a design team managing the design direction for over 40 products. Developed a design system that improved efficiency and output, and redesigned key platforms to enhance user experience and increase transaction volumes.

Design Systems UX Design User Experience Wireframing Collaboration Performance Optimization User Testing Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Covenant University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Activities and societies: Lead Designer for the Press & Media unit of the Covenant University Students Union.

Studied Computer Science with relevant coursework in Information System Analysis and Design, Database Design and Management, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Programming Languages including VB, C, C++, and Java.