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Ray User

@rayuser8

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Junior Graphic Designer / UX designer / Brand Designer / Creative Writer

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a forward-thinking team where I can own end-to-end UX/UI work, build coherent brand-and-editorial systems, and use AI-augmented workflows responsibly—backed by client-ready research, critique, and clear iteration.

I am a graphic designer specializing in UX/UI, brand identity, and editorial design, currently completing a BA (Hons) Graphic Design at the University of Wolverhampton. My work centers on user-centered layouts, considered typography, and visual systems that make complex ideas feel accessible and coherent.

My primary design tool is Figma, which I use for everything from component-based design systems and prototyping to UX flows and wire-framing. I also work across the Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe XD, and I hold certifications in UX/UI design from Udemy. I have recently completed a 12,000-word thesis investigating how artificial intelligence is reshaping UX/UI practice, which keeps my thinking about design and technology current and critical.

I am most interested in taking on UX/UI, branding, and editorial projects — particularly work that involves building visual systems from the ground up or helping clients clarify and strengthen their identity. I enjoy projects where research and storytelling are part of the process, and I take care to understand a client's audience before making design decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Student Designer - Brand Strategy

City of Wolverhampton Council

Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (2 months)

Responded to an external live brief to develop a visual identity for a £27M sustainable investment zone, targeting investors, civic partners, and industry stakeholders. Built the concept, identity system, and brand rationale in Figma and delivered a flexible brand world across pitch slides, web landing pages, signage, and social tiles.

Brand Strategy Visual Identity Figma Presentation Design Brand Rationale Pitch Decks Landing Pages Social Media Tiles

Student Designer - UX/UI & Brand

University of Wolverhampton

Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (2 months)

Led an end-to-end website redesign and full rebrand for a university sociology hub, delivering a client-ready platform through live critique and client pitching. Created promotional media assets and managed iterative feedback cycles with the client team.

UX UI Design Brand Identity Figma User Journey Mapping Wireframing Prototyping Typography Client Communication

Social Media Designer

Insight Daybreak

Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 (3 months)

Designed social media visual assets and content for a health-focused blog, translating client requirements into consistent layouts, color palettes, and typography. Produced audience-targeted communications to improve brand coherence and readability across platforms.

Social Media Design Graphic Design Typography Design Consistency Audience Targeting Branding Visual Content Creation Creative Production

Student Designer - Visual Identity

Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University

Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 (1 month)

Redesigned the visual identity for a 220-year-old Ukrainian institution, balancing cultural heritage symbolism with a modern scalable brand system. Created a multi-faculty sub-brand architecture with bilingual typographic hierarchy, a five-color palette, and applied the system across pitch decks, web layouts, stationery, and packaging mockups.

Brand Identity Figma Typography Brand Architecture Color Systems Print To Digital Consistency Layout Design Design Testing

Freelance Brand Designer

Skylark Virtual Services

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Redesigned visual identities for multiple blog properties by developing logos, color systems, and type hierarchies tailored to each site’s content and audience. Strengthened branding, readability, and overall user experience across delivered sites.

Brand Design Logo Design Typography Color Systems Visual Hierarchy Layout Design Figma Readability Optimization Creative Direction

Front of House & Kitchen Assistant

Coco’s Coffee House

Jun 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)

Delivered high-volume customer service in a fast-paced hospitality environment, maintaining clear communication and strong attention to detail. Managed time effectively while supporting kitchen and front-of-house operations.

Customer Service Communication Time Management Attention To Detail High Volume Management Team Support Service quality

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wolverhampton

BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Graphic Design (UX/UI, Editorial, Branding)

2023 - 2026

Activities and societies: Key projects include a 12,000-word thesis on AI in UX/UI design, live briefs for Wolverhampton City Council and a Ukrainian university, and a collaborative lifestyle magazine (Pigeon).

BA (Hons) Graphic Design with specialisms in UX/UI, editorial design, and branding. Completed thesis-level work on AI in UX/UI design and developed client-focused design outputs including user research, information architecture, and visual systems.

Welshpool High School Sixth Form

A-Levels, Art & Design; Psychology; English Literature; Geography

2020 - 2023

Completed A-Levels with a focus on Art & Design, Psychology, English Literature, and Geography. Developed creative and analytical foundations supporting an empathetic, research-led design practice.

Welshpool High School

GCSEs, English; Mathematics

2016 - 2020

Completed GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Built core academic foundations relevant to communication and problem-solving skills used in design work.