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Severin RUTAYISIRE

@severinrutayisire

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Senior product designer focused on intuitive UI/UX and measurable user retention improvements.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a collaborative role where I can lead UI/UX design, use research and analytics to improve retention, and work on accessible, impactful products.

I am a Senior Product Designer with a background in Software Engineering and six-plus years designing intuitive digital experiences that drive measurable outcomes. I specialize in user interface design, user research, and crafting accessible products that resonate with users.

At Orion Systems I led UI efforts and used A/B testing and analytics to inform improvements that produced a 30% increase in user retention. I’ve partnered with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into simple, functional designs that enhance financial accessibility.

My toolkit centers on Figma, user research methods, and content management systems including Adobe Experience Manager. I combine a strong technical foundation with an emphasis on collaboration and constructive feedback to deliver production-ready interfaces.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University Africa and complement my practice with certifications in UX, digital marketing foundations, cybersecurity compliance, and technical support fundamentals.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Product Designer

Current

Codity Devs

Oct 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Led product design efforts to create intuitive digital experiences, improving usability and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver accessible interfaces across products.

Product & Design Figma UX Research Interaction Design Prototyping Design Systems Accessibility A B Testing

Lead User Interface Designer

Orion Systems

Jan 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Designed and implemented user-friendly interfaces and analytics-driven improvements that increased user retention by 30% through A/B testing and iterative design.

UI Design UX Research A B Testing Analytics Figma Accessibility Interaction Design User Retention

User Interface Designer

Codity Devs

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Created user interfaces and conducted research to improve usability across products, contributing to design consistency and product accessibility.

UI Design UX Figma Prototyping User Research Interaction Design Design Systems Usability Testing

Freelance UI Designer

Freelance

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered UI design projects for clients, producing prototypes and visual designs that improved user interaction and satisfaction across web and mobile products.