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Sona Nizer

@sonanizer

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UI/UX Designer with 3 years of experience in user-first design.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation, where I can contribute to impactful design projects and continue to grow my skills.

I am a passionate UI/UX Designer with 3 years of experience dedicated to creating user-first digital products across various sectors, including fintech, edtech, and e-commerce. My expertise lies in transforming complex ideas into straightforward design solutions that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design projects. At Lynchpin Media, I designed responsive email newsletters and produced e-magazines that significantly boosted brand visibility. My role at Middlesex University involved redesigning their research website, leading to a notable increase in user engagement. I take pride in my ability to manage projects independently while adhering to best practices in accessibility and user experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Web Designer

Current

Lynchpin Media

Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)

Designed and developed responsive email newsletters using HTML and CSS. Produced e-magazines and landing pages in various languages boosting brand visibility and user interaction by 30% across European markets.

HTML CSS Email Marketing Landing Page Design

Web Designer

Middlesex University

Feb 2024 - Apr 2024 (2 months)

Redesigned the university’s research website for students and external researchers, leading to 25% boost in user engagement. Independently managed content updates and design implementation on WordPress.

WordPress Web Design User Engagement Accessibility

Midweight UI/UX Designer

Surge Global

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Took ownership of creating a scalable design system for the company, improving consistency, speeding up design-to-dev handoff, and reducing overall design time by 30% across multiple products. Redesigned responsive websites for e-commerce, SaaS, and B2B clients, both independently and in teams, boosting user engagement by 15%.

UI UX Design Design Systems Responsive Web Design SaaS B2B

Freelance Web Designer

SEVN Studios

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)

Designed engaging websites in Figma and Adobe XD, following design systems and brand guidelines. Informed design decisions through competitive research, boosting user engagement by 25%.

Figma Adobe XD Design Systems Competitive Research User Engagement Storyboarding

Junior UX Designer

Global Edulink

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Created email templates in Mailchimp and social media banners with Adobe Photoshop, increasing click-through rates by 18% and enhancing brand engagement. Redesigned landing page, reducing bounce rate by 20% and ensuring brand consistency.

Mailchimp Adobe Photoshop Email Marketing Social Media Design Landing Page Optimization Brand Consistency

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Staffordshire University

MSc in Computer Science, Computer Science

Completed a Master of Science in Computer Science, achieving a Merit. This program enhanced my understanding of advanced computing concepts and their applications.

Sri Lankan Institute of Information Technology

BSc in Information Technology (Interactive Multimedia), Information Technology (Interactive Multimedia)

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Interactive Multimedia, graduating with a 2:1 classification. This degree provided a strong foundation in IT and multimedia design principles.