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Bio

Hello, I’m Jarrid Lawson​

I’m a UX/UI designer passionate about crafting intuitive and engaging digital experiences. With a strong foundation in digital design, I specialise in user-centred solutions that enhance accessibility and usability. I thrive in collaborative environments where my storytelling and problem-solving skills contribute to impactful and seamless digital interactions.

Hello!
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Oh! This was me at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest
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Skills

Wireframing
65%
Adobe Suite
80%
Digital Marketing
70%
Communication
85%
Prototyping
65%
Photoshop
80%
User Interface (UI)
70%
Problem-Solving
90%
Usability Testing
70%
Illustrator
90%
User Experience (UX)
65%
Figma
70%
User Research
70%
UCD
65%
Collaboration
90%
Adaptability
100%

Professional Experience

June 2019 - Present

Part-Time Freelancer
Digital Designer
  • Designed intuitive user interfaces and flows for various clients, improving usability and engagement.
  • Created illustrations, pixel art, and digital artwork tailored to diverse client needs.
  • Developed e-commerce website designs that increased user engagement and conversions.
  • Produce engaging blogs and social media content, enhancing audience interaction.
  • Expanded expertise in design and UX/UI through Figma, HTML, CSS, and pixel art courses.
www.jarridlawson.com

July 2022 - Oct 2022

Simbrix Ltd
Digital Graphics/ Business Executive
  • Managed and updated the company website, improving UX and boosting customer engagement.
  • Created digital assets and social media campaigns that enhanced brand visibility.
  • Developed engaging content to promote products and foster strong audience engagement.
  • Collaborated with teams to align digital design with business objectives.
www.simbrix.com

March 2017 - June 2019

Simbrix Ltd
Product Development Designer
  • Led product development, research, and prototyping for Simbrix.
  • Designed branding, packaging, and advertising materials to maintain product consistency.
  • Managed social media platforms, correlating content with product sales and market trends.
  • Provided leadership in creative strategy, ensuring innovation and high-quality execution.
  • Oversaw branding design initiatives, showing leadership across various projects while maintaining Simbrix product quality assurance.
www.simbrix.com

March 2016 - March 2017

Simbrix Ltd
Graphic Designer Apprentice
  • Created engaging social media content to drive brand awareness and sales.
  • Played a key role in securing Independent Toy Shop UK Awards for Simbrix in 2016 and 2017.
www.simbrix.com

Education

inspire culture
UX/ UI Level 3
  • User Experience User Interface (UXUI) Level 3 Certificate
  • UX principles, User-Centred Design (UCD), User Research, UX/UI Design, Figma-based practice.
Streamlined Project
*Here's a project I did alongside the course.*
City & Guilds Apprenticeship at Simbrix
Digital Marketing
  • Level 3 Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing
  • Functional Skills Maths & English Level 2 - Grade: Passed
  • Activities: Social Media, Advertising, Digital Marketing - Grade: Distinction*
City & Guilds
New College Nottingham - Bath Street
Art and Design, Creative Media
  • Edexcel BTEC Level 3, Art and Design QCF - Grade: Triple Grade Distinction
  • BTEC Level 2, Creative Media Production QCF - Grade: Distinction
  • BTEC Level 1, Introductory Diploma in Art, Design, Media - Grade: Distinction
College Nottingham
*Rebranded to College Nottingham*
Arnold Hill Academy
School Student
  • GCSE Maths, English, and Science.
Arnold Hill Academy

Achievements

Enhanced Usability with Inspiration Card Decks at Simbrix

  • Identified user frustration with large A4 inspiration sheets.  
  • Developed a deck of individual pixel art design cards based on user research.
  • Implemented usability testing and heuristic evaluation, increasing product adoption by schools for STEM learning.

Improved Product Organisation with Colour-Coded System

  • Redesigned inspiration sheets with a colour-coded system for easier navigation.
  • Enhanced user satisfaction and improved product clarity based on surveys and testing.

Redesigned Packaging for Simbrix 3.0 Upgrade

  • Integrated user feedback to incorporate a playmat and optional plastic dividers for better product storage.
  • Conducted usability testing with prototypes, resulting in a Kickstarter campaign exceeding its goal by 111.5%.

Interests

I enjoy nature photography, Japanese culture, and manga, which influence my storytelling approach in design. Staying updated with UX trends and gaming allows me to integrate innovative UI solutions into my work.

References

Available on request

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