Adobe creative suite
Saif Lombat
UX / UI DESIGNER
Sandton
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 3 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Experienced with designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that enhance user interactions. Utilizes user-centered design principles to create seamless and engaging user experiences. Track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly solutions.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Designer
Standard Bank Group
Sandton
07.2024 - Current
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Produced rapid prototypes using Figma
- Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Developed innovative product concepts through extensive market research and competitor analysis.
- Reduced overall project timelines by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources efficiently.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of existing products, recommending enhancements that led to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Streamlined the design process for better efficiency by creating reusable style guides and UI components.
- Utilized data-driven design approaches to create compelling solutions that catered to diverse user needs.
- Implemented responsive designs for multiple platforms, enhancing product accessibility for various users.
Senior Associate Consultant
IQBusiness
Sandton
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: A management consulting firm
- Part of a 12-month internship programme
- Anticipating moving on to client projects and covering an extensive curriculum over the 12-months
- A management consulting firm
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions and personalized guidance throughout the consulting process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes.
- Evaluated existing business processes and recommended improvements for efficiency gains without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior consultants to develop their skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Managed projects using holistic thinking, resolved key strategic challenges and delivered projects against tight deadlines.
- Interacted with team and clients to develop and coordinate project requirements and workflow.
- Facilitated client board, staff and stakeholder meetings.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication
- Monitored and frequently reported on project status to clients and verified projects met client requirements and quality standards.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Reviewed and edited client communication documents.
Project & Programme Manager
IQBusiness
Sandton
10.202 - Current
- Company Overview: A management consulting firm
- Mentors and supports interns across multiple streams
- Oversees problem-solving proposals from inception to completion
- Fosters growth and leadership within IQbusiness
- A management consulting firm
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
UX / UI Designer
KFC
Sandton
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Led the redesign, guiding a team of designers throughout the process
- Ensured the delivery of high-quality designs
- Focus on enhancing the 'Add Hope' experience resulted in an improved interface that was well-received by KFC and its customers
- Developed interactive prototypes to validate designs, leading to faster iteration cycles and improved final products.
- Championed a user-centric mindset within the organization by advocating for UX/UI best practices in meetings, presentations, and internal communications.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs.
- Reduced project timelines by utilizing agile design processes, resulting in increased productivity without sacrificing quality.
UX / UI Designer
Old Mutual
Sandton
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: A prominent South African bank
- Led a team of designers, setting the vision and defining goals
- Utilized extensive knowledge in UX/UI design to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for Old Mutual's digital products
- Instrumental in the successful completion of the project
- Resulted in a functional and aesthetically pleasing platform that enhanced the user experience for Old Mutual's customers
- A prominent South African bank
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs.
UX / UI Designer
Casela
Sandton
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Led the project, guiding a team of designers and setting a visionary course
- Crafted high-quality interfaces that streamlined processes and enhanced Casela's existing website
- Designs embodied service, trust, responsibility, integrity, continuous improvement, and teamwork
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration and open communication within the design team, fostering a positive environment conducive to creativity and growth.
- Established a system for tracking project progress through each stage of the design process, enabling proactive adjustments as needed to meet milestones on time or ahead of schedule.
- Implemented prototyping tools such as Sketch, InVision, or Figma to create interactive mockups that facilitated better communication with developers during handoff stages.
Graphic Designer
Absa
Sandton
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked closely with the creative team to understand and achieve the desired end result
- Skillfully edited the e-learning videos, incorporating special effects, color correction, and sound enhancements
- Ensured the story was conveyed clearly and engagingly throughout the editing process
- Developed engaging e-learning content by incorporating multimedia, interactive elements, and assessments.
- Facilitated smooth handoff of completed courses to clients by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing any concerns promptly during implementation stages.
- Developed and procured graphics and content to incorporate into e-learning applications.
Graphic Designer
The Foschini Group
Sandton
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: TFG
- Crafted e-learning modules for social media policies
- Created captivating animations and videos, extending beyond static content
- Collaborated with the client, ensuring seamless teamwork and alignment with TFG's vision
- TFG
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to gather accurate information, ensuring the development of high-quality learning materials.
- Incorporated gamification elements into e-learning courses to boost learner motivation and enhance knowledge retention.
- Created and edited technical video media to enhance learner engagement with Camtasia, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Illustrator.
User Interface Designer
Standard Bank Group
Sandton
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Crafted designs for the entire application
- Developed flows, architected a user-centric dashboard, and steered stakeholder meetings
- Ensured the delivery of designs that were both high-quality and impactful
- Contributed to the establishment of a cohesive visual language across multiple platforms and products.
- Improved user experience by designing intuitive interfaces and navigation elements.
- Participated in design critiques, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement of UI designs.
- Developed wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design concepts to stakeholders.
- Worked closely with UX designers to ensure alignment between UI designs and overall user experience goals.
- Created responsive designs that adapt seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes.
- Evaluated competitor products for strengths and weaknesses, using insights to inform future UI designs at our company.
- Conducted user research to inform design decisions, enhancing overall usability and satisfaction.
- Established style guides and pattern libraries to ensure consistency across all projects within the company''s portfolio.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
Sandton
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Defines requirements and creates graphics, including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos
- Prepares mockups, presents to clients for approval, and edits proofs based on client specifications before finalizing
- Ensures client satisfaction and meets project goals
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Produced high-quality product packaging designs that successfully captured target audience attention and led to increased sales revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park, South Africa 02.2020 - 03.2023
Skills
Adobe creative suite
Critical thinking
Stakeholder management
Design thinking
Mockups and prototypes
Cross-functional coordination
Problem-solving
Time management
Graphic design
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Creative and innovative
Software
Figma
Jira
Miro
Office 365
Interests
Film making
Music
Painting
Gym
Timeline
Product Designer
Standard Bank Group
07.2024 - Current
UX / UI Designer
KFC
06.2024 - 07.2024
UX / UI Designer
Old Mutual
06.2024 - 07.2024
UX / UI Designer
Casela
06.2024 - 07.2024
Graphic Designer
Absa
04.2024 - 07.2024
Graphic Designer
The Foschini Group
03.2024 - 06.2024
User Interface Designer
Standard Bank Group
04.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Associate Consultant
IQBusiness
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Johannesburg
02.2020 - 03.2023
Graphic Designer
Freelance
09.2018 - 11.2022
Project & Programme Manager
IQBusiness
10.202 - Current
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