Zar Shirazi
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Passionate Graphic Designer with a strong foundation in UI/UX design, combining creativity and user-focused principles to deliver impactful and engaging solutions. Experienced in visual storytelling and user research, I craft designs that balance aesthetics with functionality. Dedicated to continuous learning and collaboration, I stay updated with industry trends to create innovative and effective work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance UI/UX Designer (Contract – In Progress)
Wise advertising agency, Remote
10.2024 - Current
- Communicated and collaborated with teams to ensure seamless UI and UX design implementation.
- Designed wireframes and prototypes using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma.
- Provided recommendations on ways to enhance the overall user experience
- Conducted usability tests to evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions
- Created clickable prototypes that allowed stakeholders to test out potential solutions before development began
- Performed A and B testing to optimize user experience on webpages
Graphic Designer
Adonis Aria
Tehran
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Created logos, flyers, and other marketing materials
- Designed graphics for social media campaigns, such as Facebook ads and Instagram posts
- Edited photos in Photoshop to enhance their quality for use in print or digital formats
- Collaborated with clients to determine design requirements and objectives
- Maintained a high level of accuracy while adhering to tight deadlines
Layout Designer
Mehromah.NGO
Tehran
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Created innovative designs for digital and print media campaigns.
- Edited images, graphics, and text content to improve layout compositions.
- Utilized software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
Art Instructor
Elementary school
Tehran
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Created a positive learning environment by providing individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Demonstrated painting and drawing techniques to classes of up to 20 students.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information for each student.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Design
Alzahra
Tehran06.2018
Skills
- Design Expertise: Visual and Layout Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Branding
- UI/UX Skills: User Interface Design, Wireframing & Prototyping, User Research, Usability Testing
- Technical Proficiency: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Architecture Design, Responsive Design
- Soft Skills: Teamwork, Design Thinking, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Collaboration
Certification
UI/UX Design Certification
UXLand – October 2023 to April 2024
Completed a comprehensive course in UX research and UI design, including practical projects.
Advanced UI Certification
UXLand – May 2024 to September 2024
Engaged in advanced UI techniques, focusing on user experience and creativity in design projects.
Volunteer Experience
- Graphic Designer, Noor Charity, Tehran, 05/2022, Present
- Layout Designer, Mehromah.NGO, Tehran, 05/2015, 09/2016
- Art Instructor, Elementary school, Tehran, 01/2014, 06/2015
Languages
English
Professional
Persian
Professional
Additional Work Experience
- Customer Service Representative Hudson's Bay, Edmonton, Canada September 23, 2021 – Present
Timeline
Freelance UI/UX Designer (Contract – In Progress)
Wise advertising agency, Remote
10.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer
Adonis Aria
09.2018 - 08.2023
Layout Designer
Mehromah.NGO
05.2015 - 09.2016
Art Instructor
Elementary school
01.2014 - 06.2015
UI/UX Design Certification
UXLand – October 2023 to April 2024
Completed a comprehensive course in UX research and UI design, including practical projects.
Advanced UI Certification
UXLand – May 2024 to September 2024
Engaged in advanced UI techniques, focusing on user experience and creativity in design projects.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Design
Alzahra
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