Will Thompson
Mid-weight Senior Product Designer @UniHomes
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WORK HISTORY
Mid-weight Senior Product Designer @UniHomes
Sheffield, GB
Agent portal launch: Spearheaded the launch of a new agent portal, resulting in a 14.7% increase in active users within five months and attracting an additional 240 users within the first month.User research leadership: Led user research workshops to gather actionable insights, driving data-informed design decisions and enhancing overall product quality.UX/UI overhaul: Initiated a comprehensive UX/UI redesign of crucial web pages serving over weekly users, significantly boosting user engagement and experience.Accessibility improvement: Enhanced core web page accessibility scores from 75 to 98 and improved best practice compliance from 90 to 100 within a single sprint, demonstrating commitment to WCAG compliance.Rapid prototyping: Utilised Figma to streamline design iterations and rapidly prototype, improving design development efficiency.Team development: Conducted internal workshops, ‘lunch and learn’ sessions, and personalised coaching to foster a design-driven culture and enhance team capabilities across departments.Executive Communication: Presented design strategies and project progress in company-wide demos, effectively communicating with C-level executives and stakeholders
EDUCATION
Exeter School
GCSEs, inc. Maths and English
The University of Manchester
Bachelor’s Degree, Ancient History and Archaeology
Exeter School
A-Levels, Physics, Maths, History (AS level Art)
SKILLS
ABOUT WILL THOMPSON
A seasoned Product Designer with five years of experience in UX/UI and Product Design spanning various industries. My research and Graphic Design background allows me to create innovative, user-centric solutions that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. I excel in collaborating with diverse teams, championing innovative ideas, and integrating user insights, business goals, and cutting-edge design principles. I consistently deliver high-quality design work that garners positive feedback from users and stakeholders, driving increased user satisfaction and project success.
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