Marilyn Shibley
UX/UI Designer | Accessibility & Research
Salary / Daily rate
Antibes, France
Freelance
Remote only
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Accessibility-first UX/UI designer with 6+ years creating inclusive digital experiences for major brands like American Express and Starbucks. Expert in WCAG compliance, user research, and design systems with proven results in reducing friction points. Specialized in research-driven design that delivers both beautiful interfaces and seamless accessibility.
Work experience
UX UI Designer
FreelanceFreelance
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 10 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
• Designed and developed accessible, responsive UI for diverse clients, applying WCAG and ADA standards. • Conducted UX research (interviews, competitive analysis, surveys) to inform design decisions. • Created wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes to deliver seamless user experiences. • Collaborated with developers and marketers to ensure cohesive product delivery.
UX UI Designer
Memac Ogilvy
Aug 2022 - May 2025
2 years 10 months
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Delivered UX and UI designs for major clients, including American Express, Dubai Airport, CBUAE and Starbucks. • Developed and maintained Design Systems • Led user research initiatives and usability audits to identify and resolve friction points. • Integrated accessibility checks and inclusive design into each project lifecycle. • Worked closely with account managers and developers to align goals, timelines, and deliverables.
UX UI Designer
Dekmak.co
Jul 2020 - Jan 2022
1 year 7 months
Lebanon · Remote
Utilized my UX/UI design expertise to deliver impactful results for Dekmak.co, including the creation of visually compelling and intuitive interfaces.
UX/UI designer
Ecomz
Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
6 months
Lebanon, TN, USA
Assistant - Sports Department/Student Affairs Office
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - USEK
Jan 2017 - May 2020
3 years 5 months
Lebanon · On-site
• Event Coordination: Actively collaborated with the team to plan and execute on-campus events, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills. • Content Creation: Played a key role in producing engaging visual content for social media, showcasing creative and communication abilities.
Graphic Design Intern
CIRCLE visual communication
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
3 months
Lebanon · On-site
Gained valuable experience as a graphic design intern, where I developed a strong foundation in Typography and Color Psychology while contributing to several projects.
Education
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - USEK
Bachelor's degree
2016 - 2020
4 years 1 month
Ecole Sainte-Louise
Baccalaureate in Socio-Economics
2001 - 2016
15 years 1 month