
Mazhar S.
Strategic UX/UI Design Consultant | Driving Design Excellence for Seamless Digital Solutions
Salary / Daily rate
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
About me
Intro
I bring 10+ years of industry experience to my role as a Sr. UX/UI Designer. I primarily design mobile apps and web applications with a focus on usability. I have worked for and consulted with a number of the world's largest companies, including IBM, JWT, Leo Burnett, Nestlé, Unilever, and Emirates Airlines, on their design needs. In these projects, I have led talented teams of designers, developers, usability experts, and marketing professionals to achieve successful outcomes. Along with my strong work ethic, I approach every project with acute attention to detail and rigorous processes to ensure on-time delivery.
Work experience
Design Manager (UX/UI)
Zams Digital FZE LLC
Apr 2020 - Present
6 years 7 months
Nahwa - Aturrah - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
As a UX/UI Design Manager, I lead high-performing teams to create intuitive and visually appealing user experiences across digital platforms. I utilize advanced design tools and methodologies, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and employ data-driven insights to inform design decisions. My focus is mentoring and developing design talent, fostering continuous learning, and driving innovation in UX/UI design strategies. Through these efforts, I ensure our designs exceed user expectations, delivering exceptional and user-centric digital experiences.
Sr. UX/UI Design Lead
IBM
Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
1 year 8 months
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Being part of the IBM design team for the project of Abu Dhabi Govt digital transformation services, I played a pivotal role in launching three services - Driving a Car, Marriage Services, and Honour the Dead - prioritizing user satisfaction and requirements through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams. My expertise in designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces, conducting user research, and implementing design standards and guidelines enabled me to deliver exceptional, user-centric digital experiences that exceeded expectations.
Senior Designer
All Solutions FZE LLC
May 2015 - Jul 2018
3 years 3 months
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Designed and worked alongside a team of developers to the successful launch of user-centered digital products including mobile app, SaaS Solutions, and websites for different clients across MEAN Region, using subtle persuasion to engage customers and enhance functionality and usability for key audiences to help the customers to use the digital services seamlessly. I managed multiple projects in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and met tight deadlines. My role involved translating complex business requirements and user needs into innovative, usable solutions while considering technical constraints. I presented concepts to stakeholders, gathering feedback for iterative improvements. Additionally, I conducted user testing, documented usage analytics, and utilized data-driven insights to enhance the overall user experience.
Graphic Designer
STREIT Group- Armored Vehicles Manufacturer Since 1992
Mar 2014 - May 2015
1 year 3 months
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Lead, define, communicate and delivered the whole project of designingwebsite and digital assets for the STREIT Group using appropriate Integrationof best practices of user-centric design, social media, content enhancement,along with e-commerce and related services, which allows the company toachieve business goals.
Sr. Creative Manager
Converge Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd
Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
3 years 2 months
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Worked closely with team members to understand features and context for deliverables, designed dynamic websites and online applications for multiple-fortune companies in collaboration with User Interface experts, information architects, and Web Developers. Responsible for designing and deploying social media campaigns for the different digital touch-points and also flash applications for divisional intranets to be used as educational tools.
Creative Manager
Manhattan Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2007 - Oct 2010
3 years 2 months
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Responsible for the total needs of the client, including the management oftechnical and creative resources to deliver complete corporate quality brandingand web solutions. Services include branding, logo design, web design andcreation, flash work, and web optimization. Worked on brands like BergerRobialac,KASB, Bank, SSGC, Sucral Sweetener, Century Insurance, P&G,Areeba, Telecommunication (MTN),DHA-I-Teleman (Pvt) Ltd
Education
Karachi University
Bachelor's degree, B.com
Licenses & certifications
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
Issued: Jul 2019