Gil Alvaro
UX Designer based in Manchester, UK.
About
Hi 👋, I am a senior Product Designer (UX/UI) with over 0 years of experience - working for both the public and private sectors. Well versed in problem solving, crafting elaborate Design-Systems in alignment with GDS. Experience of working within Agile frameworks/Scrum environments.
Skills
Work Experience
Jul 2022 - Present (4 yrs)
Senior UI Designer Consultant
United Kigndom | Remote | Full Time
- Designed and delivered high-quality, user-centric products for public sector within Agile environments.
- Led workshops and user research to define optimal UI/UX solutions, creating 35+ high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.
- Created comprehensive design systems including Bootstrap & GOV.UK with light and dark themes, enhancing brand consistency across 5 platforms.
- Optimized designs for responsiveness, accessibility, and contrast ratios, meeting WCAG standards, boosting user satisfaction scores by 36%.
- Reviewed candidate portfolios and expanded recruitment accuracy by 30% through detailed feedback on CVs and interviews.
- Conducted usability testing with 10+ users, increasing user satisfaction scores by 36%.
- Trained and mentored junior designers, enhancing team skills and overall design quality.
Education
Sep 2009 - Mar 2013 (3 yrs)
Interactive Media Design
Madeira, Portugal | Degree
Interactive Media Design provides training on interactive media, such as interactive games and narratives, and social and critical technological aspects at the University of Madeira, in close collaboration with the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI).