Richard O'Leary

UX Designer

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I am a UX designer with extensive visual design experience within the Web Industry. I have worked in teams of all shapes and sizes, ranging from large multinationals to solo freelance projects. I strive to understand the core issues blocking the user’s optimal experience. Solving these challenges with intuitive simple solutions is what makes me truly love what I do.

Skills

Sketch
Invision
Zeplin
Miro
Figma
Maze
Illustrator
XD
HTML
CSS
Photoshop
After Effects
Premier Pro

Education

Digital Technology & Design (BSC)

Dublin Institute of Technology
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2017

Product Design for the Environment (BSC)

London South Bank University
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2004

Achievements

UX Certified (Interaction Design)

Nielsen and Norman Group
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2020

3 courses with the
Interaction Design Foundation

Experience

Senior UX/UI Designer

Storm Technologies
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10/2021 - Present

I'm currently working on the digital transformation of the courts service. This requires end to end design skills, involving user research, testing, prototyping stakeholder presentations and workshops. Culminating in the creation of ther courts first Design System and delivering visual design files for specification export for developer hand off.

Senior Product Designer

Hertz
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6/2021 - 10/2021

I was responsible for the Hertz international site. The role involved extensive information Architecture, User & Competitor research, User testing, Wireframes, Visual design, Prototyping and Stakeholder interviews.

UX Designer

Underwriters Laboratories
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7/2019 - 6/2021

Being the sole UX/UI Designer for one application within UL called Market Performance. I collect feedback from users via, Interviews, Observations & Workshops. I work closely with the Product team to align with their vision and deliver solutions that meet the requirements of all stakeholders.

I am also a member of the UX team developing a UL design system that is being adopted by the full portfolio of UL products.

Senior UX Designer

Citi Bank
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2/2018 - 7/2019

I was one of 4 UX designers on an application called Clarity. I was responsible for translating the business needs into wireframes, outputting visual design files and providing developers with technical specifications.

Freelance Designer

8/2015 - 2/2018

I worked on a wide variety of projects in my time as a freelance Designer.

                           

My projects included, working with Skytango to design an interface for a drone pilot app. Working with Prinks to Design a mobile interface for a drinks delivery service. I also designed and built a website for a special needs school in Dublin.

                       

During this time I also designed and constructed a number of sets for short films, Pilots and TV commercials. My main focus however was completing and receiving a 1st for a degree in Digital Technology and Design.

Graphic Designer

Blueprints Express
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8/2013 - 8/2015

Graphic design for print, web, social media, & other merchandise.

Branding creation & management for a range of companies.

Visual & UI Designer

Econiq
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6/2012 - 5/2013

User Interface design and Information Architecture for a range of sales tracking applications.

Product explanation sequences using 3d modelling & animations.

Promotional video production for exhibitions and sales meetings.

Creative Director

Cicuma Media
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1/2010 - 6/2012

User interface design & graphic design for web.

Front-end development, interaction design and flash interfaces and animations.

On-line marketing, social media management & client relations.

Web Services Consultant

NWT Media
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1/2009 - 12/2009

Advised clients in the hospitality industry which web services to use.

Graphic Designer

Jaycee Printers
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1/2006 - 9/2006

Graphic design for print in a fast paced environment.

Graphic & Web Designer

DMA Europa
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9/2004 - 12/2005

Website design & graphic design for print & web.