Jonathan L - Product Designer

Experience

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  Disney Cruise Line

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Guest Communication Coordinator

  Led comprehensive design initiatives for Disney Cruise Line, overseeing diverse materials from print to display on the Disney Wonder cruise ship, ensuring a visually immersive and captivating onboard experience.

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  Isobar Mobile

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Mobile / User Interface designer

  Delivered visually compelling campaigns for prominent brands, including Fanta, Nokia, and Auto Trader, demonstrating a keen understanding of user engagement.

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  Haymarket Network

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Information Architect

  Revitalised and streamlined content structures for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat intranet systems, showcasing Information Architecture principles and a commitment to user-centric design. Successfully implemented strategic restructuring to enhance user navigation and overall system efficiency, contributing to a seamless and intuitive user experience across diverse automotive intranet platforms.

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  Bonza Gaming

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  User Experience Designer / User Interface Designer

  Launched the UK's pioneering Facebook app for real money online slot game 'Bonza Slots'

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  PokerStars

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Mobile User Experience Designer / User Interface Designer
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  Marie Curie UK

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  User Experience Designer / User Interface Designer

  Designed the Marie Curie's charity shops map locator feature on the website and conducted face-to-face usability testing to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience. The testing uncovered areas for improvement, which I then addressed, leading to improved user interaction and satisfaction.

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  POSSIBLE

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  User Experience Designer
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  Gala Coral Interactive

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  Senior User Experience Designer

  AB Testing Leadership: Spearheaded AB testing initiatives aimed at enhancing the conversion team's performance. Achieved a significant increase in user engagement and retention, driving measurable results for the organization.Comprehensive User Research: Conducted thorough user research employing surveys and interviews. Gained valuable insights into user behaviors and preferences, providing a robust foundation for informed design iterations and strategic decision-making.

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  BVGroup

  Jan 2015 - May 2024

  - Leading Strategic Projects: Spearhead and oversee key projects, guiding a talented UX team of designers and researchers. Fostered effective collaboration across multifunctional teams, including Content, Design, QA, Development, SEO, and Product teams.- Recognition and Awards: Nominated for the prestigious ‘Continuous Product Design Signal Award 2023,’ acknowledging sustained excellence in design leadership. Achieved industry acclaim with multiple awards from WhichBingo, including 'Best Pragmatic Play Bingo Site 2023', 'Best Mobile Bingo Site 2023,' and 'Best Customer Service 2023,' alongside the accolade for 'Best Pragmatic Play Bingo Site 2022.' Mostrar menos - Design System Implementation: Spearheaded the successful implementation of design system practices, ensuring unparalleled product and brand consistency, streamlined design iterations, and the adoption of a tokens/variables approach. Achieved a remarkable 65% reduction in time-to-market and elevated customer quality assessment scores from 3.5 to 4.5.- Strategic Design Leadership: Led the ideation and execution of multiple high-impact design projects, delivering measurable improvements in user engagement and significantly enhancing product usability.- Industry Recognition: Received prestigious industry recognition with the 'Best Product Sportsbook Operator EGR Award 2018,' underscoring the team's unwavering commitment to design excellence. Mostrar menos

  • Head of UX/UI Design

    May 2020 - May 2024

  • UX/UI Design Team Lead

    Jan 2015 - May 2020
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  Tombola

  May 2024 - now

  Head of Product Design