Adam Males

Adam Males

Freelance Graphic Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product designer leader. 10+ years of crafting user-centred solutions.

  • Education

    • York St. John University

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Art & design 2:1
    • York St. John College

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Art & Design 2:1

      Art & Design

  • Experience

    • Freelance Graphic Design / Art Direction services

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
      Freelance Graphic Designer

      I have worked for a variety of businesses and individuals creating concepts and artwork for promotional items, website and online, personal branding, stationary and more.

    • North Print

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
      Graphic Designer

      I worked with clients to create branding concepts, promotional materials, and advertising, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. I handled the design, print, and finishing in-house. My daily tasks included producing marketing collateral and communications across print and digital platforms, such as brochures, flyers, reports, adverts, presentations, and web layouts.I managed my own projects, maintained quality standards, and coordinated production schedules with colleagues to optimise efficiency. As the lead designer for three key accounts, I closely collaborated with clients to deliver all their design and print needs. Show less

    • Swoon

      Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
      UX & UI Designer

      Redesigned the product page, increasing conversion rates with innovative fabric selection functionality.Utilised data analytics to inform design decisions, enhancing usability and engagement.Delivered high-fidelity designs and collaborated with developers to ensure accessibility compliance.Managed a team of 3 designers, overseeing imagery, marketing materials, and branding.Produced campaigns for major publications and large-scale advertisements for London Underground. Show less

    • Intu

      Jun 2018 - Mar 2019
      Senior UX Designer

      Redesigned search functionality across multiple domains, increasing usability and engagement.Conducted user testing, interviews, and guerrilla testing to inform design decisions.Delivered wireframes, user journeys, and prototypes to align stakeholder expectations.Improved information architecture using card sorting and tree testing, optimising navigation and taxonomy.

    • Zencargo

      Mar 2019 - Jan 2023
      Lead Product Designer

      Directed the design of a supply chain visibility platform, empowering clients with actionable insights.Managed and mentored a team of designers, fostering their professional growth and output quality.Balanced customer needs with business objectives through strategic research and stakeholder alignment.Defined workflows and strategies to improve design processes and cross-functional collaboration.

    • Matillion

      Jan 2023 - now
      Group Product Designer

      Led the launch of Matillion’s first SaaS offering, transitioning from virtual machines to a unified product, increasing adoption and retention.Unified disparate tools into a single platform, positioning it as the go-to solution for customers’ ETL needs.Pioneered AI-driven solutions with the Copilot project, enhancing user productivity and reducing the learning curve.Built and nurtured a high-performing design team, developing skills and fostering a user-first culture.Embedded UX at every stage of product development, enabling teams to deliver user-centred solutions.Conducted continuous feedback loops and pulse checks to improve decision-making and product quality. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Prepare To Lead: Craft + Lead a Strategic UX Vision Intensive

      Center Centre
      Oct 2024
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Adam Males
      USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN CERTIFICATION (CXD™) Akendi UK Dec 2015