Maya Brennan

Experience

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  Ardmore Studios

  Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Props Maker

  I created a variety of shell art for the sets of BBC TV Series Red Water.

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  WorkGroup

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Graphic Design Intern

  During this work experience I helped with the ideation of infographics and corporate award designs.

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  MyVolts

  Apr 2020 - May 2023

  Founding Product Designer

  Joined myVolts, an Irish hardware startup, as the first product designer on their team.Re-designed and modernized the company’s US website for an American audience, drastically improving user experience and leading to a 23% increase in site engagement. Played an instrumental role in designing, developing and launching three successful myVolts Kickstarter campaigns. The campaigns raised an impressive $250,000 in funding.Created various illustrations, motion graphics and other social media content to support new product releases.Conducted extensive user research and testing in order to design and implement a comprehensive myVolts Support page, resulting in a 32% drop in customer complaints. Show less

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  BTS Design Innovation srl

  Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

  Design Consultant

  Design Consultant at international industrial design studio BTS Design and Innovation, working at various stages of product development with global brands.

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  Accenture

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Senior Product Designer

  Key member of an inter-disciplinary R&D team at Accenture's Flagship Innovation Hub.Led multiple project proposal pitches to Accenture National and Global Leadership exploring innovative implementations of GenAI within education and public transport.Successfully reimagined the reporting user interface of a major client’s road safety data analysis platform, resulting in an impressive 28% increase in task completion rates amongst users. Additionally developed visual re-branding guidelines and design system overhaul.Acted as primary point of contact between Design and Analytics on my team, ensuring the smooth development of a technologically viable and holistic final product. Show less

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  Nutmeg

  Apr 2024 - now

  Founding Product Designer

  Head of Design at Nutmeg.io, an international SaaS startup transforming the modern attractions and tourism industry with cutting edge, data-driven SaaS platforms.

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  Women in Design SF

  Aug 2024 - now

  Mentor for Women in Design

  Mentoring young designers in the Bay Area.