Marc Saad
Summary
Creative UI/UX Designer with a background in storytelling and user empathy. Leverages 20 years of experience in dance and performance to craft innovative, user-centered interfaces. Proven ability to translate diverse cultural influences into engaging user experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Zula
04.2024 - Current
- Developed wireframes and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders and team members.
- Created style guides and design systems to maintain consistency across all platforms and products.
- Designed user flows, ensuring seamless transitions between different stages of the user journey.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to align branding elements within the UI/UX design.
- Implemented A/B testing on multiple designs, optimizing conversion rates based on data-driven decisions.
UrbanFind - High Urban Fashion App
CareerFoundry - Project
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Independently crafted high-fidelity mock-ups for an urban fashion application, resulting in an intuitive user interface and empowering users to explore distinctive curated clothing brands.
The Seeker - Self Improvement App
CareerFoundry - Project
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Created low, mid, and high-fidelity mock-ups designed to meet Android/iOS mobile guidelines, while conducting user research, defining user flows, and engaging in extensive research on the Seeker archetype for a comprehensive and user-centric design approach.
Spot On! - Location Based Food App
CareerFoundry - Project
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed a range of mock-ups from low to high fidelity, performed user research, mapped user flows, and conducted comprehensive research.
Operations Dispatcher
Surve Mobility
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Key operations team member at green tech start-up. Managed vehicle charging tasks for 6-8 agents and maintained 80 high-value batteries in a daytime shift.
- Implemented rigorous routine ensuring vehicle cleanliness, timely charging, and battery maintenance resulting in minimal customer complaints.
- Fostered a collaborative environment, effectively addressing challenges such as disorganizations.
Dance Artist
Freelancer
07.2006 - 08.2018
- Conception and execution of the dance solo performance “Habibi”. Utilized multicultural insights for choreography, and applied creative and technical skills in video and music editing. Despite being a one-man show, managed to successfully sell all 350 seats.
- Recognized by the magazine Cloud Dance for the best dance solo performance as well as journalists Samantha Whitaker and Keith Watson for exceptional skills and a unique narrative in a solo show. Garnered recognition for innovative storytelling, creativity, and authenticity, resulting in invitations to headline three major dance festivals.
- Collaborated with world-renowned choreographers on an international tour going to Hong kong and throughout Europe for an overall time of one year. Demonstrated exceptional rehearsal discipline and fostered a harmonious team environment by effective communication and collaboration with diverse backgrounds.
Education
UI/UX Certification - UI/UX Design
CareerFoundry
Berlin02.2024
Certification - Experimental Dance Performance
Smash Berlin
Berlin10.2015
Master of Arts - Dance Performance
LABAN Movement Centre
London07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance
London Contemporary Dance School
London07.2005
Skills
- Usability Testing
- Usability and Accessibility
- Visual design
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Solution mock-ups
- Design thinking
- Layout Design
- Responsive design
- Wireframing and Prototype Design
- User Empathy
- Wireframing
- Persona creation
- Figma proficiency
- Accessibility Standards
- Grid Systems
- UX Design
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Welsh
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Volunteer
Zula
04.2024 - Current
UrbanFind - High Urban Fashion App
CareerFoundry - Project
12.2023 - 01.2024
The Seeker - Self Improvement App
CareerFoundry - Project
11.2023 - 12.2023
Spot On! - Location Based Food App
CareerFoundry - Project
09.2023 - 10.2023
Operations Dispatcher
Surve Mobility
08.2019 - 04.2022
Dance Artist
Freelancer
07.2006 - 08.2018
UI/UX Certification - UI/UX Design
CareerFoundry
Certification - Experimental Dance Performance
Smash Berlin
Master of Arts - Dance Performance
LABAN Movement Centre
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance
London Contemporary Dance School
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