Samuel Gallagher

Samuel Gallagher

Product Designer in Hitchin, He/him

About

Designing thoughtful and functional interfaces for digital products.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
Holloway, London

Designing interfaces for a white-label B2C platform used across Informa’s large-scale events‭, ‬primarily using Figma‭. ‬My role spans web and mobile‭, ‬from wireframing to final UI handoff‭. ‬Key responsibilities include‭:‬

  • Conducting user research at live events to identify pain points and enhance UX‭.‬

  • Engaging in workshops to define new features and leverage existing technology for faster implementation‭.‬

  • Articulating design decisions with prototypes and collaborating with engineers for accurate development‭.‬

  • Refreshing legacy screens to meet accessibility standards and increase sponsor value‭.‬

  • Leading the EDI Committee‭, ‬driving initiatives such as Pride Month events to foster diversity and inclusion‭.‬

2019 — 2022
East Finchley, London

Designed bespoke websites for a range of clients‭, ‬applying a mobile-first approach to create responsive‭, ‬user-friendly experiences using Sketch and InVision‭. ‬My role included‭:‬

  • Presenting projects to clients and refining solutions to align with their requirements‭.‬

  • Conducting multi-browser testing to guarantee seamless‭, ‬cross-platform user experiences‭.‬

  • Producing branding packages‭, ‬digital assets‭, ‬and marketing collateral to support client campaigns‭.‬

  • Mentoring junior designers during COVID‭, ‬focusing on client communication and design best practices‭.‬

  • Participating in Agile SCRUM processes‭, ‬contributing to stand-ups‭, ‬sprint planning‭, ‬and retrospectives‭.‬

2016 — 2019
Etsy Store

Founded and operated an online design business‭, ‬creating made-to-order products using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop‭. ‬Key achievements include‭:‬

  • Partnering with a third-party print provider to minimise costs and improve turnaround times‭.‬

  • Maintaining a 99%‭ ‬customer satisfaction rate through prompt‭, ‬personalised support‭.‬

  • Generating over 1,000‭ ‬sales and attracting 100,000+‭ ‬visitors within three years‭.‬

2018 — 2019
Brighton, East Sussex

Supervised daily operations in a vibrant music and drag venue‭, ‬ensuring high service standards in a fast-paced environment‭. ‬Responsibilities included‭:‬

  • Serving drinks and maintaining cleanliness across the bar area‭.‬

  • Coordinating equipment setup and logistics for live performances‭.‬

  • Managing financial tasks‭, ‬including till balancing and reporting‭.‬

Volunteering

2017 — 2018
Brighton, East Sussex
2016 — 2017
University of Brighton
2015 — 2016

Education

2015 — 2018

Contact

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