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Usama Azam

Berlin based Product Designer

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Apart from Work I love to

Play Squash
Travel
Ride my bike
Fooooood
Some more travel
adrenaline-pumping

My Work Life

Experienced Product Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in complex business model designs, Web and Mobile Application Design, Product Design, Service Design, User Experience Design (UED), Prototyping, UX Research, Usability Testing and User Testing.

I have led the development and evolution of design systems, creating and maintaining a library of design components, UI patterns, and assets that can be easily accessed and utilized by cross-functional teams. I have also conducted user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and information architecture, creating user interfaces that are visually appealing, functional, and intuitive.

EXPERIENCE

2023 - Present

Senior Product Designer

MYCS Gmbh , Germany (Onsite)

Uplifted an old furniture configurator to a modern. Develop and execute design strategies that enhance user experience, align with business objectives, and convey a consistent brand message across various platforms and mediums.

2022

Sr. Product Designer (Design System)

Heycar , Germany (Onsite)

Worked as a senior designer for design system with responsibilities of cross functional collaboration and team management. Shipped the design system in 90 Days which increased the speed to market by 3x. 

2021 - 2022

Sr. Product Designer

Retailo

At Retailo, I conducted user research to grasp user needs and behaviors, informing user-centered design solutions. I crafted wireframes and prototypes to visualize digital product functionality, iterating based on feedback. My visual designs adhered to brand guidelines, emphasizing consistency and a strong visual identity. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I ensured seamless implementation of interfaces, while usability testing and accessibility considerations were prioritized for optimal user experience.

2021

Product Design (Acquired from Xgrid)

FiberMountain Inc

I was acquired from Xgrid as a full time resource. Key responsibilities included
• Creating user experience for a particular set of people who are managing and maintaining the data center.
• Constantly conducting Interviews to improve the overall experience.
• Building the design system of Fiber Mountain's product "Sensus" from ground up.
• Rebranding the whole company collateral.
• Maintaining and up keeping the company's website.

2019-2020

Senior UI/UX Designer

Xgrid Inc
2016-2018

UI/UX Designer

Sofit Ltd

Skills

UX Research

UI Design

Design System

Rapid Prototyping

Usability Testing

UX Architecture

Mentorship and coaching

Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic planning