Rob Haynes

About

I am a product designer with a background in graphic design and instrument design. I have experience across various roles in the design industry, making me a versatile problem solver. My skills include Figma, UX Design, UI Design, Information Architecture, User Flows/Journeys, Product & Customer Research, Prototyping, Usability Testing, and Design Sprints. Currently, I am a principal UX Designer at Mitchell and Dickinson, focusing on a workplace manual app for frontline workers.

Experience

• UX Designer · Mitchell & Dickinson2023-09-01 – 2024-05-01

  - Designing and developing a workplace manual app for front line employees of a mid size sustainable housing and secondary glazing company with over 15 locations in the south west, expanding into London and the northern counties with a view to expediting the training periods of newly hired employees. - Conducting user interviews to understand the needs of newly hired employees. - Creating information architecture, user journeys, stories and flows to define the product. - Carrying out user testing to gather data for design choices. - Working closely with upper and middle management to establish product requirements. - Creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, animations, illustrations and writing copy. - Developing product using Adalo with custom code additions. - Creating plans for ongoing scope of the project.

• UX Designer · Freelance2022-08-01 – 2023-08-01
• UX / UI Designer · 22 Create Ltd2021-08-01 – 2022-01-01
• Violin Restorer · TURNER VIOLINS LIMITED2017-08-01 – 2020-02-01

  - Conducted restoration of historical instruments. - Worked to briefs and deadlines to meet the needs of employer and clients. - Produced catalogues and presentations for client and company documentation.

• Owner and Restorer · Vox Humane Restoration2012-09-01 – 2018-07-01

  - Developed and implemented advanced techniques for the restoration of historical instruments. - Grew client relationships which spanned multiple years. - Developed Branding and social media marketing strategies for self promotion. - Designed and managed business and affiliate websites for the restoration community. - Created catalogues and presentations for client documentation. - Conducted admin and communications.

• Teacher · CHAPEL VIOLINS SCHOOL OF VIOLIN MAKING LTD2016-02-01 – 2017-06-01

  - Taught instrument restoration at an internationally recognized school. - Developed teaching materials for improved efficacy of the course. - Created lesson plans for time management of students. - Developed student relations to encourage a positive working environment. - Conducted marketing, admin and communications for the promotion of business and student acquisition.

• Graphic Designer · Woodsworth Management2011-10-01 – 2012-08-01

  - Designed marketing material for multiple dental clinics including: DentalLab Journal (DLJ) Clinical Dental Technology Quarterly (CDTQ) Dental Laboratories Association (DLA) British Association of Clinical Dental Technology (BACDT)

• Graphic Designer · Derby Homes2010-08-01 – 2011-10-01

  - Devised design solutions for clearer tenant communications. - Created marketing strategies for the promotion of new company initiatives to other government bodies within the public sector.

Education

• CareerFoundry
• Learn UI DesignUser Interface design
• TreehouseTech Degree, Front end web development, Tech
• Newark School of Violin MakingBA Hons, Instrument Design
• Teesside UniversityBA Hons, Graphic Design, Graphic Design
• Nottingham CollegeBTEC, Art Foundation

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