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Lawrence Chege

Senior Product Designer (UI/UX)

Nairobi, Kenya

ABOUT

Senior Product Designer with over 8 years of experience in creating user-centred digital products across fintech and healthcare sectors. Demonstrates a proven track record of boosting user satisfaction by 20%, achieving 95% adoption rates, and cutting development cycles by 30%. Skilled in design systems, accessibility, and user research, with extensive experience working with C-level stakeholders and engineering teams. Proficient in leading design initiatives for platforms that serve more than 15 million users.

SKILLS

UX DesignUI DesignProduct DesignDesign SystemsInformation ArchitectureWireframingPrototypingUsability TestingAccessibility (WCAG)UX StrategyHuman-Centred DesignMobile Banking AppsDesignOps
User ResearchUser Journey MappingPersonasA/B TestingDesign ThinkingLean UX
FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteSketchInVisionHTML5CSS3JavaScriptAxure RP
AgileScrumDesign SprintsCross-functional CollaborationStakeholder Management
FintechHealthcareDigital BankingTelehealthEnterprise Software

EXPERIENCE

User Experience Designer

2023-12 - Present

Equity Bank Kenya • Kenya

Lead UX strategy for digital banking products serving 15 million customers across Kenya. Collaborate with C-level executives and engineers on business-critical design solutions. Reduced development time by 30% through the implementation of design systems. Ensure compliance with accessibility and regulatory standards. • Lead UX strategy for digital banking products serving 15 million customers across Kenya • Collaborate with C-level executives and engineers on business-critical design solutions • Reduced development time by 30% through the implementation of design systems • Ensure compliance with accessibility and regulatory standards

Product Manager & UX Designer (CHW Telehealth Project)

2023-04 - 2023-11

Living Goods • Kenya

Led $100K+ telehealth initiative across rural Kenya. Designed multi-channel platform (SMS, USSD, IVR) for 200+ CHWs. Achieved 95% adoption rate within 3 months of launch. Reduced patient wait times by 40% via digital workflow redesign. • Led $100K+ telehealth initiative across rural Kenya • Designed multi-channel platform (SMS, USSD, IVR) for 200+ CHWs • Achieved 95% adoption rate within 3 months of launch • Reduced patient wait times by 40% via digital workflow redesign

UI/UX Designer

2021-12 - 2024-03

Living Goods • Kenya

Designed digital health services for community health workers in rural areas. Developed prototypes and specifications for internal and client deliverables. Supported product roadmap development and execution. • Designed digital health services for community health workers in rural areas • Developed prototypes and specifications for internal and client deliverables • Supported product roadmap development and execution

Senior UX Specialist

2019-08 - 2021-10

Palladium Make It Possible

Conducted research and designed prototypes for enterprise applications. Created a UX metrics framework to evaluate design effectiveness. Trained teams on UX best practices and established a research library. • Conducted research and designed prototypes for enterprise applications • Created a UX metrics framework to evaluate design effectiveness • Trained teams on UX best practices and established a research library

Graphic & UI/UX Designer

2017-09 - 2019-08

Eclectics International Ltd

Designed interfaces and conducted usability testing for enterprise clients. Created prototypes, mockups, and visual assets for applications. Improved UX issues based on user feedback and testing results. • Designed interfaces and conducted usability testing for enterprise clients • Created prototypes, mockups, and visual assets for applications • Improved UX issues based on user feedback and testing results

Lead Graphic Designer & Web Developer

2016-10 - 2017-09

CyberCity Solutions

Developed visual communications and interactive UX features. Created brand assets, newsletters, and social media content. Designed websites and marketing materials for diverse clients. • Developed visual communications and interactive UX features • Created brand assets, newsletters, and social media content • Designed websites and marketing materials for diverse clients

Programmer & Web Designer

2010-07 - 2013-11

SahanNet Ltd

Managed portfolio of 15+ active clients with diverse UX/UI requirements. Increased user satisfaction by 20% with improved feedback processes. Built custom web solutions with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Provided ICT support and server maintenance services. • Managed portfolio of 15+ active clients with diverse UX/UI requirements • Increased user satisfaction by 20% with improved feedback processes • Built custom web solutions with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript • Provided ICT support and server maintenance services

EDUCATION

Presbyterian University of East Africa

2009-05 - 2014-11

Diploma in Computer Science in Web Design, Development & Programming