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Gregory Docherty

Senior/Lead Digital Product Designer

Can work in or around London

  • 51.509648
  • -0.099076
  • Suggested rate €726 / day
  • Experience 7+ years
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Location and workplace preferences

Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Can work onsite in your office in
  • around London and 50km

Preferences

Project length
  • ≤ 1 week
  • ≤ 1 month
  • Between 1-3 months
  • Between 3-6 months
  • ≥ 6 months
Company size
  • 2-10 people
  • 11 - 49 people
  • 50 - 249 people
  • 250 - 999 people
  • 1000 - 4999 people
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Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Categories

Skills (35)

Gregory in a few words

I am a skilled designer with a passion for technology, psychology, aesthetics, and collaboration. I excel at uncovering customer insights and leading design and research efforts to find creative solutions that address customer needs and support business strategy. I am comfortable working in ambiguous situations and am able to drive initiatives forward, foster a supportive culture, and offer mentorship and coaching to junior team members. I have a decade of experience working on client projects across various industries and domains, including native apps and web, and am skilled in creating intuitive, user-centered designs. I have worked in fast-paced agency environments and client side roles in cross-functional squads, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers. I am always eager to take on new challenges and contribute my expertise to the team.

Portfolio

Experience

Lyst

E-commerce

Principal Product Designer

London, UK

September 2020 - January 2023 (2 years and 3 months)

Lyst are now the largest global fashion search platform that lets you search thousands of online fashion stores at once, bringing together 10 million products from 21,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers in one place. As a Principal Product Designer at Lyst, I have played a key role in creating high-quality, end-to-end experiences for over 200 million fashion lovers across Lyst's digital platforms, including native apps and web products. One of my major accomplishments was leading the redesign of two major Home projects, which resulted in a 40% increase in engagement for fashion discovery, far surpassing our original goal of a 20% increase. I also led the redesign of multi-device membership registration projects to help achieve a member-first experience, and implemented a ways of working process for design tooling to improve communication and collaboration between design and engineering teams. In addition to driving design innovation, I have also mentored other designers to help them improve their skills and advance their careers. As a Principal Product Designer, I am responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product design at the company, and I am committed to delivering an exceptional user experience for our fashion-loving customers.
Figma User Experience Design User Interface Design Product design Wireframing Interaction Design Storytelling Design Strategy User Testing Usability Testing User Research Webdesign Mentoring Design Systems App Design Native Apps End-to-end Design iOS Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects Framer Android

Cohaesus

Tech

User Experience Designer

London, UK

February 2017 - September 2020 (3 years and 7 months)

At Cohaesus, we specialise in architecting, building, and improving digital products and services for forward-thinking clients across a wide range of industries and domains, including agriculture, health, utilities, sports, government, finance, charity, and more. As a UX designer, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and collaborate with talented developers to deliver high-quality products. I dedicated myself to go above and beyond for our clients, in all aspects of a project to ensure that the end result meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. User research is a crucial part of my design process, and I make sure to advocate for it on every project to ensure that the user's voice is heard and reflected in the final experience. I have had the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team of designers at Cohaesus, and I have learned a lot from them and grown as a designer as a result.
Sketch User Experience Design Information Architecture User journeys Customer Journey iOS E-commerce User Interface Design User Testing User Research Customer experience mapping Webdesign Ideation Agency Not-for-profit Android Native apps Finance sector Workshops Usability testing Government Innovation Process facilitation Chatbot

Loopdynamic Ltd

Human Resources

Digital Designer & Consultant

London, UK

December 2015 - January 2017 (1 year and 1 month)

As a designer at Loopdynamic, I have played a vital role in improving the user experience for the company's recruitment software products. My responsibilities have included creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for new features and functionality, as well as redesigning existing elements of the software to make it more intuitive and user-friendly. In this role, I have had the opportunity to work closely with a team of off-site engineers to ensure that the software meets the needs of the recruiters using it within the company. I have also been responsible for conducting user research and testing to gather insights and feedback on the software, and using this information to inform my design decisions. Overall, my work at Loopdynamic has allowed me to use my creative problem solving skills and attention to detail to help create recruitment software that is intuitive, user-friendly, and effective at helping clients find and hire the best candidates.

Sugar Hut Village

Hospitality

Digital Designer & Supervisor

Essex, UK

May 2014 - December 2015 (1 year and 7 months)

Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

Naspers Limited

Junior Graphic Designer at Africa Internet Accelerator

Cape Town, South Africa

May 2013 - March 2014 (10 months)

Style36, South Africa's ultimate online shopping and style destination! Style36, are dedicated to providing our members with a convenient, hassle-free, and luxurious shopping experience. We work tirelessly to curate the finest brands, designers, and products for our members, and we strive to create an online shopping experience that is unparalleled in terms of quality and style. As a graphic designer at Style36, I have had the opportunity to create visual assets for the ecommerce platform, email and marketing campaigns, as well as print collateral. My role involved using my creativity and attention to detail to create designs that are visually appealing, on-brand, and effective at promoting our products and services. Whether I am working on a website banner, an email campaign, or a print ad, I am always looking for ways to elevate the Style36 brand and deliver a top-notch shopping experience to our members.

My Cyberwall

Graphic Designer

Johannesburg, South Africa

December 2011 - September 2012 (9 months)

As a junior graphic designer at My Cyberwall, I have had the opportunity to be a part of an innovative e-learning platform that is dedicated to providing interactive, CAPS-aligned content for educators and learners in grades 4 to 7. Our platform is designed to make learning more engaging and interactive, and we offer a wide range of resources and activities that are tailored to the needs of our users. In my role, I have had the opportunity to create a variety of digital assets, including website graphics, presentation materials, print materials, and social media content. I am passionate about using my skills and creativity to help My Cyberwall deliver a high-quality learning experience to our users, and I am always looking for ways to improve and grow as a designer.

Education

  • Communications Design, Digital Design

    Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Arts

    2013

    Friends of Design – Academy of Digital Arts was founded 2006 and has enjoyed much success as one of Cape Town’s leading digital training institutions.

    Friends of Design, pride themselves on being committed to exceptionally high training standards in all arenas. F.o.D are committed to training quality, having enjoyed, maintained national and international industry accreditations since the outset.

  • Matric

    Rondebosch Boys' High School

    2009

    RBHS is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious schools. The school is steeped in tradition with an environment that represents excellence through pride and passion with a legacy rich in tradition, yet progressive and proactive in its approach. The school strives to provide a nurturing environment where all can develop to their fullest potential and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of education.