Stéphane M.

UX Designer

Interaction Designer - (interface & using)
1/1/2012 - 12/1/2012

Developed expertise in enhancing user experience across multiple screens, focusing on delivering a playful, easy, and enjoyable interface. Conducted in-depth usage analysis to inform the creation of detailed specifications. Proficient in user-centered design principles and techniques. Applied analytical skills to assess user behavior, translating findings into actionable design improvements.

UX Architect
1/1/2014 - 12/1/2017

Specialized in ensuring optimal user experience across various digital products, including interactive installations, tactile screens, tables, and applications. Conducted extensive user tests and interviews to gather feedback, resulting in significant quality improvements. Applied a user-centric approach to create coherent and engaging event experiences. Leveraged insights from attendees' behaviors to refine and enhance usability. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing UX design frameworks and tools to deliver relevant and enjoyable user experiences aligned with contexts, expectations, and knowledge levels.

User Experience Designer
1/1/2013 - 12/1/2014

Worked on various aspects of the digital product building process, encompassing user research through interviews, focus groups, and creativity workshops, to final delivery including UI design and visual production. Defined, improved, and validated user experiences using tools such as service blueprints, user journeys, wireframes, and screen flows. Gained proficiency in conducting comprehensive user research and implementing design methodologies to enhance and streamline user interactions, contributing to the overall effectiveness and user satisfaction of digital products.

Design Lead / Innovation Mentor
1/1/2021 - Present

Served as Lead Designer and Innovation Mentor, guiding teams in transforming innovative ideas into tangible projects. Demonstrated expertise in Design Thinking and User Experience (UX) consulting, focusing on both digital and physical interactions. Managed and mentored design and development teams, ensuring optimal collaboration and understanding of project requirements. Utilized planning tools and blueprints to strategize and map out user interactions to achieve human-centric design solutions. Emphasized sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Production Director & UX
1/1/2020 - 12/1/2021

Held the position of Production Director, overseeing all Product Strategists and designers, ensuring optimal setup of tools/methods, and maintaining efficient timelines and workload distribution. As a UX Strategist, focused on coherence and comprehensive user understanding of digital services. Conducted UX Quality Assurance across all team projects, ensuring top-quality delivery. Specialized in conceptualizing global experiences, creating user journeys, producing wireframes, and developing prototypes to guide client decisions. Collaborated closely with technical teams to align product development with user-centric design.

Product Designer | UX Strategist
1/1/2017 - 12/1/2020

In the role of UX Strategist, maintained coherence and ensured deep understanding of user needs for digital services across various platforms including desktop applications and mobile. Focused on the global user experience by creating user journeys, producing wireframes, and developing prototypes to aid clients in making informed decisions. Extensive collaboration with development teams was a key component, along with managing interactions with clients and internal team members.

Lead Designer
1/1/2016 - 12/1/2017

Enhanced expertise in service research and design while undertaking various volunteering projects. Key accomplishments include developing and implementing user-centered research methodologies, utilizing tools such as personas, journey mapping, and wireframing to create impactful service experiences. Demonstrated proficiency in design thinking frameworks to drive innovation and problem-solving. Adept at using design software, including Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma, to produce high-fidelity prototypes and mockups. Leveraged user feedback and usability testing to iteratively improve designs. Gained experience in collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Interaction Designer (UX & UI)
1/1/2011 - 12/1/2012

Contributed to the development of a social application tailored for Android tablets, refining expertise in Java and Kotlin. Leveraged Android SDK and implemented Material Design principles to enhance user experience and UI consistency. Utilized RESTful APIs to integrate backend services, ensuring smooth data exchange and enhancing real-time interactions. Demonstrated proficiency in using Android Studio for coding, debugging, and application performance optimization. Employed Firebase for authentication, database, and cloud messaging functionalities, streamlining user management and enhancing app communication capabilities. Incorporated third-party libraries like Retrofit for efficient network calls and Glide for image loading. Ensured rigorous testing using JUnit and Mockito frameworks to maintain stability and ensure an error-free user experience. Conducted version control and collaborative coding via Git, adhering to best practices for maintainable and scalable codebases.

Interactive / Interface Designer (UX / UI Design)
1/1/2009 - 12/1/2009

Designed and navigated interfaces for educational software tailored to 6th grade and high school students. Enhanced user experience through intuitive interface designs that cater to different educational levels, ensuring age-appropriate accessibility and engagement. Focused on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles to create visually appealing and easy-to-navigate platforms. Utilized Adobe XD and Sketch for wireframing and prototyping, conducting user testing to iterate and refine interface elements. Integrated feedback from educators and students to optimize usability and functionality. Developed proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to implement responsive design features, ensuring smooth operation across various devices and screen sizes. Coordinated with developers to translate design concepts into functional software, maintaining consistency in branding and user flow across multiple educational products.

Master at Nantes Atlantique School of Design
2007 - 2012

Design at University of Lapland
2010 - 2011