I'm Craig Aitken, a UI/UX designer with 8+ years of experience crafting clean, practical digital interfaces for client-led web projects. I focus on usability, performance, and visual clarity, with a strong background in Figma, responsive layouts, and component-based design. I thrive within established design systems and enjoy taking designs through to launch. I’ve delivered 60+ digital products, created reusable layout patterns and interface components, and collaborated closely with stakeholders and developers to refine UI decisions and carry features through to build. I'm currently based in Brisbane, Australia after relocating, and I bring a data-informed approach to sensing user engagement and ongoing performance improvements.…

Craig Aitken

I'm Craig Aitken, a UI/UX designer with 8+ years of experience crafting clean, practical digital interfaces for client-led web projects. I focus on usability, performance, and visual clarity, with a strong background in Figma, responsive layouts, and component-based design. I thrive within established design systems and enjoy taking designs through to launch. I’ve delivered 60+ digital products, created reusable layout patterns and interface components, and collaborated closely with stakeholders and developers to refine UI decisions and carry features through to build. I'm currently based in Brisbane, Australia after relocating, and I bring a data-informed approach to sensing user engagement and ongoing performance improvements.…

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I’m Craig Aitken, a UI/UX designer with 8+ years of experience crafting clean, practical digital interfaces for client-led web projects. I focus on usability, performance, and visual clarity, with a strong background in Figma, responsive layouts, and component-based design. I thrive within established design systems and enjoy taking designs through to launch.

I’ve delivered 60+ digital products, created reusable layout patterns and interface components, and collaborated closely with stakeholders and developers to refine UI decisions and carry features through to build. I’m currently based in Brisbane, Australia after relocating, and I bring a data-informed approach to sensing user engagement and ongoing performance improvements.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance UI/UX Designer at Self-employed
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designed high-fidelity UI screens and responsive layouts for client projects, focusing on clarity, usability, and visual consistency. Produced structured user flows and interface layouts aligned to existing brand and layout systems. Delivered projects end-to-end, designing and implementing interfaces directly within the build to ensure accuracy, performance, and maintainability.
UI/UX Designer at Freelance
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designed high-fidelity UI screens and responsive layouts for client projects, focusing on clarity, usability, and visual consistency. Produced structured user flows and interface layouts aligned to existing brand and layout systems. Delivered end-to-end projects, designing and implementing interfaces directly within the build to ensure accuracy, performance, and maintainability.
Inventory Controller at TetraTech
October 1, 2024 - Present
Took on a temporary operational role following relocation to Australia, leading planning and reporting workflows while preparing to return to UI/UX design.
Inventory Controller at Tetra Tech
October 1, 2024 - Present
Took on a temporary operational role following relocation to Australia, leading planning and reporting workflows while preparing to return to UI/UX design.
UI / UX Designer at Real Good Dental
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Designed high-fidelity interfaces and end-to-end user flows across 60+ digital products, working within established visual systems to ensure consistency and usability. Created reusable layout patterns and interface components to support consistent design across multiple projects. Collaborated with stakeholders and developers to refine UI decisions and carry features through to build. Reviewed user engagement data to sense-check design decisions and make ongoing improvements to interface performance.
UI /UX Designer at Real Good Dental
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Designed high-fidelity interfaces and end-to-end user flows across 60+ digital products, within established visual systems to ensure consistency and usability. Created reusable layout patterns and interface components to support consistency across multiple projects. Collaborated with stakeholders and developers to refine UI decisions and carry features through to build. Analyzed engagement data to validate design decisions and continually improve interface performance.
UI / UX Designer at CO2 Design
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Designed and prototyped responsive interfaces in Figma, translating concepts into clear, structured UI layouts. Worked within existing design systems and expanded them by introducing new reusable components where required. Supported developers through design handover, clarifying interactions and ensuring designs were practical to build.

Education

BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
HND Interactive Media: Web Development at City of Glasgow College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Development at University of the West of Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
HND Interactive Media: Web Development at City of Glasgow College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail