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Solutions designer focused on delivering thoughtful products that meet client needs while implementing collaborative, efficient development processes. Bridges the gap between clients and delivery teams through strong working relationships and outcome-driven communication. Brings broad front-end development and UX design experience to lead functional design across the stack, champion UX and accessibility, and improve developer efficiency via systemic change (including component libraries). Also delivers high-fidelity interactive proofs-of-concept and acts as a go-to product demonstrator for sales pitches, training, and internal knowledge sharing.…Solutions designer focused on delivering thoughtful products that meet client needs while implementing collaborative, efficient development processes. Bridges the gap between clients and delivery teams through strong working relationships and outcome-driven communication. Brings broad front-end development and UX design experience to lead functional design across the stack, champion UX and accessibility, and improve developer efficiency via systemic change (including component libraries). Also delivers high-fidelity interactive proofs-of-concept and acts as a go-to product demonstrator for sales pitches, training, and internal knowledge sharing.

David Maclean Rutherford

UX Designer, Product Designer, Front-End Developer, +3

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Solutions designer focused on delivering thoughtful products that meet client needs while implementing collaborative, efficient development processes. Bridges the gap between clients and delivery teams through strong working relationships and outcome-driven communication. Brings broad front-end development and UX design experience to lead functional design across the stack, champion UX and accessibility, and improve developer efficiency via systemic change (including component libraries). Also delivers high-fidelity interactive proofs-of-concept and acts as a go-to product demonstrator for sales pitches, training, and internal knowledge sharing.…Solutions designer focused on delivering thoughtful products that meet client needs while implementing collaborative, efficient development processes. Bridges the gap between clients and delivery teams through strong working relationships and outcome-driven communication. Brings broad front-end development and UX design experience to lead functional design across the stack, champion UX and accessibility, and improve developer efficiency via systemic change (including component libraries). Also delivers high-fidelity interactive proofs-of-concept and acts as a go-to product demonstrator for sales pitches, training, and internal knowledge sharing.

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Solutions designer focused on delivering thoughtful products that meet client needs while implementing collaborative, efficient development processes. Bridges the gap between clients and delivery teams through strong working relationships and outcome-driven communication.

Brings broad front-end development and UX design experience to lead functional design across the stack, champion UX and accessibility, and improve developer efficiency via systemic change (including component libraries). Also delivers high-fidelity interactive proofs-of-concept and acts as a go-to product demonstrator for sales pitches, training, and internal knowledge sharing.

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Principal Solutions Designer at Inspiretec

October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Led functional design across the stack while balancing conflicting stakeholder needs, improving developer efficiency and empowering clients. Championed UX and accessibility, supported developers through code review and QA handover feedback, and drove systemic change by moving the UI development process to a component library. Intervened to rehabilitate misaligned client relationships, earning repeated recognition from senior management. Delivered rapid high-fidelity interactive proofs-of-concept for short-deadline, high-value sales opportunities. Served as a go-to product demonstrator for client pitches, user-focused training, and internal knowledge sharing. Encouraged cross-team collaboration by building strong working relationships and developing thorough understanding of business processes.

Principal Solutions Designer at Inspiretec

October 1, 2023 - Present

Led functional design throughout the stack, balancing conflicting stakeholder needs to improve developer efficiency and user satisfaction. Championed UX and accessibility, supporting developers through code review, QA handover feedback, and show-and-tells; promoted systemic change by moving the platform to a component library for UI development. Intervened to rehabilitate misaligned client relationships where scope/expectations diverged, recognized by senior management for constructive effectiveness. Delivered rapid high-fidelity interactive proofs-of-concept to support short-deadline, high-value sales opportunities. Served as a go-to demonstrator for client pitches, user training, and internal knowledge sharing; fostered cross-team collaboration through strong relationships and thorough knowledge of business needs and processes.

Senior Solutions Designer at Inspiretec

January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Facilitated ongoing client relationships with distinctive business needs, recognized by a project lead for bringing clients’ requirements to life and enabling easier client conversations. Optimised UX for user journeys within rigid industry constraints. Collaborated on redesigning the platform UI to support clients working with larger booking group sizes. Promoted to Principal based on leadership and demonstrated effectiveness.

Senior Solutions Designer at Inspiretec

January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Facilitated ongoing client relationships with distinctive business needs, earning commendation from the project lead for bringing clients’ requirements to life and enabling easier client conversations. Optimised UX for user journeys within rigid industry constraints. Collaborated on redesigning the platform UI to support clients working with larger booking group sizes. Promoted to Principal based on demonstrated leadership and effectiveness.

UX Designer

January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Covered increased senior responsibilities during a manager’s maternity leave, including leading UX/UI design for a six-figure project that improved client efficiency. Worked with niche clients to understand and meet their specific business needs and guide adoption of new technologies. Co-founded and ran an informal staff skill-sharing meet-up to improve interpersonal relationships and teamwork efficiency.

Freelance web design & development

February 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Designed and developed custom sites for a range of client needs, including small business and personal sites, a music news and review site with an international readership, and a careers portal for an SME.

UX Designer

January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

During a manager’s maternity leave, took on senior responsibilities including leading UX/UI design for a six-figure project that improved client efficiency. Worked with clients in niche markets to understand and meet their specific business needs and guide adoption of new technologies. Co-founded and ran an informal staff skill-sharing meet-up to improve interpersonal relationships and teamwork efficiency.

Freelance web design & development

February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Designed and developed custom websites for diverse client needs, including small business and personal sites, a music news and review site with international readership, and a careers portal for an SME.