I believe in the power of good design in driving positive change. I get excited by new and emerging technologies and thrive in the fast-paced environment of established startups and scaleups.

Libby Gardiner

PRO

I believe in the power of good design in driving positive change. I get excited by new and emerging technologies and thrive in the fast-paced environment of established startups and scaleups.

Available to hire

I believe in the power of good design in driving positive change.

I get excited by new and emerging technologies and thrive in the fast-paced environment of established startups and scaleups.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer at Brighte
October 1, 2023 - Present
Ongoing product design work across growth and product teams; shaping design system and mentoring; leading end-to-end UI/UX tasks.
Senior UI Designer at WooliesX
November 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Led UI design across growth initiatives and checkout experiences; collaborated with growth and vendor teams; contributed to the design system and prioritised user-focused outcomes.
Senior Product Designer at Brighte
February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Delivered projects across growth team and vendor app team from discovery through to delivery of UI for growth experiments and feature releases; contributed patterns to mobile and web design systems.
Lead Instructor, UX at General Assembly
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
As a lead instructor, prepared and delivered lecture material, facilitated class discussions and activities, marked homework and provided feedback on projects.
Lead Instructor UX (Part Time) at General Assembly
September 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Prepared and delivered lecture material, facilitated class discussions and activities, marked homework and provided feedback on projects.
Lead Instructor UX at General Assembly
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Prepared and delivered lecture material, facilitated class discussions and activities, marked homework and provided feedback on projects.
Senior Product Designer at Service NSW
May 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Delivered projects across RMS (Roads and Maritime) web transactions from research and discovery through to delivery of UI; contributed patterns to the in-house design system.
Product Designer at USTWO Agency
February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Conceptualised and delivered designs for Cochlear Copilot app; contributed to the Cochlear Copilot design system; alignment across all Cochlear app design systems; ran usability testing, user interviews and concept testing for Cochlear and Amex.
Senior Product Designer at Brighte
February 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Delivered projects across growth and vendor app teams from discovery through to UI delivery for growth experiments and feature releases; contributed patterns to the in-house design system; mentored university students as part of the partnership program.
Visual Designer at CommBank
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2021
Contributed to the development of CommBank’s in-house design system; participated in design system governance; supported inclusive usability testing and accessibility improvements.
Visual Designer at Commonwealth Bank
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2021
Conceptualised and delivered user interface designs across NetBank and the CommBank app platforms; contributed to the in-house design system and team ceremonies.

Education

Certificate IV in Graphic Design at University of Sydney
January 1, 2016 - June 14, 2026
Certificate IV in Graphic Design at Shillington College
January 1, 2016 - June 25, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Media Practice at University of Sydney
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Certificate IV in Graphic Design at University of Sydney
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Master of Media Practice
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Certificate IV in Graphic Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Master of Media Practice
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
Certificate IV in Graphic Design
January 1, 2016 - June 14, 2026
Certificate IV in Graphic Design
January 1, 2016 - June 25, 2026
Bachelor of Arts; Master of Media Practice
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Certificate IV in Graphic Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Government, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment