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Hi, I'm Melissa Ridgley, a Sydney-based UX/UI and product designer with a passion for creating scalable design systems and end-to-end product experiences across SaaS, web, desktop, and mobile. I collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders in Agile teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions. I love turning research into actionable design decisions, prototyping with Figma, and refining interactions to boost user engagement. I'm energized by building scalable systems and working with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products.…Hi, I'm Melissa Ridgley, a Sydney-based UX/UI and product designer with a passion for creating scalable design systems and end-to-end product experiences across SaaS, web, desktop, and mobile. I collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders in Agile teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions. I love turning research into actionable design decisions, prototyping with Figma, and refining interactions to boost user engagement. I'm energized by building scalable systems and working with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products.

Melissa Ridgley

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer

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Hi, I'm Melissa Ridgley, a Sydney-based UX/UI and product designer with a passion for creating scalable design systems and end-to-end product experiences across SaaS, web, desktop, and mobile. I collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders in Agile teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions. I love turning research into actionable design decisions, prototyping with Figma, and refining interactions to boost user engagement. I'm energized by building scalable systems and working with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products.…Hi, I'm Melissa Ridgley, a Sydney-based UX/UI and product designer with a passion for creating scalable design systems and end-to-end product experiences across SaaS, web, desktop, and mobile. I collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders in Agile teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions. I love turning research into actionable design decisions, prototyping with Figma, and refining interactions to boost user engagement. I'm energized by building scalable systems and working with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Melissa Ridgley, a Sydney-based UX/UI and product designer with a passion for creating scalable design systems and end-to-end product experiences across SaaS, web, desktop, and mobile. I collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders in Agile teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions. I love turning research into actionable design decisions, prototyping with Figma, and refining interactions to boost user engagement. I’m energized by building scalable systems and working with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products.

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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at LEAP Dev

October 2, 2021 - Present

End-to-end UX/UI design across web, desktop and mobile from discovery and research through final UI handoff. Own and maintain design systems across multiple LEAP products, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment across platforms (iOS, Android, responsive web, desktop). Conduct user research, stakeholder workshops, and competitive analysis to define problem spaces and inform product direction. Design user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity UI, and interactive prototypes in Figma for complex SaaS workflows. Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers in Agile teams to deliver and iterate on features across the product suite.

UX/UI Designer at LEAP Brands

June 1, 2020 - Present

End-to-end UX/UI design across web, desktop and mobile for internal SaaS tools used across the agency. Partner directly with founders and developers to define requirements, clarify problem spaces, and translate business needs into product solutions. Conduct user research, usability testing, and workflow analysis to validate design decisions and improve product usability. Create wireframes, high-fidelity UI, and clickable prototypes in Figma to test and refine concepts before development. Collaborate with developers using React and Tailwind CSS to ensure accurate implementation of designs.

Marketing & UX/UI Designer at How Design Live

March 1, 2015 - Present

Managed multi-channel marketing campaigns driving attendee registrations for a major international design conference. Coordinated across design, development, and marketing teams to deliver digital and print assets. Created content across blogs, case studies, webinars, and other digital assets to support lead generation and product engagement. Managed website content, SEO, social media, and marketing automation workflows. Analyzed performance data using Google Analytics and CRM tools to improve campaign effectiveness. Built inbound marketing campaigns and assets across digital platforms.