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Laura Corcoran

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I'm a South African based UI/UX designer with 6 years e-commerce experience across multiple platforms including Shopify.

About

I’m a South African based UI/UX designer with 6 years e-commerce experience across multiple platforms including Shopify. I live at the intersection of problem solving and user-centered design to encange the shoppers experience.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined August 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 6 roles

Product Designer · Larine CompanyApr 2026 – Present · 8 mos

Designed, developed, and maintained a scalable component library across the Larine brand ecosystem. Collaborated with the CRO Manager to optimise storefront user experience and improve Average Order Value and conversion performance. Created user-focused solutions balancing brand identity, usability, and commercial objectives, while streamlining reusable UI systems and cross-functional workflows. Employment ended due to a corporate restructure that resulted in the closure of two full departments.

Freelance UI/UX Designer · EastSide co.Mar 2026 – Present · 9 mos

Led the end-to-end redesign of Shopify landing pages and complete store flows for The Covent Garden, Martel+Ram, and Oz Canopies. Conducted client onboarding sessions to understand user and stakeholder needs. Created and improved components to enhance store experiences, visual consistency, and alignment with company strategy.

UI/UX Designer · Div-Brands (Baerskin Tactical)Sep 2024 – Feb 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

Led end-to-end redesigns of landing pages, store flows, and checkout experiences. Contributed to increasing Average Order Value from $149 to $399, improving landing page checkout flows, increasing category visibility, and reducing cart abandonment to below 30% in the Build Your Baerskin flow. Applied data-driven UX strategies and A/B testing, conducted qualitative and quantitative research, collaborated with developers and stakeholders, and analysed performance metrics to guide ongoing optimisation.

UI/UX Designer · eCompleteMar 2020 – Dec 2024 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Graphic Designer · Pioneer FreightJan 2017 – Dec 2022 · 6 yrs
Junior Graphic Designer · Sherpa Brand and DesignJan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

Education

BA Graphic Design · Inscape Education Group2014

Certifications and awards

Google UX Design Certificate2023 – 2026
UI/UX Design Certificate2019 – 2026
HTML & CSS Certificate2019 – 2026

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