Firas Faraj

UI/UX Designer at Aklna Trade Co.

Gaza, Palestine

Aklna Trade Co.

Sep 2022 - Present -1 yr, 11 months

Saudi Arabia

Job Details:Collaborated closely with developers to enhance product performance and ensure seamless implementation of design solutions. Used modern research methods, including user interviews and data-driven analysis, to identify pain points and improve the app experience. Conducted iterative design processes informed by UX testing to continuously refine and elevate the user experience. Increased app user retention by 19% through targeted design enhancements and engagement strategies. Boosted app ratings by 0.4 points by optimizing usability and refining key user interface elements.

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 -4 months

United States

Job Details:Collaborated with programs officers to design multimedia suitable to each program's needs. Accelerated multimedia delivery, & resource gathering. Guided regional staff on best organization guideline practices. Explored best multimedia storage practices in the organization. Planned regularly for new ideas to publicate & grow programs, & increase their impact on the communities targeted by using multimedia.

University of Palestine

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 -9 months

Job Details:Provided instruction in human-computer interaction, data visualization, data structure, advanced database, & web development classes to undergraduate multimedia students, increasing student retention by 23%. Successfully completed an 8-month teaching assistant at a local university with a 93% job satisfaction rating.

AHD Tech

Mar 2020 - May 2020 -2 months

Job Details:Collaborated with developers to create & deliver high-quality products according to the client's requirements. Brainstormed with the CEO to come up with new features for each product. Played a key role in helping startups secure $250,000 in funding by designing compelling user experiences that improved usability, facilitated product-market fit, and contributed to successful incubation. Collaborated with the team leader to analyze each product's requirements, & prepare them to design. Designed user interfaces for multiple products, taking into account the criteria of UX such as ease of use, learnability, etc. & designed high-end UI.