Syed R.
Freelance Graphics & UI/UX Designer
Compare at US rates $18,000/mo?
Notable Highlight
Delivered 90%+ client retention at SS through high-quality design work. Now freelancing with expertise across UI/UX, animation, and brand identity.
Experience Summary
Syed A. is a Graphics and UI/UX Designer with over 8 years of experience in animation, visual design, branding, and user-centric interface development. He worked across agency and freelance settings, serving clients in the technology sector and beyond, including a tenure as Design Lead at SS.
His portfolio spans marketing materials, website design, branding, and digital assets, including landing pages, banners, flyers, email templates, posters, branding documents, and social media creatives. He demonstrated consistency across digital channels in website and branding work.
Core strengths
- UI/UX design for websites and mobile applications
- Branding and visual identity development
- Marketing and promotional design assets
- User-centered creative thinking and brand alignment
- 2D/3D animation and motion design
Tools
- Figma
- Canva
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- Blender
- AI tools such as Claude and Lovable to support ideation and workflows
Track record
- 90%+ client retention rate
- 50% increase in brand visibility
- 35% improvement in design efficiency
Working style
He emphasized understanding the brand, audience, and intended use case before designing. He viewed strong brainstorming and brand alignment as central to producing effective creative work.
Key Achievements
Achieved a client retention rate exceeding 90% through consistent delivery of high-quality work and exceptional client satisfaction at SS. Increased brand visibility for clients by 50% by securing placements in top-tier media outlets, including Prime Designs. Delivered a 35% efficiency improvement and led multi-timezone teams as a freelance designer. Produced a diverse portfolio of UI/UX and animation projects, including a Figma prototype for a Trading Dashboard, showcased on Dribbble and Behance.
Skills
Work Experience
Freelance Graphics & UI/UX Designer
SE · 2018 - Present
- Spearhead the creation of visually compelling graphics, dynamic animations, and intuitive UI/UX designs, significantly enhancing user experience through innovative design principles.
- Develop comprehensive wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively visualize and communicate complex design concepts to stakeholders.
- Produce a wide array of visual content, including banners, flyers, brochures, and diverse marketing materials, meticulously tailored to client specifications to elevate brand engagement.
- Maintain a competitive edge by continuously learning and integrating cutting-edge design solutions and industry trends, ensuring delivery of modern and impactful designs.
Design Lead
SS · Florida · 2016 - 2018
- Managed key accounts within the technology sector, strategically aligning design initiatives with client branding and visual identity through effective planning and media relations.
- Collaborated with clients and internal teams to conceptualize and deliver innovative graphic designs and animations, effectively communicating brand identity and achieving project objectives.
- Designed and developed responsive and visually engaging websites and applications, applying core UI/UX principles to ensure optimal user experience and accessibility.
- Achieved a client retention rate exceeding 90% through consistent delivery of high-quality work and exceptional client satisfaction.
- Increased brand visibility for clients by 50% by securing placements in top-tier media outlets, including Prime Designs.