Stephanie Slater
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Zarina Osman
What a fantastic Product Leader and UX Designer! Steph was my manager and Head of Product at Mirza up until recently. She is as excellent team leader who demonstrates an efficient and effective approach with a strong desire to see validated, great digital products come to life. Whether it’s designing early stage products, building out features or road-mapping for future builds, Steph always demonstrates high levels of integrity, empathy and engagement with the teams around her as well as user testers. Both a mentor and educator, Steph really is a fabulous leader from whom I’ve learnt so much over a short period of time.
Albrecht Kersten
Steph helped us redesign and modernize our online shop and was a pleasure to work with through the duration of the project. She is a very creative and passionate person who is able to understand and include emotions and brand messages well into her designs. Steph takes great pleasure in analyzing a problem thoroughly and strikes a great balance between making a feature look great, and backing it with user-centred thinking. She is a very quick worker, clear in her communication and highly flexible in solving customer needs.
Zarina Osman
What a fantastic Product Leader and UX Designer! Steph was my manager and Head of Product at Mirza up until recently. She is as excellent team leader who demonstrates an efficient and effective approach with a strong desire to see validated, great digital products come to life. Whether it’s designing early stage products, building out features or road-mapping for future builds, Steph always demonstrates high levels of integrity, empathy and engagement with the teams around her as well as user testers. Both a mentor and educator, Steph really is a fabulous leader from whom I’ve learnt so much over a short period of time.
Albrecht Kersten
Steph helped us redesign and modernize our online shop and was a pleasure to work with through the duration of the project. She is a very creative and passionate person who is able to understand and include emotions and brand messages well into her designs. Steph takes great pleasure in analyzing a problem thoroughly and strikes a great balance between making a feature look great, and backing it with user-centred thinking. She is a very quick worker, clear in her communication and highly flexible in solving customer needs.
Zarina Osman
What a fantastic Product Leader and UX Designer! Steph was my manager and Head of Product at Mirza up until recently. She is as excellent team leader who demonstrates an efficient and effective approach with a strong desire to see validated, great digital products come to life. Whether it’s designing early stage products, building out features or road-mapping for future builds, Steph always demonstrates high levels of integrity, empathy and engagement with the teams around her as well as user testers. Both a mentor and educator, Steph really is a fabulous leader from whom I’ve learnt so much over a short period of time.
Albrecht Kersten
Steph helped us redesign and modernize our online shop and was a pleasure to work with through the duration of the project. She is a very creative and passionate person who is able to understand and include emotions and brand messages well into her designs. Steph takes great pleasure in analyzing a problem thoroughly and strikes a great balance between making a feature look great, and backing it with user-centred thinking. She is a very quick worker, clear in her communication and highly flexible in solving customer needs.
Zarina Osman
What a fantastic Product Leader and UX Designer! Steph was my manager and Head of Product at Mirza up until recently. She is as excellent team leader who demonstrates an efficient and effective approach with a strong desire to see validated, great digital products come to life. Whether it’s designing early stage products, building out features or road-mapping for future builds, Steph always demonstrates high levels of integrity, empathy and engagement with the teams around her as well as user testers. Both a mentor and educator, Steph really is a fabulous leader from whom I’ve learnt so much over a short period of time.
Albrecht Kersten
Steph helped us redesign and modernize our online shop and was a pleasure to work with through the duration of the project. She is a very creative and passionate person who is able to understand and include emotions and brand messages well into her designs. Steph takes great pleasure in analyzing a problem thoroughly and strikes a great balance between making a feature look great, and backing it with user-centred thinking. She is a very quick worker, clear in her communication and highly flexible in solving customer needs.
Experience
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Basejam
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-founder & CEO
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Sep 2022 - Present
Basejam is a platform for finding and booking unique venues for your company retreat or offsite. Think of us as the Airbnb for company retreats 🏠 Using our venue search, companies can search our curated collection of properties and filter by capacity, sleeping arrangements and venue amenities, saving countless hours in contacting each venue individually. Our wider mission is to make it easier for companies to plan retreats that prioritise company culture and employee well-being 💜 Basejam is a platform for finding and booking unique venues for your company retreat or offsite. Think of us as the Airbnb for company retreats 🏠 Using our venue search, companies can search our curated collection of properties and filter by capacity, sleeping arrangements and venue amenities, saving countless hours in contacting each venue individually. Our wider mission is to make it easier for companies to plan retreats that prioritise company culture and employee well-being 💜
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Reuser Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Consultant
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Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
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Cogo
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New Zealand
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Design & Research
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Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
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Mirza
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
Mirza is a fintech startup on a mission to close the gender pay gap. Our beta is a B2C financial planning tool, and our roadmap leads to a B2B2C financial product and employee benefit. • Defining product vision; connecting the dots between user needs and business requirements • Pioneering user-centric practices; customer discovery, user testing sessions, reviewing analytics • Implementation of research-backed designs and design systems • Product management; ownership of Jira and… Show more Mirza is a fintech startup on a mission to close the gender pay gap. Our beta is a B2C financial planning tool, and our roadmap leads to a B2B2C financial product and employee benefit. • Defining product vision; connecting the dots between user needs and business requirements • Pioneering user-centric practices; customer discovery, user testing sessions, reviewing analytics • Implementation of research-backed designs and design systems • Product management; ownership of Jira and backlog, sprint planning, roadmapping • People management; leading a team of product/UX designers and software engineers • Management of the brand look and feel, including a rebrand Show less Mirza is a fintech startup on a mission to close the gender pay gap. Our beta is a B2C financial planning tool, and our roadmap leads to a B2B2C financial product and employee benefit. • Defining product vision; connecting the dots between user needs and business requirements • Pioneering user-centric practices; customer discovery, user testing sessions, reviewing analytics • Implementation of research-backed designs and design systems • Product management; ownership of Jira and… Show more Mirza is a fintech startup on a mission to close the gender pay gap. Our beta is a B2C financial planning tool, and our roadmap leads to a B2B2C financial product and employee benefit. • Defining product vision; connecting the dots between user needs and business requirements • Pioneering user-centric practices; customer discovery, user testing sessions, reviewing analytics • Implementation of research-backed designs and design systems • Product management; ownership of Jira and backlog, sprint planning, roadmapping • People management; leading a team of product/UX designers and software engineers • Management of the brand look and feel, including a rebrand Show less
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Greenpixie
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United Kingdom
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Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product & Design Consultant
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Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
Greenpixie is a climate-tech startup on a mission to measure and reduce the emissions of companies’ digital operations. I led the company branding, website UX/UI design and product user research. Greenpixie is a climate-tech startup on a mission to measure and reduce the emissions of companies’ digital operations. I led the company branding, website UX/UI design and product user research.
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MadeBySphere
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Advertising Services
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Creative Director
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Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
Co-founder and Creative Director of a creative web agency, based in Hackney, London. Co-founder and Creative Director of a creative web agency, based in Hackney, London.
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Hollabox
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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Head of User Experience
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2020
Hollabox is the world’s first video review platform, using user-generated content to allow a transparent look inside some of the best hospitality venues and social experiences in London and all over the world. Our social platform generates quality, experiential video on a B2C side, and allows businesses to use the content and data as part of our B2B model. I lead the UX team and the product lifecycle, from research to UI design, with a strong focus on process, lean user research… Show more Hollabox is the world’s first video review platform, using user-generated content to allow a transparent look inside some of the best hospitality venues and social experiences in London and all over the world. Our social platform generates quality, experiential video on a B2C side, and allows businesses to use the content and data as part of our B2B model. I lead the UX team and the product lifecycle, from research to UI design, with a strong focus on process, lean user research and user testing. Show less Hollabox is the world’s first video review platform, using user-generated content to allow a transparent look inside some of the best hospitality venues and social experiences in London and all over the world. Our social platform generates quality, experiential video on a B2C side, and allows businesses to use the content and data as part of our B2B model. I lead the UX team and the product lifecycle, from research to UI design, with a strong focus on process, lean user research… Show more Hollabox is the world’s first video review platform, using user-generated content to allow a transparent look inside some of the best hospitality venues and social experiences in London and all over the world. Our social platform generates quality, experiential video on a B2C side, and allows businesses to use the content and data as part of our B2B model. I lead the UX team and the product lifecycle, from research to UI design, with a strong focus on process, lean user research and user testing. Show less
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inCase
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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UX/UI Designer
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
inCase is an innovative mobile app for law firms. It allows clients to receive updates on their case, view progress, send photos, and sign documents. I cultivated a user-centred approach to the design of apps for firms including JMW, RMNJ and Allchurch. Working closely alongside the development team, I developed and maintained re-usable design wireframes for client demos. inCase is an innovative mobile app for law firms. It allows clients to receive updates on their case, view progress, send photos, and sign documents. I cultivated a user-centred approach to the design of apps for firms including JMW, RMNJ and Allchurch. Working closely alongside the development team, I developed and maintained re-usable design wireframes for client demos.
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Human Appeal
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Visual Designer
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
12 month contract as a visual designer for Human Appeal, an international development and relief charity. Created artwork and graphics for web and print, including; annual reports, data visualisation, social media graphics, event branding, brochures and web banners. 12 month contract as a visual designer for Human Appeal, an international development and relief charity. Created artwork and graphics for web and print, including; annual reports, data visualisation, social media graphics, event branding, brochures and web banners.
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NHS Digital
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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UX/UI Designer
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked closely with academics at the NHS to design a series of gamified digital forms for research trials. Worked closely with academics at the NHS to design a series of gamified digital forms for research trials.
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MDSG
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Contract designer for MDSG, an agency specialising design and creative marketing for the tourism industry. Worked on digital campaigns for tourism boards such as ‘Visit Bahrain’, ‘Travel Texas’ and ‘Visit Peru’, producing; web banners, online brochures, posters, MPU design and social media graphics. Contract designer for MDSG, an agency specialising design and creative marketing for the tourism industry. Worked on digital campaigns for tourism boards such as ‘Visit Bahrain’, ‘Travel Texas’ and ‘Visit Peru’, producing; web banners, online brochures, posters, MPU design and social media graphics.
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Buffalo 7
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United Kingdom
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
Designer for the UK’s leading presentation design agency, where my role as a creative was to turn plain decks into innovative presentations. Worked with established clients such as Primark, Marriott International, NCS and OpenMarket on large scale, fast paced briefs. Experience gained; working with animation, consideration of user journeys and interpreting and adhering to a client’s brand guidelines. Designer for the UK’s leading presentation design agency, where my role as a creative was to turn plain decks into innovative presentations. Worked with established clients such as Primark, Marriott International, NCS and OpenMarket on large scale, fast paced briefs. Experience gained; working with animation, consideration of user journeys and interpreting and adhering to a client’s brand guidelines.
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
My time with the BBC gave me a real view into the world of radio broadcasting, specifically within the fast paced environment of the news room. Over the course of my work experience I was given the task of: • Conducting interviews with the public for broadcast • Editing and publishing audio clips ready for air through ENPS • Accompanying reporters to police and council interviews • Assisting in the organisation of the running order for live news bulletins • Contributing to… Show more My time with the BBC gave me a real view into the world of radio broadcasting, specifically within the fast paced environment of the news room. Over the course of my work experience I was given the task of: • Conducting interviews with the public for broadcast • Editing and publishing audio clips ready for air through ENPS • Accompanying reporters to police and council interviews • Assisting in the organisation of the running order for live news bulletins • Contributing to creative and directive meetings Show less My time with the BBC gave me a real view into the world of radio broadcasting, specifically within the fast paced environment of the news room. Over the course of my work experience I was given the task of: • Conducting interviews with the public for broadcast • Editing and publishing audio clips ready for air through ENPS • Accompanying reporters to police and council interviews • Assisting in the organisation of the running order for live news bulletins • Contributing to… Show more My time with the BBC gave me a real view into the world of radio broadcasting, specifically within the fast paced environment of the news room. Over the course of my work experience I was given the task of: • Conducting interviews with the public for broadcast • Editing and publishing audio clips ready for air through ENPS • Accompanying reporters to police and council interviews • Assisting in the organisation of the running order for live news bulletins • Contributing to creative and directive meetings Show less
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Sheffield Students' Union
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Careers Service Brand Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
My role involved the promotion of the university's careers service and its events. It was my responsibility to represent the service in a positive way, interact with both students and employers, and perform other marketing duties to promote the brand. My role involved the promotion of the university's careers service and its events. It was my responsibility to represent the service in a positive way, interact with both students and employers, and perform other marketing duties to promote the brand.
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Enactus
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Deputy project leader for the 'Homemade' project, which involved working with beneficiaries of local homeless shelters to produce and sell homemade jam to shops in Sheffield. My role included: • Liaising with the directors of the homeless shelters • Collaborating the homeless beneficiaries • Promoting both the homeless charities and the sale of our jam product Deputy project leader for the 'Homemade' project, which involved working with beneficiaries of local homeless shelters to produce and sell homemade jam to shops in Sheffield. My role included: • Liaising with the directors of the homeless shelters • Collaborating the homeless beneficiaries • Promoting both the homeless charities and the sale of our jam product
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Education
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The University of Sheffield
Bachelor’s Degree, 2:1, French Studies -
University of the Arts London
Creative Direction (Short Course), Central Saint Martins -
Bloc
User Experience and Web Development Programme -
The Interaction Design Foundation
User Experience & User Interface Design -
Shillington Education
Graphic Design -
Aix-Marseille Université
Year Abroad