Roya Paydarfar
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Credentials
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Design Aesthetics for the Web
Lynda.comAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Web Design and Development
Lynda.comJul, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Designlab
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United States
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Design Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Design Mentor
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May 2022 - Present
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ClosedLoop
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Designer
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Zero (zerogrocery.com)
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Designer
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Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
As Zero’s sole full-time Product Designer, I utilized design thinking methods for and maintained ownership over a breadth of end-to-end projects, including: • Launching new features to increase AOVs • Improving all aspects of our customers’ shopping experience • Assisting in a second market expansion • Contributing to revenue goals and KPIs I worked on cross-functional teams and owned projects through research, design, implementation, development ticket creation, and quality assurance.
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Klari
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United States
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E-Learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & UX Researcher
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
Combined human-centered design and entrepreneurship to create Klari, a service that narrows the technology literacy gap. My role for Klari: • Conducted research, created UX/UI designs and service maps • Delegated and collaborated with the graphic designer and copy editor for guide and website design • Taught tech-learning to learners and trained new Klari coaches. • Closely collaborated with my research advisor to write and submit multiple papers discussing Klari’s user research and findings
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Scout
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Lead
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
Implemented agile methodologies to lead a team of designers and developers to create a successful brand voice, identity, and website for a medical device startup. As Project Lead, I: • Facilitated weekly client meetings and attended management meetings. • Delegated deliverables for each week’s sprint, re-assessed scope as needed. • Critiqued and contributed to all design and 3D rendering work. • Communicated with Scout’s directors, especially while transitioning to remote team collaboration due to the pandemic’s beginning.
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Ronik
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interaction Designer
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
Collaborated with managers on interaction and product design projects at all development points. Supported projects through: • Applying brand identities to wireframes • Creating LoFi and HiFi designs • Conceptualizing and animating motion graphics Transitioned between and maintained multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-heavy environment. Attended client meetings to discuss design feedback and project timelines. Collaborated with managers on interaction and product design projects at all development points. Supported projects through: • Applying brand identities to wireframes • Creating LoFi and HiFi designs • Conceptualizing and animating motion graphics Transitioned between and maintained multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-heavy environment. Attended client meetings to discuss design feedback and project timelines.
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Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Media Co-op
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
• Created visual assets to produce training videos and e-courses. • Translated operational layouts to graphics for marketing and presentations. • Led scripting and created an overview video for a new product release. • Created visual assets to produce training videos and e-courses. • Translated operational layouts to graphics for marketing and presentations. • Led scripting and created an overview video for a new product release.
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Saratech
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
Redesigned website for aesthetic quality, efficiency, and optimal SEO. Managed all social media accounts by scheduling, creating graphics, and writing posts about upcoming events and company updates. Created flyers and handouts for large events. Redesigned website for aesthetic quality, efficiency, and optimal SEO. Managed all social media accounts by scheduling, creating graphics, and writing posts about upcoming events and company updates. Created flyers and handouts for large events.
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The Leotard Boutique, LLC
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Graphic Artist
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Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
Created graphics for main website and social media. Communicated with the owner frequently to discuss images, inspiration, and feedback on recent work. Created graphics for main website and social media. Communicated with the owner frequently to discuss images, inspiration, and feedback on recent work.
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Education
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Northeastern University
Bachelor's degree, Interaction Design -
Hanover High School
High School Diploma