Maria Elena Galea

UX/UI and Product Designer
Malta, MT.

About

A highly accomplished UX/UI and Product Designer with over a decade of experience transforming complex ideas into intuitive, engaging digital experiences. Specializing in user-centered design methodologies, I excel at driving product innovation, building robust design systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact and enhance user satisfaction across diverse platforms.

Work

EC English
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Digital Designer

Malta, Malta

Summary

Leading digital design initiatives to enhance user experience and engagement across web and mobile platforms for an international education provider.

Highlights

Designed and implemented user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications, improving user engagement by an estimated 15% through iterative design and testing.

Collaborated with cross-functional product, development, and marketing teams to translate business requirements into intuitive design solutions, ensuring brand consistency.

Conducted user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather actionable insights, iterate on designs, and validate solutions for optimal performance.

Developed and maintained design systems and component libraries, streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency across all digital products.

Threis
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Senior UX/UI Designer

Malta, Malta

Summary

Spearheaded end-to-end UX/UI design processes for diverse digital products, driving innovation and elevating user experiences for a leading agency over 12 years.

Highlights

Led the design of multiple complex web and mobile applications from concept to launch, resulting in significant improvements in user satisfaction and retention for key clients.

Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment and elevating the overall design capability and output of the team.

Established and refined UX research methodologies, including user interviews, journey mapping, and persona development, to inform strategic design and product roadmaps.

Collaborated closely with product managers and engineers to define product vision, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality, scalable design solutions.

Deloitte Digital
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UX/UI Designer

Malta, Malta

Summary

Contributed to strategic digital transformation projects, delivering user-centered design solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients within a global consulting firm.

Highlights

Designed intuitive user interfaces and experiences for enterprise-level applications, enhancing client operational efficiency and user adoption by an estimated 20%.

Participated in client workshops and stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and present design concepts, ensuring alignment with critical business objectives.

Developed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using industry-standard tools, facilitating rapid iteration and feedback cycles for complex projects.

Collaborated within agile teams to integrate design solutions seamlessly into development sprints, contributing to on-time project delivery and client satisfaction.

Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia
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Intern

Venezia, Italy

Summary

Gained practical experience in a dynamic cultural institution, supporting visual communication and design initiatives for international art exhibitions.

Highlights

Assisted senior designers in preparing visual assets and presentations for major exhibitions, ensuring brand consistency and aesthetic quality across diverse mediums.

Contributed to the development of digital content for promotional materials, reaching a broad international audience and enhancing event visibility.

Researched and compiled design trends and visual references, supporting the creative team in concept development for upcoming installations.

Managed and organized digital design files and assets, improving team efficiency in content retrieval and project management for multiple concurrent projects.

Hangar
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Graphic Designer

Malta, Malta

Summary

Executed diverse graphic design projects, translating client requirements into compelling visual solutions for a creative agency.

Highlights

Designed engaging visual content for print and digital platforms, including branding materials, marketing collateral, and social media graphics.

Collaborated with clients and project managers to understand design briefs and deliver creative solutions that met strategic objectives and deadlines.

Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality output across all deliverables.

Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce professional-grade designs, contributing to enhanced brand visibility and client satisfaction.

Education

University of Leeds
Leeds, UK

Master of Arts

Digital and Interactive Design

University of Malta
Malta, Malta

Course

Design for Intent: A Design Process from Lead to Launch (10-week course)

University fo Malta
Malta, Malta

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Digital Arts

Publications

Designing for Humans

Published by

The Malta Independent

Summary

An article exploring principles and best practices for human-centered design, published in a national independent newspaper.

Allow Yourself To Get Lost

Published by

Think Magazine

Summary

A published piece in 'Think Magazine' discussing creative processes and the importance of exploration in design.

Skills

UX/UI Design

User Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona Development, Journey Mapping, Design Systems, Responsive Design, Mobile Design, Web Design.

Product Design

Product Strategy, Feature Prioritization, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, A/B Testing, Product Roadmapping.

Design Tools

Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Visual Communication

Visual Design, Branding, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Typography, Color Theory.

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Communication, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Mentorship.