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My adaptability, stemming from a background in Business Administration, enables me to align research, design, and development seamlessly across diverse industries.

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Amity University - Noida Campus

Experience

Senior Product Designer, Al Jazeera Media Network, Doha-Qatar, June 2024 — Present

  • Leading the design team for the Al Jazeera 360 project, aimed at enhancing documentary viewership in the MENA region.

  • Led the initiative on user research and usability testing, providing critical insights that shaped the app’s design direction.

  • Developed interactive prototypes with Figma and supported the implementation of engaging UX alternatives, ensuring a dynamic user experience.

  • Engaged in weekly design critiques, both giving and receiving feedback, to iteratively refine and improve the app’s UX/UI design.

Product Designer, Al Jazeera Media Network, Doha-Qatar, July 2022 — June 2024

  • Lead designer for a number of Al Jazeera's products:

  • Built a platform for Al Jazeera's audio users

  • Lead redesign efforts for an internal project, including visual design, interaction design, and prototyping.

  • Coached team members on topics such as design governance, accessibility, and implementation of design tokens etc.

  • Coordinated efforts with a diverse and geographically dispersed team of product managers, engineers, editors, and stakeholders for strategy, ideation, design implementations, and testing.

Product Design Consultant, Think ABM, London-UK, March 2021 — April 2023

  • Collaborated with executives to lead design for the core brand & product experience and redesigned all major parts of the website & product including the logo, marketing materials, website & SalesNitro™

Creative Head, Culmen Creative Concepts, Lucknow-India, July 2016 — October 2022

  • A free agent collaborating with agencies, startups, and independents. Clients include: InstantHedge, Taqtile, WoundPros & many more.

Skills

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Webflow.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and craft modern world UI.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Projects

  • Graduation Project: Collaborative Learning App Design
    Designed a mobile app to revolutionize educational ecosystems, enhancing interactive learning and peer collaboration. Focused on user research, ideation, and iterative design to create a user-friendly interface for mobile platforms.

  • Redesign Project: Fitness Tracker App Revamp
    Led a UX/UI overhaul for a popular fitness tracker app, aimed at boosting user engagement and clarity. Conducted usability audits, developed a redesign strategy, and implemented user feedback to significantly improve the app's interface and functionality.

  • Internship Project: Social Dining App Design
    Created a mobile app design that connects food enthusiasts through shared dining experiences. Managed market research, conceptual design, and prototyping, culminating in a user-tested and refined app interface that promotes social connectivity and culinary exploration.

Personal qualities

  • Creative and innovative thinker with a keen eye for aesthetics.

  • Strong communicator, capable of effectively articulating design concepts.

  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

  • Passionate about staying current with technology and design trends.

Interests

  • Writing, particularly blogs on politics, personal development and retrospection.

  • Staying abreast of the latest trends in design.

  • Reading, especially classic literature and epic sagas.

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Copyright 2025 by Zoha Umar

Copyright 2025 by Zoha Umar

Copyright 2025 by Zoha Umar