Canada

Graphic Design

UX Design

UI/ Visual Design

Branding and Identity Design

Product Design

Interaction Design

Certificate

Amir Behbahani

Digital Designer

Resume

Portfolio

Typography

Social media marketing

Product strategy

Prototyping

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Critical-thinking

Empathy

Team player

Organisation skills

Customer service

Leadership

Analytical skills

Accessibility

Branding

Video editing

Product roadmap

Webflow

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Axure

Balsamiq

Figma

HTML

Jira

Adobe Creative Suite

Confluence

Sketch

Framer

WordPress

Notion

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Making remote and globally distributed teams work for you and your needs.

Working remotely

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Dealing with imposter syndrome

Understanding factors that lead to a motivated team - recognition, communication and more.

Keeping team members motivated

How to create a positive workplace culture that drives collaboration and productivity?

Fostering a good team culture

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Building an effective team

How to determine what is a good balance of skill sets for your organization's needs

Building balanced teams

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

Getting the most out of my internship

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to successfully prepare and position yourself for a job promotion?

How to get promoted

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Design career path

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review

Talk to people who've broken into the tech industry and learn their stories.

Breaking into tech

How to define and execute a successful launch and managing stakeholders expectations. (eg. MVP)

Launching new products or features

Methods of prototyping and solution validation. When to use which kind of prototype (eg. Webflow, Notion, etc)

Prototyping methods and tips

Identify and define potential product problems and generating possible solutions.

Identifying problems vs solutions

Tips on how to work and collaborate with designers.

Working with designers

How to work with team members with different skill sets but towards a common goal?

Working cross-functionally

Methods and models of exploring, deciding and delivering design.

Building a design process

Managing being the only designer at your company and working with non-designers.

Being the only designer

Explore different generative and evaluative research techniques. User research synthesis and presentation.

Conducting good user research

Ways and resources to improve your design skills.

Improving design skills

Navigating the working relationship with PM's and engineers as a designer.

Working with product and engineering

Ways to provide constructive feedback to team members.

Giving effective feedback

How to define an ambitious product vision and how to best communicate it to stakeholders?

Creating a product vision

Best practices for documenting projects, epics, and stories

Writing product requirement documents

- Delivered fast, high-quality web and mobile content with a focus on user-centered design and accessibility.
- Performed QA for visual assets across the website to ensure accuracy and compliance with brand standards.
- Leveraged AI tools, including Adobe Firefly, to streamline design processes and boost efficiency.
Designed and maintained scalable design systems to improve consistency across digital platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including data analytics, business teams, and developers, to align design goals with business objectives.
- Supported new designers by sharing expertise in design systems, competitive analysis, and accessibility.
- Led design efforts for new brand experience pages for major brands, including Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Intel.
- Created email marketing templates using Litmus and Salesforce, as well as onsite/offsite ad templates to standardize visual content.

As a Computing Solution Advisor at Best Buy Canada, I was recognized for my outstanding performance and awarded the "Most Impactful Computing Solution Advisor of the Year 2022". In May of 2022, I was also named "Employee of the Month" for my high impact on the store's Net Promoter Score (NPS).

I am dedicated to delivering exceptional customer and brand experiences by offering personalized and expert advice to customers on their technology needs. My willingness to learn and extensive knowledge of tech products allow me to effectively identify and solve tech issues for customers, resulting in a memorable and satisfying experience.

In addition, I take pride in training new hires and sharing my knowledge with others to help improve the overall customer experience.

Led 10 weeks of design sessions, fostering collaboration and generating innovative solutions.
Designed 20 screens, wireframes, and prototypes for an MVP mo`bile fitness app, gaining hands-on experience in UI/UX design, user research, and ideation.
Conducted 10 deep interviews and created personas to refine design decisions based on user insights.
Presented MVP to stakeholders, receiving positive feedback that validated the design process and improved communication skills.

Redesigned Beman Agency web services, 40% increase in conversion rates & improved client satisfaction.
Led UX design process for multiple website projects, refining solutions through user research and testing.
Collaborated cross-functionally to integrate design seamlessly and developed wireframes and prototypes.
Designed and UX Audited 10+ websites, ensuring usability and continuous enhancements.

Crafted compelling visual and written content for websites and social media platforms, including over 100 pieces that were both visually appealing and optimized for search engines.
Designed a variety of digital media graphics, including over 50 graphics for vacation packages that effectively captured the essence of the offering.
Developed a strategic approach to digital marketing and online advertising campaigns, ensuring that all content was aligned with marketing goals.
Created a standout billboard for a Nowruz campaign through design and copywriting, showcasing creativity and attention to detail.
Established a cohesive and consistent brand identity across social media through the development of social media branding guidelines and a style guide.

As a Graphic Designer, Content, and Digital Specialist at Parla, I played a crucial role in crafting the visual and written messaging of over 20 international FMCG brands. My responsibilities included leading brainstorming sessions, proposing marketing strategies, and creating both BTL marketing and POSM materials. I had the opportunity to work with well-known brands like Henkel, Schwarzkopf, L'Oréal, Sensodyne, and Johnson & Johnson, and brought my creativity and expertise to the table with copywriting, photography, and content creation. Additionally, I was responsible for managing the company's website and social media, ensuring that all digital touchpoints were up-to-date and aligned with the brand's messaging.

As a Junior Print Graphic Designer and Product Photographer, I have honed my skills in creating eye-catching and effective print materials for various industries, including jewelry and beauty/cosmetic brands. With a passion for design and photography, I bring a unique blend of technical proficiency and creative vision to every project, delivering high-quality results that meet the specific needs of my clients. Whether designing print materials such as flyers, posters, or packaging, or capturing the beauty and detail of jewelry and cosmetic products through expert product photography, I am committed to delivering outstanding results that drive results and help build brand recognition.

Amir Behbahani🇨🇦

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