Natalie Baillie - Product Designer - Product Designer

About

Highly organized and conscientious UX / Product Designer with 5+ years of progressive experience, adept at transforming complex requirements into intuitive digital products. Proven ability to lead AI-driven design initiatives, contribute to the development of robust design systems, and manage high-stakes stakeholder relationships within fast-paced, creative technology environments. Passionate about leveraging design and technology to deliver impactful user experiences.

Work Experience

Product Designer

LexisNexis

Jan 2022 - Present

London, England

Leads the design and development of an AI Assistant and proprietary design system for a Microsoft Word Add-in, enhancing component reuse across development teams.

Spearheaded the design of an AI Assistant for Create+, a Microsoft Word Add-in, enabling real-time drafting support for legal professionals.
Contributed to the development of a proprietary storybook utilizing Microsoft's Design System, Fluent, significantly enhancing component reuse across multiple development teams.
Executed the solo redesign and rebrand of a critical web product within the Lexis+ News portfolio, enhancing user engagement and brand consistency.

Junior Developer

FIDO Tech

May 2020 - Jan 2022

Cambridge, England

Developed a Salesforce application for AppExchange release and contributed to the codebase, leveraging Python for task automation within an Agile Scrum framework.

Developed a Salesforce application for release on the AppExchange, enhancing platform functionality and market reach.
Contributed to the core codebase, utilizing Python to automate tasks and manipulate data, improving development efficiency.
Practiced Agile Scrum methodology with 3-week sprints, ensuring rapid iteration and timely delivery of software features.
Developed and delivered comprehensive reports to clients using Google Data Studio, translating complex data into clear visualizations for clients.

Virtual Summer Camp Assistant

FunTech

Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

Remote, England

Provided remote instruction in Scratch coding and Minecraft with Mods to classes of up to 8 children (ages 6-12) via WebEx during Covid.

Multi-Screen Audio Assistant

Dolby Laboratories

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

London, England, GB

Supported the Multi-Screen Services Director by managing event logistics, demonstrating advanced audio technology, and creating demo content for high-profile industry events.

Managed event planning and logistics for the Multi-Screen Services Director, ensuring seamless execution for client engagements.
Demonstrated Dolby's cutting-edge audio technology (AC-4, Dolby Atmos) to potential clients, contributing to business development efforts.
Designed and created demo content using command line executions, coordinating with the Consumer Entertainment Group for new product showcases.
Represented Dolby at international industry events, including an HbbTV summit in Berlin and an SVG Europe Event in Manchester, showcasing proprietary technology.

Education

Information Technology

Nottingham Trent University

1st Class Honours

Sep 2016 - Jun 2020

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Courses

Final Year Project (Developing a Java app to deliver digital therapy to Parkinson's patients) - 1st
Internet of Things - 1st
Communication Technology - 1st
Data Visualisation and UX - 1st
Mobile Platform Development - 2:1

Languages

English

Skills

UX/UI Design & Tools

Figma
Adobe XD
Axure
Invision
Sketch
Design Systems (Fluent)
AI Assistant Design
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Information Architecture
Data-Driven Design
Design Thinking

Programming & Development

Python
SQL
HTML
CSS
Flutter
Java
Salesforce Development
Web Development
Mobile Platform Development

Data & Analytics

Google Data Studio
Data Visualization
Data Analysis
Reporting

Project Management & Methodologies

Agile Scrum
Stakeholder Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Event Planning
Project Coordination

Operating Systems

Windows
macOS
Linux

Soft Skills

Problem Solving
Creative Thinking
Communication
Teamwork
Technical Support
Customer Engagement
Remote Instruction

Interests

Music

Design

Technology