(Product Designer & Illustrator)

Behnaz Monfared

Birmingham, United Kingdom/UK Global Talent

be.monfared@gmail.com LinkedIn

UX Designer with over 10 years of experience across UI/UX design, visual design, and illustration.

Passionate about needs-based design and advocating for accessibility standards. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive and accessible digital products, defining design strategy, conducting usability testing, and mentoring junior designers.

My background includes launching multiple mobile applications from concept to production, creating brand identities, and maintaining scalable design systems that align with target audience preferences.

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Behnaz Monfared

(Career & Background)

Work Experience

User Experience Design Specialist (Remote)

Myrefah | refah | رفاه · Part-time
May 2022 - Sep 2026Tehran, Iran
Graphic User Interface (GUI) Design, Illustration and +1 skill
  • Designed and improved mobile interfaces with a focus on usability and user satisfaction.
  • Developed interface solutions based on user needs and product requirements.
  • Contributed to UI standards and visual consistency across the product.

User Interface Designer

Yaas Arghavani System Engineering (ICT Subsidiary of Mellat Bank)
Jul 2020 - Apr 2022Tehran, Iran
User Experience (UX), User Interface Design and +5 skills
  • Designed and improved digital product experiences in collaboration with Product Management and Front-End Development teams.
  • Worked within an Agile development environment to support product delivery.
  • Redesigned visual interfaces to improve usability and user experience.
  • Created and maintained UI standards to support consistency across digital products.

User Interface Designer / Visual Director

Wezhus
Jan 2018 - Jun 2020Tehran, Iran
Adobe Photoshop, Digital Illustration and +3 skills
  • Designed custom characters, icons and interface elements supporting the product's visual language.
  • Contributed to visual consistency and creative direction across digital interfaces.

Graphic Designer and illustrator

Myket
Sep 2015 - Aug 2018Tehran, Iran
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and +3 skills
  • Redesigned the company website for mobile devices using sketching, wireframing and prototyping.
  • Developed a modernised visual experience aimed at engaging a younger audience.
  • Developed an expandable visual design system aligned with updated brand guidelines.
  • Combined UX principles and visual design to improve consistency across the digital experience.

Art Exhibiton

International Network of Many Peaces Projects (INMPP)
Jun 2018Den haag, Netherlands

Art exhibition

Peace Palace Library
Jun 2018Den haag, Netherlands

Artist

Art For Peace Festival
Aug 2017London, United Kingdom

Freelance Illustrator

Hamshahri Press
Apr 2014 - Mar 2017Tehran, Iran
Illustration and English

Photomontage exhibition

Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Nov 2016Den Haag, Netherlands

Graphic Designer

lorcaphotostudio
2014 - 2014Tehran, Iran

(Credentials & Learning)

Education & Certifications

01 / Education

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University, Tehran

Bachelor of Graphic Design

2009 - 2013

02 / Certifications

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UX Design Course

Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

2021
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UX Research Course

Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

2021