Enes Gundogdu

UX | UI | 0-1 EXPERIENCE | PRODUCT DESIGN | FIGMA

Enes Gundogdu

USER EXPERIENCE | USER INTERFACE | PRODUCT DESIGN | FIGMA

Senior UX Designer with 8+ years of experience in fintech and proptech, specialising in mobile and web solutions. Expert in UX/UI design, design systems, and information architecture, with a strong ability to create scalable and user-friendly digital experiences. Proficient in Figma, prototyping, and usability testing, with a data-driven approach to improving engagement and accessibility. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading design initiatives.

SKILLS

USER EXPERIENCE & RESEARCH

Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User-Centered Design, Interaction Design, Accessibility (WCAG), Information Architecture

  • 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.

UI & VISUAL DESIGN

High-Fidelity UI, Design Systems, Responsive Design, Branding, Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design

  • 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.

Tools & software

Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite, Maze, Miro, Notion

  • 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.

development knowledge

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, API

  • 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.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Agile & Scrum, Jira, Trello

  • 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.

Experience

Senior UX Designer

Dec 2020 - Now

Finspire Technology

Reading, United Kingdom

Senior UX Designer

Dec 2020 - Now

Finspire Technology

Reading, United Kingdom

Senior UX Designer

Dec 2020 - Now

Finspire Technology

Reading, United Kingdom

Finspire is a UK-based software consultancy specializing in digital transformation solutions across various industries.

Established and maintained a comprehensive Figma-based design system, created reusable UI components and design frameworks ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple fintech products.

Designed the UX/UI for Fairlend, a P2P lending platform, enhancing borrower and investor experiences. Focused on intuitive loan applications, investment management, and regulatory compliance.

Designed online banking products including a mobile banking app, customer contact centre, bank management dashboard, and API driven product configurator tool, improving usability and operational efficiency.

Led and mentored a team of UX designers and developers, fostering best practices for design workflows and development integration.

Conducted user research, including interviews, journey mapping, usability testing, and surveys, to inform design decisions and align with user needs.

Led the full design lifecycle from discovery to delivery, including research, wireframing, prototyping, high-fidelity UI design, and usability testing.

Built interactive prototypes for user testing and stakeholder presentations, enhancing product validation and alignment.

Designed responsive web and native mobile applications, following Material Design and Human Interface Guidelines for platform-specific experiences.

Project for ParkAid — Designed an AI-powered parking app for the UK, enabling real-time sign scanning and regulation decoding. Led end-to-end UX/UI design, crafting an intuitive interface and robust design system. The project won a grant from leading incubator.

Operto Teams (formerly VRScheduler) — Redesigned key screens and optimised user flows for VRScheduler, a platform managing vacation rental staff and operations. Contributed to improving usability and efficiency, leading to its acquisition by Operto Guest Technologies.

UX Designer

Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

Link Logistics

via Finspire Technology

UX Designer

Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

Link Logistics

via Finspire Technology

UX Designer

Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

Link Logistics

via Finspire Technology

Link Logistics is largest owners of logistics real estate in the U.S.

Led UX/UI design for PIM App from 0 to 1, a real estate portfolio management tool, now used by 100+ property managers.

Improved approval workflows, achieving 40% faster approvals and 60% fewer emails.

Enhanced filtering, cutting search time by 50% and boosting data accuracy by 20% through Yardi integration.

Keywords: UX Design, Web App, SaaS, Real Estate, Proptech, Figma, User Experience

UX Designer

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

Walgreens

via Finspire Technology

UX Designer

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

Walgreens

via Finspire Technology

UX Designer

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

Walgreens

via Finspire Technology

Walgreens is a Fortune 500 company (16th largest U.S. Company by revenue)

Designed Velocity from scratch, a real estate management platform used across 10K+ Walgreens stores, managing $2.8B in annual rent expenses.

Developed a responsive real estate platform integrating multiple APIs to streamline property listings, leasing, and investment workflows.

Designed the Walgreens Real Estate portal, improving property listings, leasing, and investment workflows.

Keywords: UX/UI Design, Enterprise SaaS, Real Estate Management, Responsive Design, Figma

UX Designer

June 2020 - December 2020

Forten Technology

Reading, United Kingdom

UX Designer

June 2020 - December 2020

Forten Technology

Reading, United Kingdom

UX Designer

June 2020 - December 2020

Forten Technology

Reading, United Kingdom

Forten Technology is developing a consumer-focused digital bank for Forten Limited, aiming to challenge existing players and become a primary banking choice by offering a wide range of products.

Designed B2B and B2C banking apps, ensuring consistency in a 100-person team.

Continually proposing solutions for UX challenges and new features for mobile & online banking products.

Led design walkthroughs, QA oversight (cutting issues by 20%), and refinement sessions.

Enhanced the design system and created high-fidelity prototypes, speeding up approvals by 30%.

UX Designer

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

PPMAP Ltd.

Reading, United Kingdom

UX Designer

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

PPMAP Ltd.

Reading, United Kingdom

UX Designer

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

PPMAP Ltd.

Reading, United Kingdom

Conducted research to identify mills’ and traders’ needs and informed design decisions.

Analyzed competitors to contribute to UX strategy improvements.

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

Developed interactive prototypes with Figma ensuring a dynamic user experience.

Freelance Top Level Designer

Aug 2017 - Jun 2022

99Designs by Vista

Remote

Freelance Top Level Designer

Aug 2017 - Jun 2022

99Designs by Vista

Remote

Freelance Top Level Designer

Aug 2017 - Jun 2022

99Designs by Vista

Remote

99designs by Vista, is a global creative platform that makes it easy for clients and freelance designers to work together online.

Selected as a Top-Level Designer on 99Designs, a recognition awarded to a small group of elite designers for their expertise and consistent high-quality work.

Certified in Print and Brand Guide by 99Designs, showcasing proficiency in visual identity and print design.

Completed 40+ successful projects, working with global clients like Mitsubishi Motors and Jaguar & Land Rover.

OTHER Experience

Certified Investigator

Nov 2013 - Sep 2016

Capital Markets Board of Türkiye

Istanbul, Türkiye

Certified Investigator

Nov 2013 - Sep 2016

Capital Markets Board of Türkiye

Istanbul, Türkiye

Certified Investigator

Nov 2013 - Sep 2016

Capital Markets Board of Türkiye

Istanbul, Türkiye

The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye regulates and supervises the securities markets. It ensures fair market practices, protects investors, and promotes transparency and efficiency. The CMB oversees market participants, enforces compliance, and manages public offerings and mergers.

Led high-profile investigations into market manipulation, insider trading, and front-running crimes within Turkey's largest companies by market capitalisation, preparing comprehensive audit reports.

Conducted pioneering research on early detection methods for market manipulation in the national bond market, significantly enhancing detection quality.

Mentored over 50 prospective and junior investigators through targeted workshops and personalised 1-on-1 project supervision.

Collaborated with NASDAQ engineers to develop and implement SMARTS, an advanced in-house market oversight software.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

DEGREE

B.A. in Economics

2006-2013

Boğaziçi University

Istanbul, Türkiye

B.A. in Economics

2006-2013

Boğaziçi University

Istanbul, Türkiye

B.A. in Economics

2006-2013

Boğaziçi University

Istanbul, Türkiye

certifications

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM

2025

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Online Course

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM

2025

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Online Course

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM

2025

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Online Course

Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

IBM

2025

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Online Course

Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

IBM

2025

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Online Course

Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

IBM

2025

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Online Course

UXPA UK

User Experience Professionals' Association (UXPA)

2022

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Membership

UXPA UK

User Experience Professionals' Association (UXPA)

2022

|

Membership

UXPA UK

User Experience Professionals' Association (UXPA)

2022

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Membership

UX Design Certificate

Google

2021

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Online Bootcamp

UX Design Certificate

Google

2021

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Online Bootcamp

UX Design Certificate

Google

2021

|

Online Bootcamp

IxDF

Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

2020

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Membership

IxDF

Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

2020

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Membership

IxDF

Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

2020

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Membership

Graphic Design Specialization

California Institute of Arts

2019

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Online Bootcamp

Graphic Design Specialization

California Institute of Arts

2019

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Online Bootcamp

Graphic Design Specialization

California Institute of Arts

2019

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Online Bootcamp

Frontend Developer Certificate Program

IT Proffessionals

2019

|

Online Bootcamp

Frontend Developer Certificate Program

IT Proffessionals

2019

|

Online Bootcamp

Frontend Developer Certificate Program

IT Proffessionals

2019

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Online Bootcamp