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I'm Merve Özge

I am a User Interface & Experience Designer with 5 years experience and was previously an Architect. I am experienced on the entire process, starting from ideation, where I craft cutting-edge user interface solutions following the latest trends and aesthetics, to wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.

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Product Designer

Shackle

@Dubai   |  May 2024 - Current
At Shackle, I led the design and user experience for our innovative hospitality app, enhancing features like digital keys and room service. I created intuitive interfaces to boost user engagement and reduce drop-off rates, and developed real-world video instructions to help users navigate the app effectively. I designed a comprehensive rating system to gather user feedback and continuously improve the mobile key experience.
Additionally, I spearheaded improvements to our design system, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all digital products. Through these efforts, I transformed Shackle into a user-friendly, cutting-edge app that redefines hotel stays.
Product Designer

Getir-FreshDirect-Gorillas

@Turkey @USA   |  February 2024 - May 2024
As a seasoned Product Designer, I am driving innovation and shaping the user experience & interface for industry-leading companies including Getir, FreshDirect, and Gorillas. With a focus on redesigning and optimizing digital products, I am passionate about creating seamless and intuitive interfaces that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
- Spearhead the design process for Getir, FreshDirect, and Gorillas, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.- Lead the end-to-end design lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping to implementation and iteration, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
- Utilize my expertise in both UX and UI design to craft compelling and user-friendly experiences across web and mobile platforms.
Product Designer

Justlife

@Dubai  |  Dec 2022 - February 2024
Justlife is the Middle East’s leading marketplace for home cleanings, beauty & wellness, and other home services such as maintenance and laundry. Justlife's vision is to become a super app for everything related to home services.
Careem is a ride-hailing and transportation network company that primarily operates in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
I have designed and implemented several design solutions for both Justlife and Careem as part of their collaborative design efforts. I brought valuable contributions to my stakeholders and leaded new design decisions.
UX/UI Designer

Papara

@Istanbul  |  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
Papara as a leader in the fintech sector, even earning us a spot in the Global Fintech100 by KPMG and the title of Best Fintech Start-up by VISA.
I was responsible of app design by combining UX thinking with design execution, I produced usable, competitor and intuitive user interfaces product by doing benchmarks to catch industry trends.
UX/UI Designer

Odeon Software Technology (Coral Travel Group)

@Istanbul  |  Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
Coral Travel Group (OTI Holding), serving in the fields of tour operator, travel agency, destination services, destinations management center, aviation, accommodation, information technologies and security, incorporates many leading brands of the tourism industry in the international arena.I was responsible for implementation of several user-facing web and mobile applications projects by specialized UX side and boosted UX scores by 25% above average for the company and get experienced on process.
Product Designer

MEU Vienna (Model European Union Beta)

@Vienna  |  Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Model European Union Vienna is a simulation on how the three main bodies of the European Union (European Commission, European Parliament and the Council of the European Union) function. I was responsible of creating roll up banner, certificates, social media posts, blog, newspaper and website design for this community.
Product Designer / Architect

Several Agencies

@Turkey, @USA |  Sep 2019 - Mar 2021
I get experienced on construction site tracking, 3D design, cabin and villa design & modeling, animation and site follow-up on surveying, restitution, restoration, retrofitting projects and i while I was working as an architect I become an UX / UI Designer simultaneously for some agents and contracted clients which is from USA and UK. Experienced in designing the user interface (UI) and experience (UX) for more than 10 months in several small startup companies.(Fintech, E-commerce, Social Media, Boostrap admin panels etc.) I was responsible of various projects and by creating solutions for problems I've received 98% positive feedback from clients.

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