
I help teams simplify complex products through thoughtful design, systems thinking and close collaboration.
I enjoy turning complexity into clear, useful experiences that work for both users and businesses. My work spans UX, product design and design systems, with a focus on creating experiences that are clear, useful and easy to use. Away from work, I enjoy renovating houses, travelling, diving and building things with my hands.
Experience
The Potter's Village
Infrastructure volunteer (2026)
Supporting infrastructure and practical development projects as part of volunteer work in Uganda.
Xplor Technologies
Senior product designer (2024 – 2025)
Led product design across consumer-facing fitness products, helping simplify complex journeys and improve consistency across platforms.
- White-label consumer mobile app
- Apollo mobile design system
- Fitness membership online sign-up
Membr
Product designer (2022 – 2024)
Designed software for fitness businesses, improving operational workflows and member-facing experiences across web and mobile.
- Gym management software
- Reporting and analytics tools
- Membr design system
- Payment management
Beauty Bay
UX / UI designer (2014 – 2022)
Designed and improved ecommerce experiences across web and mobile, with a focus on usability, conversion and customer experience.
- Cosmetics ecommerce platform
- Consumer mobile app
- Checkout redesign and optimisation
Publicis Groupe
Digital and web design (2010 – 2014)
Worked across digital healthcare and pharmaceutical products for a range of clients within agency environments.
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical digital design
- Web and campaign design
Elevator Learning
Digital and web design (2009 – 2010)
Worked across a range of digital products, including eLearning software, property search platforms and agency client work.
- eLearning software
- Property search platforms, including Bruntwood
- Web and digital design
Diocese of Manchester
Print and digital design intern (2006 – 2007)
Education and Certifications
NN/g
Design Systems & Pattern Libraries (2023)
University of Huddersfield
BA (Hons) Creative Imaging: Graphic Design (2004 – 2008)
Other
PADI Certified Rescue Diver, Grade 5 Piano
Skills and Tooling
Figma Plugins, Semplice, Stripe Payments, Apple HIG, Google Material Design, WCAG accessibility, user research, wireframing, high-fidelity interaction design, cross-functional collaboration.
© 2026 Julian Battye