Hi, I'm Taran!
Hi, I'm Taran!
Architect / documentor / engineer turned UX design.
My work revolves around problem solving, captivating storytelling and strong communication to connect with the audience.
Musician at age 6.
Photographer at age 17.
Architect at age 22.
Filmmaker at age 30.
A designer all my life.
Get in touch!
TARAN .J
TARAN .J
Product Designer
Ex Architect + Engineer
Product Designer
Ex Architect + Engineer
SKILLS
SKILLS
taran.world
closetothemetal@protonmail.com
closetothemetal@protonmail.com
+61 423 317 451
+61 423 317 451
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Content Creator
Content Creator
Biba Salons
Biba Salons
Croydon, Aus
Croydon, Aus
Jan 2025 - Current
Jan 2025 - Current
Crafting compelling scripts that align with the company’s vision, voice and goals / development of strategies to maximize engagement / direction and recording of video footage to bring creative vision to life / editing and refinement of videos using clean effects and branding elements.
Crafting compelling scripts that align with the company’s vision, voice and goals / development of strategies to maximize engagement / direction and recording of video footage to bring creative vision to life / editing and refinement of videos using clean effects and branding elements.
Youtuber
Youtuber
Multi-platform
Multi-platform
Cyberspace
Cyberspace
May 2007 - Current
May 2007 - Current
Conceptualisation + production of electronic music videos in a teaching format / Planning, strategy + execution of videos / Social media analytics, presence + accounts management / Research + implementation of emerging trends to stay competitive + innovative.
Conceptualisation + production of electronic music videos in a teaching format / Planning, strategy + execution of videos / Social media analytics, presence + accounts management / Research + implementation of emerging trends to stay competitive + innovative.
Drafting Manager
Drafting Manager
SKS Technologies
SKS Technologies
West Melbourne, Aus
West Melbourne, Aus
Jan 24 - July 24
Jan 24 - July 24
Led a team to develop user-focused 3D BIM models + drawings, enhancing workflows + communication / Collaborated with teams to ensure clear, actionable content + refined designs, improving efficiency in presentations + construction documentation.
Led a team to develop user-focused 3D BIM models + drawings, enhancing workflows + communication / Collaborated with teams to ensure clear, actionable content + refined designs, improving efficiency in presentations + construction documentation.
Elec Draftsperson
Elec Draftsperson
Ion Electrical
Ion Electrical
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Oct 22 - July 23
Oct 22 - July 23
Developed Revit-based 3D designs for clear electrical layouts, trained team members on user-focused content creation, / collaborated across departments to produce cohesive / user-friendly visuals, ensuring intuitive designs that met stakeholder needs effectively.
Developed Revit-based 3D designs for clear electrical layouts, trained team members on user-focused content creation, / collaborated across departments to produce cohesive / user-friendly visuals, ensuring intuitive designs that met stakeholder needs effectively.
Group IT Support
Group IT Support
Plus Architecture
Plus Architecture
Melbourne CBD, Aus
Melbourne CBD, Aus
June 2022 - July 2022
June 2022 - July 2022
Created technical content + visual assets to enhance IT system usability / Implemented design solutions that streamlined workflows, minimized technical disruptions, + boosted team productivity.
Created technical content + visual assets to enhance IT system usability / Implemented design solutions that streamlined workflows, minimized technical disruptions, + boosted team productivity.
Architectural Drafter
Architectural Drafter
Prebuilt
Prebuilt
Kilsyth, Aus
Kilsyth, Aus
Aug 21 - Apr 22 / Oct 15 - Dec 18
Aug 21 - Apr 22 / Oct 15 - Dec 18
Developed architectural + structural documentation with user-focused principles, ensuring intuitive layouts + clarity / Produced high-profile project content, including train stations, emphasising seamless user interaction with technical design documents.
Developed architectural + structural documentation with user-focused principles, ensuring intuitive layouts + clarity / Produced high-profile project content, including train stations, emphasising seamless user interaction with technical design documents.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Foundations of UX Design - Google
Foundations of UX Design - Google
Coursera
Coursera
Cyberspace
Cyberspace
2023
2023
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Deakin University
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront Campus / Cyberspace
Geelong Waterfront Campus / Cyberspace
2015
2015
Advanced Diploma of Building Design
Advanced Diploma of Building Design
Box Hill TAFE
Box Hill TAFE
Box Hill
Box Hill
2013
2013
Figma
Figjam
Framer
Webflow
Figma
Figjam
Framer
Webflow
Notion
Craft Docs
Monday
ChatGPT
Notion
Craft Docs
Monday
ChatGPT
Photoshop
Illustrator
Lightroom
Procreate
Photoshop
Illustrator
Lightroom
Procreate
Ableton Live
FL Studio
Melodyne
Izotope Suite
Davinci Resolve
Raycast
Ableton Live
FL Studio
Melodyne
Izotope Suite
Davinci Resolve
Raycast
HTML
CSS
Javascript
HTML
CSS
Javascript
Whimsical
Miro / Milanote
Whimsical
Miro / Milanote