Senior UX strategist with over 20 years in digital

Driving user-centred, data-informed experiences that balance human needs with business outcomes.

Experience

Senior UX Strategist, Tundra, Melbourne, Australia

March 2014 — August 2025 (11 years, 5 months)

Led UX strategy across major digital programs for a diverse client base, guiding research, design and optimisation initiatives to improve user experience, accessibility and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities and achievements
  • Served as project UX lead across multiple concurrent client projects, defining direction and ensuring delivery quality.

  • Planned and executed user research programs including interviews, usability tests and surveys.

  • Developed persona frameworks and end-to-end user journey maps to support strategic decision-making.

  • Shaped service design artefacts, mapping interactions, dependencies and opportunities for improvement.

  • Planned and structured information architecture to support scalable content and intuitive navigation.

  • Produced wireframes and high fidelity prototypes for workshop facilitation, testing and iteration.

  • Conducted accessibility audits and provided consultative guidance for compliance and inclusive design.

  • Managed conversion rate optimisation programs incorporating multivariate and A/B testing.

  • Led SEO auditing and keyword research to inform IA decisions, support content strategy and improve discoverability.

  • Owned analytics strategy from measurement planning through to implementation and behavioural insights.

  • Worked closely with clients to translate complex UX insights into clear recommendations and roadmaps.

  • Mentored junior designers, building capability in research, design thinking and documentation practice.

Lead conversion specialist, Alkemi International, Melbourne, Australia

December 2006 — March 2014 2006 (7 years, 4 months)

Directed the agency’s conversion optimisation practice, guiding strategic design, testing frameworks, research programs and performance analytics to support measurable commercial growth.

Key responsibilities and achievements
  • Developed new service offerings and departmental scopes focused on conversion uplift.

  • Led strategic design initiatives focused on improving user flow, clarity and persuasion.

  • Analysed business data, website analytics and performance trends to inform optimisation approaches.

  • Created UX wireframes and design treatments aligned to specific behavioural objectives and KPIs.

  • Designed and evaluated usability studies to uncover friction points and validate improvements.

  • Prepared development briefs for copywriting, design and technical implementation.

  • Produced research outputs and white papers to support client education and industry authority.

  • Delivered webinars to current and prospective clients on optimisation methodology and best practice.

  • Designed and managed testing frameworks including A/B and multivariate experiments.

  • Produced departmental reporting and performance insights.

  • Developed onboarding programs and training curricula to enhance staff capability across the agency.

Other roles

  • Special projects manager, Alkemi International (May 2005 - November 2006)
  • PPC manager, Alkemi International (August 2004 - April 2005)

  • SEO Specialist, Alkemi International (November 2003 - July 2004)


Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Information Systems, Deakin University, 1997-2003

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Commercial Law, Deakin University, 1997-2003

Tools and techologies

  • Figma

  • Axure RP

  • Testing platforms such as Visual Website Optimizer

  • Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

  • Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity and other behavioural insights tools

  • Accessibility testing tools such as Monsido (now Acquia Optimize)

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Google suite

  • 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.

Want to connect?

Let’s chat about how I can help you push your digital experiences to the next level.

Want to connect?

Let’s chat about how I can help you push your digital experiences to the next level.

Want to connect?

Let’s chat about how I can help you push your digital experiences to the next level.

Copyright 2025 by Nathan Cocks

Copyright 2025 by Nathan Cocks

Copyright 2025 by Nathan Cocks