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Designer
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Toptal Member Since
December 7, 2015
As a digital product designer, Jozef enjoys working on innovative technologies, developing his own projects, and assisting other teams or individuals in creating top-notch, design-focused experiences. He is driven and has a proven track record. Since 2013, He has been involved in several personal projects and has had the opportunity to collaborate with many skilled individuals.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Designer and Cofounder
2022 - PRESENT
Degen Domains (Formerly LNS)
- Managed a wide range of design-related tasks, including branding and product design. Additionally, I played a key role in business development, strategy, and partnerships, which are essential to the project's success.
- Resolved the challenges of creating a visually striking and unique brand and designing a product with a user-centric approach.
- Received positive feedback from our users regarding the user interface, overall smooth experience, and brand recognition of Degen Domains.
Technologies: Blockchain, Business, Figma, CSS, HTML, Miro, Notion, Product Design, Interaction Design (IxD), Web Design, Visual Design, User Interviews, User Flows, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Prototyping, UX Research, Leadership, UI Design, FigJam, Web3, User Experience (UX), Agile UX, Dashboard Design, Lean UX, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Responsive UX Design, Web App UX, User Interface (UI), Brand Design, Logo Design, Design Leadership, User Journeys, User Stories, User Personas, UX Strategy
Designer and Cofounder
2021 - PRESENT
Packs
- Led a wide range of design tasks, including branding and product design. Additionally, I played a key role in business development, strategy, and partnerships, which are essential to the project's success.
- Delivered a solid product despite our challenges regarding creating a user-centric experience, market volatility, a failed pre-seed funding round, and a shift in the target audience.
- Secured a grant from the Secret Network blockchain to enhance the use of DAOs on their blockchain platform thanks to our exceptional user interface and user experience design, coupled with expert implementation.
Technologies: Blockchain, Figma, CSS, HTML, Information Architecture (IA), Notion, Business, Wireframing, Web Design, Visual Design, User Interviews, User Flows, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Prototyping, UX Research, Leadership, UI Design, FigJam, Web3, User Experience (UX), Agile UX, Dashboard Design, Lean UX, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Responsive UX Design, Web App UX, User Interface (UI), Brand Design, Logo Design, Design Leadership, User Journeys, User Stories, User Personas, Design Strategy, User Research, UX Strategy
Freelance Designer and Owner
2012 - PRESENT
JMTS Design
- Finalized more than 25 freelance projects from many different industries since 2012.
- Collaborated on the development of Packs alongside my long-time friend and highly skilled developer and entrepreneur, Tomas Hanacek. Together, we have a history of creating many side projects and businesses.
- Acquired the habit of always being on the lookout for how to get better and push my limits.
Technologies: Figma, Webflow, Webflow CMS, Miro, Notion, Wireframing, Web Design, Visual Design, User Flows, Prototyping, UX Research, Leadership, UI Design, FigJam, User Experience (UX), Agile UX, Dashboard Design, Lean UX, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Responsive UX Design, Web App UX, User Interface (UI), Brand Design, Logo Design, User Journeys, User Stories, User Personas, UX Strategy
Designer
2023 - 2023
Joy Project
- Designed the company's brand and built its website in Webflow.
- Created a whole native mobile app for iOS and Android.
- Designed a responsive web app that would be the next rollout for the project.
Technologies: Design Systems, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Mobile App Design, Mobile Design, UI Design, Branding, Interaction Design (IxD), Visual Design, Social Networks, UI Components, Style Guides, Mockups, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, User Research, UX Strategy
Head of Design
2021 - 2022
Weflow
- Performed as the founding designer for Weflow. Managed the overall brand's design, website, and product, including the macOS app, web app, and Chrome extension using Webflow, ensuring a cohesive visual identity throughout all aspects of the project.
- Found the optimal product-market fit for Weflow through rapid iteration and experimentation. The product also faced a challenge in handling and presenting large amounts of data from Salesforce in a user-friendly way.
- Raised another seed funding round through our extensive research and iterative approach, positioning Weflow to succeed in the market and positively impact the industry.
Technologies: Figma, Webflow, Wireframing, Web Design, Visual Design, User Interviews, User Flows, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Prototyping, UX Research, Leadership, UI Design, FigJam, User Experience (UX), Agile UX, Dashboard Design, Lean UX, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Responsive UX Design, Web App UX, User Interface (UI), Brand Design, Logo Design, Design Leadership, User Journeys, User Stories, User Personas, UX Strategy
Senior Product Designer
2019 - 2021
MetaLab
- Collaborated with and supported the team to design and build products people love.
- Applied my design thinking and execution skills throughout the entire product lifecycle, keeping a keen eye on opportunities to step in and step up.
- Participated in design team reviews and sharing and brainstorming sessions.
Technologies: Figma, UX Design, Information Architecture (IA), Interaction Design (IxD), Web App Design, Product Design, Mobile App Design, Wireframing, Visual Design, User Interviews, User Flows, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Prototyping, UX Research, UI Design, FigJam, User Experience (UX), Agile UX, Dashboard Design, Lean UX, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Responsive UX Design, Web App UX, User Interface (UI), User Journeys, User Stories, User Personas, UX Strategy
Lead Designer
2016 - 2020
Toggl Plan
- Led the design team and cooperated with the product team to craft delightful experiences for our users.
- Built and maintained our design system to ensure consistency and great user experience.
- Bridged the gap between development and design to deploy top-quality stuff.
Technologies: Figma, Webflow, CSS, HTML, Web App Design, Product Design, Mobile App Design, Wireframing, Web Design, Visual Design, User Interviews, Prototyping, UI Design, FigJam, User Experience (UX), Agile UX, Dashboard Design, Lean UX, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Responsive UX Design, Web App UX, User Interface (UI), User Journeys, User Stories, User Personas, UX Strategy
Product Designer
2014 - 2015
TRIAD
- Worked on campaigns for brands such as Pilsner Urquell, OMV, and others.
- Designed the visuals for the social media banners.
- Managed web app projects and microsites for multiple clients.
- Implemented many minor retouches and tweaks for the clients.
Technologies: Figma, Product Design, Mobile App Design, Visual Design, UI Design, FigJam, User Interface (UI), User Journeys
Junior Product Designer
2013 - 2014
STRV
- Designed a social networking app similar to Tinder.
- Developed an app for making a company a better place.
- Worked on several redesigns from iOS to the Android platform.
- Built an app's iOS, Android, and web versions for one of the best events app companies.
- Communicated with clients and developers to make sure the outcomes were top-notch.
Technologies: Figma, Web App Design, Mobile App Design, Wireframing, Visual Design, UI Design, FigJam, User Interface (UI)
Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Business Communication
University of Economics, Prague - Prague, Czech Republic
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