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Designer
Location
Rijeka, Croatia
Toptal Member Since
December 17, 2021
Matea helps companies build new projects from ideation to development. She prioritizes creative ideation techniques and fast iterative processes, setting up solid foundations and repeatable systems for design processes and frameworks for organizations. Over the last seven years, she has worked with clients and companies of all sizes in the medical, hospitality, education, fintech, and communication industries. In her spare time, Matea is a mentor and YouTube content creator.
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Work Experience
Lead Product Designer
2021 - 2022
Fortunian
- Managed a team of two contractor designers and gave feedback on their work.
- Owned projects from ideation to development as part of my role.
- Defined and optimized procedures, processes, and methods within the design team.
Technologies: Sketch, Figma, Overflow, Abstracts, Maze, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Mobile Banking, Interaction Design (IxD), Fintech, Dashboard Design, Online Banking, Mobile App Design, Design Leadership, Data Visualization, Mobile App UI, Brochure Design, Ad Design, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Mobile Wallet, User Research, User Interviews, User Testing, UX Audits, Validated User Research, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web App Design, UI Audits, Web App UX, Websites, High-fidelity Mockups, Salesforce, User Journeys, Conversion, Conversion Rate, User Flows
UI Design Mentor
2020 - 2022
CareerFoundry
- Mentored over 20 students and approved over 50 students' achievements.
- Prepared students for their first design job by advising them about the portfolio and best practices on how to show their work in the best possible way.
- Presented a wide array of topics related to UI and UX design processes.
Technologies: Adobe Experience Design (XD), Sketch, Figma, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Websites, User Journeys, User Flows
Product Designer
2019 - 2020
Infobip
- Delivered the product design of a B2B SaaS with hundreds of thousands of users.
- Closely collaborated with stakeholders and developers.
- Conducted timely design handoff, stakeholder workshops, and usability testing sessions.
- Owned the analytics part of the product, making design decisions and improvements.
- Mentored and coached junior members of the design team.
Technologies: Figma, Usertesting.com, Product Design, FullStory, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Interaction Design (IxD), Dashboard Design, SaaS, SaaS Design, Software Design, Reporting, Data Visualization, Validated User Research, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web App Design, Web App UI, Enterprise, Enterprise Design, Websites, High-fidelity Mockups, Salesforce, User Journeys, User Flows
UX Designer
2019 - 2019
Unifocus
- Successfully implemented a lean UX design methodology.
- Created a design system used across teams as part of my role.
- Designed and defined an in-house product, working closely with stakeholders and product analysts.
Technologies: Adobe Experience Design (XD), Figma, Design Systems, Dashboard Design, Mobile App Design, SaaS Design, Software Design, SaaS, Reporting, Data Visualization, Gamification, User Testing, Validated User Research, UI Audits, Enterprise, Enterprise Design, Websites, High-fidelity Mockups, Salesforce, User Journeys, User Flows
UI/UX Designer
2016 - 2019
Hexis
- Performed research and UI design for internal projects and various clients.
- Built the UX design of booking platforms in the tourism industry.
- Communicated and collaborated with front-end developers.
Technologies: InVision, Sketch, Abstracts, eCommerce, Web Design, Email Template Design, iOS, Android, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Mobile Banking, Interaction Design (IxD), Fintech, Dashboard Design, Mobile App Design, UI Motion, Data Visualization, Mobile App UI, Brochure Design, Graphic Design, Ad Design, Gamification, Validated User Research, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web App Design, UI Audits, Web App UX, Web App UI, Enterprise, Enterprise Design, Websites, High-fidelity Mockups, User Journeys, Conversion, Conversion Rate, User Flows
Lead Product Designer
2018 - 2018
Freelance
- Defined and designed a mobile app from the very beginning.
- Conducted user research and stakeholder and user interviews.
- Collaborated with developers on the design of marketing assets, YouTube ads, and App Store promo images.
Technologies: InVision, Sketch, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Interaction Design (IxD), Dashboard Design, Mobile App Design, Mobile App UI, Brochure Design, Ad Design, Gamification, Validated User Research, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web App Design, Web App UX, Web App UI, Websites, High-fidelity Mockups, User Journeys, Conversion, Conversion Rate, User Flows
Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology in Business
Polytechnic of Rijeka - Rijeka, Croatia
Certifications
AUGUST 2020 - PRESENT
Business Thinking for UXers
Rosenfeld Media
SEPTEMBER 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2022
Advanced User Analytics Certification
SEPTEMBER 2019 - PRESENT
UX and Web Design Master Course: Strategy, Design, and Development
Udemy
MARCH 2015 - PRESENT
Web Design Certification
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