Tim Balabuch, Designer in Curitiba - State of Paraná, Brazil
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Tim Balabuch

Verified Expert  in Design

Bio

With more than 10 years of experience in UI/UX design, Tim's been working with large teams and rising startups—contributing to the entire process and development of cross-device products. He has experience in several areas, such as education, finance, fashion, entertainment, games, and healthcare. Efficiency, organization, and creativity make up the core of his work process.

Portfolio

Work Experience

Freelance UX/UI Designer

2017 - PRESENT
Digiance (via Toptal)
  • Improved and installed new features in a social network aimed at real estate agents.
  • Designed a construction management app for iOS and Android.
  • Designed apps for prepaid card funds management and payments.
  • Implemented improvements on a website of professional genealogists and family history experts.
  • Created debit card designs that were in line with the current visual identities of the companies.
Technologies: User Interface (UI), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress Design, Visual Design, UI Design, Web Design, Mobile Web Design, Figma, Branding, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Adobe CC, Design, CSS, HTML5, Graphic Design, Apple Keynote, WordPress, Landing Page Optimization, Visual Brand Guidelines

Designer

2022 - 2024
Balancer
  • Created animations with relevant information about the blockchain usage in the protocol to make it more accessible for users.
  • Created a visual identity standard for the crypto reports used in public communications.
  • Recorded a video explaining the Balancer DeFi project in a simple and effective way for Portuguese-speaking countries.
Technologies: Adobe After Effects, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe CC, Design, After Effects CC, Premiere Pro CC, Visual Brand Guidelines

Freelance UX/UI Designer

2017 - 2018
Vertaeon
  • Redesigned the charts of an analytics product based on the company's current visual identity.
  • Designed the navigation structure and menus of the product made in Bootstrap.
  • Redesigned the commercial site on Wix, a platform chosen by the client.
  • Designed elaborate, illustrative icons for the products.
Technologies: User Interface (UI), CSS, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, UI Design, Web Design, Mobile Web Design, Figma, Branding, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Design, Graphic Design, Visual Brand Guidelines

UX/UI Designer

2014 - 2017
Volatile
  • Worked with the company's flagship product: Pega Plantão (medical management software used in several large hospitals in Brazil).
  • Redesigned the iOS and Android apps and contributed with new features for the web platform.
  • Led the company's visual presence in events such as Fair + Forum Hospitalar (the largest health event in the Americas).
  • Made instructional videos and animations for product presentation.
  • Helped the product to grow its internet presence through social media, marketing campaigns, and SEO optimization.
Technologies: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, UI Design, Web Design, Mobile Web Design, Figma, iOS UI Design, Branding, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Adobe CC, Design, Android Design Guidelines, Visual Brand Guidelines

Lead Designer | Co-founder

2013 - 2016
Just Doctor
  • Led the UX/UI design from the sketch to the final product.
  • Researched, mentored by doctors and dentists, several areas of medicine and dentistry to create features for the product.
  • Represented the design team in meetings with investors and advisors.
  • Designed a cross-device product focused on the end user.
Technologies: User Interface (UI), Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, UI Design, Web Design, Figma, iOS UI Design, Branding, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Design, Android Design Guidelines

Lead Designer

2012 - 2014
Just Works
  • Led the design team by managing, designating, and mentoring.
  • Researched, wireframed, sketched, and prototyped user experiences for digital products; hand-in-hand with the clients.
  • Worked with highly qualified professionals developing and evolving UX skills.
  • Collaborated with a wide variety of digital products which provided a facility for understanding different types of clients.
  • Communicated clients personally and online—helping them find effective and creative solutions to their problems.
Technologies: User Interface (UI), Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, UI Design, Figma, Adobe Suite, Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, Branding, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Design, Android Design Guidelines

Education

2014 - 2015

Specialization in Communication in Digital Media

Universidade Estácio de Sá - Campo Grande, Brazil

2009 - 2011

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (UCDB) - Campo Grande, Brazil

Certifications

NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT

Information Security Management: Prevention, Containment and Continuity

PUC Paraná

APRIL 2020 - PRESENT

Digital Skills: User Experience

Future Learn

APRIL 2020 - PRESENT

Certificate in User Experience Design

Accenture

MARCH 2020 - PRESENT

PH555x: Improving Global Health: Focusing on Quality and Safety

HarvardX

Skills

Tools

Figma, Adobe CC, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Keynote

Industry Expertise

Education Technology (Edtech), Restaurants & Dining, Healthcare, Health

Platforms

WordPress, Adobe Suite

Languages

CSS, HTML5, HTML

Other

UX Design, Squarespace, User Interface (UI), Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, E-learning, Edtech Design, Mobile App Design, Design, UI Design, Android Design Guidelines, Video Editing, WordPress Design, Visual Design, Visual Identity, Web Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Mobile Web Design, Landing Page Optimization, Visual Brand Guidelines, Wireframing, Branding, User Experience (UX), A/V Production, App UX, Food Ordering, Food Ordering Platforms, Medical Software, Medical Applications, Template Design, Beauty Products, Social Media, Management, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial UX, Graphic Design, Elementor, IT Security, Digital Media, Adobe Premiere

Experience

  • Adobe Photoshop - 9 years
  • WordPress - 8 years
  • Mobile App Design - 8 years
  • Branding - 7 years
  • User Interface (UI) - 7 years
  • User Experience (UX) - 5 years
  • Figma - 5 years
  • Squarespace - 2 years

Tools

  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
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