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Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Toptal Member Since
May 21, 2020
Yulia is a versatile, result-oriented UI/UX designer with seven years of experience developing interfaces and web pages for multi-platform use. Her skill set allows clients to solve a variety of tasks. She keeps abreast of industry trends, which helps her achieve outstanding results. Yulia's expertise accumulated over the years as a creative graphic designer allows her to control the process and establish standards inside the company that lead to high-quality design.
Work Experience
Product Designer
2019 - PRESENT
Toptal Clients
- Created the UI/UX for an app in the field of remote controls with multilayered access levels. Built a complex solution for the admin panel, allowing admins and technical support to access and operate the system.
- Developed an interface for the multimedia web platform, including a TV live portal, news feed, and blog. Scaled it for different platforms and devices: Android, Apple TV, and mobile apps.
- Designed the UI/UX for an app in the healthcare industry from scratch. Prepared wireframes, interactive prototypes, a design system of components, and UI animations.
- Participated as a UI/UX designer for a crypto trading platform. Worked on all stages of the development and controlled the result by communicating with developers.
- Contributed to a B2C enterprise project. Created the UI/UX using material guidelines for both web and mobile use.
- Collaborated on a B2B platform for big companies that helps in employee performance evaluation.
- Designed an iOS app from scratch that helps employers track the mental health of remote workers. Worked on the UX and established a multi-user approach design system.
- Collaborated on a web platform for workers in the creative industry using an atomic design approach. Created a user-friendly interface for different types of users, where they can meet each other, cooperate on projects, and share their thoughts.
- Employed by a company specializing in broadcasting online events and offering a full service of creating, managing, and promoting events for end users.
- Worked on the UI/UX for a web builder and an app for event pages, event rooms, and chat customization.
Technologies: Zeplin, InVision, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Android, UI Design
UX Designer
2023 - 2023
BCG
- Analyzed research data and synthesized findings into actionable recommendations, ensuring user needs and pain points were addressed in product designs.
- Designed a B2B tool that helps to evaluate price changes depending on market suppliers.
- Crafted the design of the above-mentioned B2B tool to meet the specific needs of an internal client—serving as an expected cost tool.
- Created wireframes for new pages based on data gathered and the client's needs.
Technologies: UX Design, UI Design, B2B, CRM Design
UI Designer
2022 - 2022
Kepler Cheuvreux SA
- Crafted a visually appealing and consistent design language that aligned with the brand identity and evoked trust and reliability.
- Created high-fidelity mockups, UI elements, and visual assets that enhanced the usability and aesthetics of the fintech platform.
- Created intuitive and seamless interactions, including input forms, navigation menus, and transaction flows, to enhance the user experience and streamline the investment process.
Technologies: Web Design, UI Design, Web App Design, Dashboards, Wireframing, Blog Design, Web Dashboards, Web UX
Product UX/UI designer
2022 - 2022
DAO Marketplace
- Created visually compelling and user-friendly interfaces facilitating seamless interactions and transactions within the decentralized ecosystem.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and blockchain experts, to define and translate user requirements into intuitive and seamless user experiences.
- Developed a visually appealing and consistent design language that aligned with the branding and ethos of the Web 3.0 and DAO marketplace.
- Conducted user research to understand users' needs, expectations, and pain points within the Web 3.0 and DAO ecosystems. Identified user personas and developed user journey maps to guide the design process and ensure a user-centered approach.
- Created wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize and communicate design ideas, interactions, and user workflows.
- Created high-fidelity mockups, user interface elements, and visual assets, considering usability, accessibility, and visual hierarchy.
- Ensured the designs followed responsive design principles, accommodating various devices and screen sizes.
Technologies: Figma, Miro, MURAL
Lead UI/UX Designer
2021 - 2022
AiSport Pro
- Established brand aesthetics, color, and typography system. Created visual and overall look and feel. Worked on a concept and creative idea.
- Created user stories, built UJM, created a web portal from scratch, and tested on real users.
- Used rapid prototyping methodology to test ideas and validate hypotheses. Conducted design workshops and participated in features prioritisations and sprint planning.
Technologies: Figma
Product Designer
2021 - 2021
MURAL
- Created user stories and built user flows and low-fidelity wireframes. Worked on different user scenarios and produced the final prototype reviewed by stakeholders.
- Built the system in Figma and created all design assets for Mural using the current brand style.
- Proposed solutions for new features and worked on concepts. Developed mockups that would help generate more users for Mural.
Technologies: Figma, MURAL, UI Design
Product UX/UI designer
2020 - 2021
IOIO - Enterprise Video Platform
- Employed by a company Ioio.tv, that specializes in broadcasting online events and proposing full service of creating, managing, and promoting events for end-users.
- Worked on the UI/UX for a web builder, an app for event pages, an event room, and chat customization.
- Created a scalable design system and prepared detailed design documentation. I also conducted user research and built wireframes. Gather users' and stakeholders' feedback.
Technologies: Figma, MURAL, Miro
UI/UX Designer
2018 - 2020
Verenia
- Optimized the work process and reduced the time spent preparing graphics for B2B projects, social media campaigns, pitch decks, presentations, and multi-paged PDF materials for many US and European manufacturing businesses.
- Rebranded and provided the company with a full package of all design assets. I presented a new multi-page company website based on the created design system and branding.
- Improved the overloaded CRM and updated it according to the new branding.
- Provided graphic support: B2B marketing materials, SMM campaign creatives, presentations, and infographics for a multi-page PDF.
Technologies: HubSpot, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InVision, Figma, UI Design
Senior Digital and UI/UX Designer
2017 - 2018
Digital Marketing Agency
- Expanded the list of services the company provides clients by presenting a full package of high-quality design and graphic materials (white papers, pitch decks, and storyboards for video production).
- Leveraged some creative approaches to create an advertising strategy for SMM activities for a gaming company by launching a new feature to interact with the audience.
- Led UI/UX design in mobile app/web projects across several fields (banking, gaming, blockchain, etc.), using best practices in human-centered design.
- Managed a design team (educated and conducted workshops for designers), coordinated work inside the team, and made the process of corresponding tasks clear and understandable.
Technologies: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, UI Design
Graphic Designer
2015 - 2017
CMS Group Tabasco Creative Agency
- Created complex branding and design for FMCG products, including outdoor ads, TV ads, postcards, leaflets, different flyers and SMM materials, presentations for clients, branding T-shirts, bags, and more.
- Worked on several visual identity system design projects, marketing campaign projects, and web design projects.
- Designed logos, banners, photo retouching, and presentations. Created various POS materials, including business cards, leaflets, posters, сorporate elements (envelopes, email documents, folders), a brand book, and a franchise book.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Education
2016 - 2018
Master's Degree in Technology of Multimedia Production
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” - Kyiv, Ukraine
2012 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Technology of Multimedia Production
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” - Kyiv, Ukraine
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