Yuliia Umanets

**** *. ****** **., *******, MI **423

810-***-**** • adz7qy@r.postjobfree.com

Fully Work Authorized. No Visa Sponsorship Required. Open to Relocation.

A recent immigrant from Ukraine, with professional credentials in Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, and Israel, I am proof that it really is a “world-wide web”. As a UI/UX designer and instructor with experience in dashboards, web sites, mobile apps, social advertisements, prototypes, wireframes, brandings, presentations, and CMS, I pride myself in staying up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and best practices and being adaptable to new technologies and design methodologies. I’ve learned that strong communication skills - in any language - are essential for presenting and justifying design decisions, and I am eager to begin collaborating and contributing with other team members to create dynamic web-based applications in my new home.

EDUCATION

UI/UX Designer Accreditation 09/2016 - 06/2017

Vinnytsia IT Academy - Vinnytsia, Ukraine

Bachelor of Pedagogical Science 09/2004 - 06/2009

Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University - Vinnytsia, Ukraine

KEY SKILLS

Wireframing and Prototyping: Creating low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes to visualize and test different design concepts and interactions before implementation.

Information Architecture: Organizing and structuring content for intuitive and easy user navigation, including creating sitemaps and defining information hierarchy.

Interaction Design: Designing interactive elements and defining user flows to ensure a smooth and engaging user experience (microinteractions, animations, and transitions).

Visual Design: Applying visual aesthetics (color theory, typography, and iconography) to create visually appealing and consistent user interfaces. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Xmind, Trello, Jira, Midjorney, Lexica, Canva, PowerPoint.

Usability Testing: Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of design solutions.

Data Analysis: Analyzing user data, such as user flows, heatmaps, and analytics to gain insights and make data-driven design decisions.

Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to align design goals and ensure a cohesive product experience.

Budgeting & Resource Management: Collaborating with project managers and executives to plan budgets and ensure efficient utilization of design resources.

User Research: Conducting user research to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of the target audience, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

User Empathy: Developing a deep understanding of users' motivations, goals, and pain points to create designs that solve their problems and provide meaningful experiences.

Multi-lingual: English, Ukrainian, Russian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Art Director, UI/UX Designer 10/2020 – 05/2023

Five System Development - Ukraine, Israel, U.S. projects

•Completed 45+ UI/UX projects, including analyzing user interface issues and creating manageable solutions to achieve clients’ business goals and requirements.

•Managed and mentored junior UI designers to improve their understanding of establishing UI goals, priorities, and deliverables aligned with product milestones.

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, marketers, executives, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and user needs.

•Provided oversight in design direction, ensuring consistency and quality across all UI/UX projects

•Implemented agile methodologies, design systems, and other frameworks to increase efficiency and collaboration within the team.

UI/UX Instructor 02/2019 – 05/2023

Beetroot Academy - Ukraine, Sweden

•Helped develop, support, and update the curriculum for students of web design courses.

•Taught web design course.

•Participated in trainings and the creation of a student community for graduates.

Web Designer, Project Manager 11/2017 – 02/2020

Tagformat - Ukraine, Russia

•Contributed to the creation of design protocols for online stores.

•Provided support for sites on the WordPress platform.

•Designed and created promotional content for social networks (Instagram, Facebook).

UI/UX Designer 10/2018– 11/2019

IncoreSoft - Ukraine

•Provided competitor analysis and developed user flow, wireframes, design, and clickable prototype for cryptocurrency platform.

•Tested platform and created documentation for development process.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Coach, XD community - team preparation for the Design Thinking workshop

Coach, Design Battle - web design competition judge

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AFFILIATIONS

Workshops and Conferences, XD Community Design Thinking, Ukraine, 2020, 2021, 2022

Final Phase for the Designer, EPAM, 2022

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