Ux Designer Long-Term

Aliya Urbissinova

Gurnee, IL ***** ***********.*****@*****.*** GreenCard Holder Portfolio: behance.net/aliyaurbissi

PROFILE

●Detail-oriented UX Designer with a strong foundation in user research, mobile interface design, and cross-platform app development

●Background in psychology and education enhances user empathy and effective communication with diverse stakeholders

●Skilled at creating user-centered designs with a focus on emotional intelligence, accessibility, and usability

●Passionate about designing intuitive and impactful experiences that solve real user problems

●Seeking a long-term position where I can contribute deeply to one product and grow with the team

SKILLS

●Tools & Platforms: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Illustrator

●UX/UI Skills: Wireframing, Prototyping, Animation, Responsive Design, UI Kits

●Research & Strategy: User Interviews, Card Sorting, Usability Testing, Competitor Analysis

●Soft Skills: Creative Thinking, Presentation, Collaboration, Briefing, Emotional Intelligence

●Design Systems: iOS & Android Human Interface Guidelines

EXPERIENCE

UX Designer

Freelancer - Remote 2022 – Present

●Conducted in-depth user research, including interviews, usability testing, and card sorting exercises to better understand user needs and pain points, ensuring data-driven design decisions

●Designed end-to-end user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for mobile applications across both iOS and Android platforms, adhering to platform-specific guidelines and best practices

●Created pixel-perfect, developer-ready UI layouts in Figma and collaborated directly with development teams to ensure accurate implementation and smooth design handoffs

●Led client briefings and discovery sessions to gather requirements, presented design concepts and iterations, and refined solutions based on stakeholder and user feedback

●Developed and implemented user onboarding experiences and “What’s New” screens, enhancing user engagement and product understanding during app updates

Spaulding Elementary School, Gurnee, IL

Teacher Assistant 2021 – Present

●Actively participated as a member of the school’s Social-Emotional Committee, contributing to initiatives that support students’ behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal development

●Facilitated classroom activities and one-on-one interactions designed to build emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, and encourage positive social behaviors

●Attended regular professional development trainings focused on child psychology, behavior management, and engagement strategies to support diverse student needs and learning styles

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Google UX Design Certificate

Coursera • Oct 2021 – Jan 2022

Mobile App Designer Certificate

Study-Kvo, Russia • Nov 2024 – Mar 2025

Grand Certificate #UX161124261

Diploma of Professional Retraining – Psychology

Hermes Educational & Consulting Center, Russia • Oct 2018 – Aug 2021

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Central-Asian University, Kazakhstan

Bachelor and Master's Degree in Law

Central-Asian University, Kazakhstan • GPA: 3.54

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

●Passionate about psychology, design, and personal growth

●Enjoys acrylic painting and learning from neuroscience podcasts (e.g., Andrew Huberman)

●Seeking full-time, long-term UX roles where I can contribute deeply to one product

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