Дар'я

DARIA

Kyiv, Ukraine (remote, hybrid)
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#Figma, #Jira, # Photoshop, # Illustrator, #Maze

A versatile UI/UX designer with multidisciplinary experience in visual arts, retail operations, and architecture. Designed
digital solutions for mobile and web platforms using Agile and UX methodologies. Served as Scrum Master for a team of
six. Skilled in creative decision-making and communication. I translate stakeholder requirements into actionable,
aesthetically refined solutions and build strong collaborative relationships. Committed to creating valuable, user-friendly
products and driving continuous professional development.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Agile/SDLC
Double Diamond Methodology UI/UX Designer
Atomic Design Methodology
Orbis
Human-Centred Design
Responsive web task manager | (2025)
Design Thinking
Design Audit Led a six-person team as Scrum Master, focusing on maintaining a
Stakeholders Presentation smooth workflow and boosting team efficiency. Managed the full cycle
of Scrum ceremonies, administered tasks in Jira, and proactively
User Research and Strategy
helped the team resolve issues and clear blockers.

Competitor Analysis
Designed an open-sourced plugin-centred system. The core
Google Analytics application featured block-based editor. Plugins empowers user to
Heuristic Analysis develop new features, allowing them to precisely tailor their task
JTBD planning experience.

User Personas Guided the complete research cycle, including crafting interview
User Stories scripts, conducting user interviews, and performing comparative
functionality research.

Customer Journey Maps
Translated research insights into core design artifacts: two distinct
Information Architecture
User Personas (e.g., Freelancer vs. IT Project Manager), User Stories,
Impact/Effort Matrix and product hypotheses.

Product Hypotheses Adapted the app for mobile devices, redesigning the UX/UI to ensure
User Flows all key tasks and projects are within immediate reach. This was driven
Wireframing by a commitment to meeting the fast-access and efficiency
Interactive Prototyping requirements unique to mobile phone usage.

Usability Testing Pivot
Feature prioritization Mobile dating app | (2025)
Mobile Design
Held the entire UX/UI design process, from foundational user
Web Design
interviews and competitor analysis to high-fidelity prototyping and user
Responsive and Adaptive testing in Maze.

Typography Designed a content-first discovery model that enabled users to view
Composition rich, personalized posts on a profile before initiating a connection,
Knowledge of Color Theory directly addressing the user pain point of superficiality in existing
Material Design dating apps.

Human Interface Guidelines
Created an event organization flow, allowing users to transition quickly
from in-app chat to planning real-world meetups, validating a key
Bootstrap
strategy for increasing real-life connections.

HTML & CSS Basics

LANGUAGES Shop Manager
Playvinyl | (Nov 2024 – Apr 2025)
English Ukrainian
Maintained consistent communication with a senior manager to
Upper-intermediate Fluent
provide status updates and ensure all aspects of the store were under
control.

Drove autonomous store operations: took full responsibility for all retail
functions, consistently exceeding sales targets and maintaining a high
standards while working independently.

Cultivated strong client relationships by providing expert product
knowledge and personalized service.

Acted as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, providing
specialized guidance on various requests.

Streamlined inventory processes: Developed and maintained a
comprehensive shop database in 1C, improving the efficiency of stock
management and reducing sorting time for new merchandise.

Tattoo Artist
Self-employed | (2022 - Oct 2024)

Developed in Photoshop and executed on skin original, unique tattoo
designs based on my artistic vision or client's references.

Completed over 30 projects spanning diverse aesthetics, including
Fine Line, Neo-Traditional, Old-School and Blackwork/Abstract styles.

Adapted size, and stencil on different types of bodies

Cultivated a diverse client base through active networking and word-
of-mouth referrals, building strong relationships based on trust and
collaboration.

Apply all tattoos with exceptional technical skill, ensuring clean,
consistent line work, smooth color packing, and flawless shading.

Conducted thorough consultations with clients, provided
recommendations on placement and aftercare, and guided clients
seamlessly through the entire process—from initial concept
development to the final healing stage.

Strictly adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation protocols (e.g.,
cross-contamination prevention, sterilizing equipment, safe needle
disposal) to maintain a sterile and professional work environment.body
anatomy and preferences.

Digital Illustrator
Self-employed | (2019 - Oct 2024)

Collaborated directly with clients to understand their needs and
translate their visions into unique digital illustrations and concepts.

Designed diverse assets, including album covers, cassette/CD art, T-
Shirts and promotional posters, showcasing a versatile artistic style.

Developed a keen sense of style and creativity and the ability to work
with diverse references, demonstrating versatility and fast adaptation
to any artistic style.

Improved professional communication skills to manage client
expectations and project scope.

Photographer
Self-employed | (2019 - Oct 2024)

Performed detailed photo retouching and processing to deliver high-
quality final images.

Created promotional posters and collages from photographic
materials, expanding the scope of client deliverables.

Delivered professional photography services, with final images being
used by bands and artists for promotional materials, including album
covers and social media content.

EDUCATION
Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture and Urban planning (2017-2021)

COURSES
Mate academy
UI/UX Design | (2025)

Kyiv School of Photography | (2018)

ACHIEVEMENTS
Played in a musical band, performed in “Mala opera” | (2023)
Created visual identity for 2 music bands | (2022)
Participated in charitable tattoo events raising funds for U krainian
defenders | (2022)
Participated in 2 art e xhibitions | (2019, 2021)
Photographed more than 15 musical events
Applied uni que tattoo to the skin of more than 30 people
Participated in english olympiad | (201 6)
Participated in fine arts in olympiad | (2015)