Maksym

Вітаю. Я досвідчений дизайнер із понад 10 роками досвіду. Зараз шукаю часткову зайнятість як додатковий проєкт. Маю декілька вільних днів щотижня. Проживаю у Великій Британії, тому не маю проблем зі світлом чи стабільністю інтернету.

Maksym Dovbenko
Graphic Designer | UI/UX Designer
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) / linkedin.com / portfolio

SUMMARY
Experienced Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience creating digital design assets for marketing or communications, including visuals for digital channels, producing graphic assets for desktop, mobile, and app platforms, developing publishing materials, and print media. Adept at working in cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with content, marketing, design, development, SEO, to deliver effective creative work, ensuring all work aligns with brand guidelines.
Strong background in UI/UX design, creating intuitive digital experiences across B2B, banking, CRM systems, customer support, education, e-commerce, and AI-driven products. Skilled in building scalable design systems, maintaining brand consistency, and improving user experience through data-informed decisions, supported by working knowledge of HTML/CSS and video editing.
Passionate about transforming complex information into clear and engaging visual solutions, simplifying systems, and enhancing user engagement through structured interfaces and visual storytelling. Experienced in packaging design, textile graphics, infographics, and advertising materials. Also experienced in establishing design workflows, unifying design systems, and fostering collaboration in both in-house and remote teams.
Currently gaining additional experience in a care environment while remaining active in the design field.
ACHIEVEMENTS
✔ Designed an AI-powered customer support extension at SupportYourApp, enhancing automation and user experience.
✔ Built a company-wide design system at SupportYourApp, increasing consistency, streamlining workflows, and accelerating design–development collaboration. UI consistency improved by 70–90%, resulting in a stable and predictable user experience.
✔ Conducted a design audit of the SupportYourApp website, resolving over 100 UI/UX issues and improving performance, accessibility, and usability by 80%.
✔ Designed and launched an internal tax and reporting tool at SupportYourApp, streamlining processes and increasing operational efficiency by 40%.
✔ Increased user registrations by 40–50% on the Poster POS website by redesigning key flows and improving SEO performance.
✔ Strengthened brand identity across all companies, ensuring consistency between digital and physical assets.
✔ Optimized project structure at Anadea, improving SEO rankings, reducing load times by 30%, and enhancing overall user experience.
✔ Improved design–development collaboration across projects, streamlining developer handoff.

CORE SKILLS & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Graphic & Visual Design: Branding, Typography, Infographics, Motion Design, Animated elements, advertising, Print Design, Marketing Campaigns, UI micro-interactions, Visual storytelling, High-fidelity UI design.

UI/UX & Product Design: Responsive Web and Mobile Design, Design Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Intuitive Interfaces, UI Components, Interactive Prototypes, Agile Design Processes, Web Accessibility (WCAG), Mobile, Tablet & TV Applications.

Research & Strategy: User Research, UX Audits, A/B Testing, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Design, Conversion Optimization, Product Roadmaps, Agile Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design System Scalability, UX/UI Best Practices.

Tools & Technologies: Figma, Auto Layout, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign), InVision, Webflow, HTML, CSS, Git, Miro, Trello, Asana, Notion, SaaS Design Tools.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior UI/UX Designer – Freelance. 09/2024 – Present
• Designed responsive websites and mobile interfaces.
• Created designs for printed materials.

Senior UI/UX Graphic Designer – SupportYourApp – a company providing technical support and outsourced customer service. 11/2022 – 09/2024
• Designed intuitive web interfaces and established a company-wide design system, improving efficiency, consistency and enhancing usability.
• Conducted user research, usability testing, and A/B testing, improving conversion rates and user engagement.
• Created a landing page for the launch of an AI-powered customer support tool, which improved automation, user interaction, and response efficiency.
• Identified and resolved 100+ UI/UX issues on the SupportYourApp website through the design audit, optimizing performance, improving accessibility and usability by 80%.
• Collaborated with developers, product managers, and marketing teams to align design with business objectives.
• Established a company-wide design system, improving consistency, workflow efficiency, and faster design–development collaboration.
• Initiated and developed an internal tax and reporting tool, streamlining internal processes and increasing operational efficiency by 40%.
• Mentored junior designers and facilitated remote design workshops to improve collaboration.

UI/UX Graphic Designer – Poster POS – a Ukrainian company developing a cloud-based POS system for automating restaurants, cafés, and retail stores. 03/2016 – 04/2022
• Designed and optimized web and mobile interfaces, improving usability and user experience.
• Led a full website redesign, enhancing SEO performance and increasing user registrations by 40-50%.
• Developed new landing pages and marketing materials, driving engagement and conversion rates.
• Created and maintained a unified design system, ensuring consistency across digital products.
• Designed interfaces for a website-building application, streamlining the user experience, enhancing usability and adoption.
• Collaborated closely with product managers, developers, and the CEO to align design with business goals.
• Led the rebranding initiative, successfully launching a modernized product identity. Established a cohesive new brand identity and contributed to packaging design, enhancing product presentation and market appeal, ensuring consistency across digital and physical assets.
Produced video creatives, 3D visualizations, and promotional materials for marketing campaigns.
• Optimized project structure, improving SEO rankings and reducing load times by 30%, enhancing user experience and site performance.

UI/UX Graphic Designer – Anadea – an IT company specializing in custom web and mobile application development for businesses. 09/2010 – 03/2016
• Designed web and mobile applications from wireframing to high-fidelity UI, ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Developed interactive prototypes and collaborated with developers to optimize the design-to-code process.
• Conducted UX research and stakeholder interviews, gathering insights to improve product usability, leading the team toward more user-centered design decisions.
• Created branding and UI assets for various digital platforms, ensuring visual consistency.
• Designed a university management app, enhancing student-teacher interaction and task tracking, streamlining academic processes and student engagement.
• Led UX audits and usability testing, identifying areas for product refinement and enhancement.
• Provided creative direction for marketing and branding materials, including brochures, presentations, and web assets, strengthening product identity.

Graphic/Web Designer – Forbis-art and Donetsk Website. 2007 – 2010
• Designed outdoor advertising, print materials, and corporate publications, enhancing brand recognition.
• Created magazine layouts and advertisements, ensuring effective visual communication.
• Developed websites for various industries, improving digital presence and user experience.
• Contributed to photo shoots and image editing, refining visual assets for print and web.
• Gained practical knowledge of printing processes and typography, optimizing designs for production.

Graphic Designer – RiKom – Magazine Publisher, Fiance and Bride – Magazine. 2004 – 2006
• Designed magazine layouts and advertising materials, ensuring visual consistency and readability.
• Edited and retouched photographic content, maintaining high-quality publication standards.
• Collaborated with editorial teams, aligning design with brand identity and audience engagement.

EDUCATION
Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade
Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing Engineering | 2002–2007.

COURSES
• Completed the AI for Designers course in 2022, gaining practical knowledge of applying artificial intelligence in design workflows.
• Completed Google’s AI Fundamentals course in 2023, developing a solid understanding of AI principles and practical applications.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Community Support Volunteer – Social Support Center
09/2022 – 03/2025
• Assisted individuals with disabilities in organizing and participating in community events.
• Contributed to social initiatives supporting low-income families, the elderly, and vulnerable groups.
• Helped facilitate awareness programs and outreach activities in collaboration with local organizations.