Work Experience
Mid - level Product Designer
finanzvergleich.com GmbH · Full-time
March 2022 - March 2025 · 3 yrs
Munich, Germany (on-site/hybrid)
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Developed a new design system aligned with business goals and user needs
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Redesigned and optimized the entire website
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Enhanced usability and accessibility across various platforms
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Conducted 20+ A/B tests and implemented data-driven design strategies
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Analyzed user behavior using heatmaps, analytics tools, and journey mapping
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Conducted comprehensive user research, including 15+ user interviews, 10+ surveys, and usability testing
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Contributed to the development of digital platforms, including www.finanzvergleich.com, www.bellendo.de
Product Designer (Intern)
Biekos AS Norway · Full-time
Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr
Bergamo, Italy (remote)
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Collaborated with developers to ensure that designs were accurately implemented and met accessibility standards
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Design lead for the mobile application Biekos on iOS and Android
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Improved consistency by updating the Design System with 150+ design elements and components
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Conducted 10+ user interviews to gather feedback, 5+ surveys and usability testing.
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Prototyped and tested new features and mockups
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Applied design thinking principles to create user-centered solutions
Product Designer, UX/UI (Freelancer)
Upwork® Global Inc.
Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yrs 4 mos
Bergamo, Italy (remote)
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Designed SaaS dashboards, mobile apps (Android & iOS), and various websites.
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Ensured quality delivery with strong time-management skills and handling multiple projects
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Worked across industries: finance, e-commerce, healthcare, technology and others
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Delivered user-focused, visually appealing designs
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Communicated effectively with clients to meet goals and incorporate feedback
Career transition Interior Designer → UX/UI Designer
2020
As an interior designer, I loved creating functional, beautiful spaces but at some point I began questioning long-term career growth. When COVID slowed work down, I decided it's a good time to pivot, leveraging a decade of design experience to pursue my passion for UX design.
You're curious to know more about my career transition? Check out my article on Medium here:
Interior Designer
Studio Mode · Full time
Feb 2018 - Feb 2021 · 3 yrs
Sofia, Bulgaria (on-site)
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3D Renderings and Visualizations, Graphic design tasks
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Design Concept Development: Created and presented tailored design concepts for residential and private interiors
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Project Management: Coordinating design projects from concept to completion
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Space Planning and Flow Optimization
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Design Specifications
Education
Bachelor of interior design at LTU Sofia
March 2012 - March 2018
Sofia, Bulgaria
Selected relevant classes:
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Visual communication
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Theory of Color & Composition
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Project Presentation
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Graphic Design
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Art in Design
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Design History, Theory and Methodology
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Innovation & Strategy in Design
Design & Product Management at FH Salzburg
2015
Salzburg, Austria
Semester abroad program Erasmus+ between LTU and FH Salzburg, completed 2015
User experience & web design at SoftUni
2019 - 2021
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Some of the relevant classes:
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Design basics
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User interface design
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User experience design
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Web design
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Graphic Design
Responsive UX/UI Design in Figma at Udemy
Some of the relevant classes:
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UX and UI Basics
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Usability Principles
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Figma AI Intro
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Documenting & Collaborating
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UI Typography Fundamentals
