Ilija Mechkaroski
Struga
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented UI/UX, graphic and motion designer with a passion for crafting intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences. Adept at user research, wireframing, prototyping, and front-end design, with a strong background in branding and digital media. Thrives in collaborative environments, working closely with developers and stakeholders to bring engaging designs to life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic & Motion Designer and UI/UX Designer
Kyvio
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Designed compelling static and animated visual content for web, social media, blogs, and ad campaigns, ensuring strong brand presence across platforms.
- Produced engaging motion graphics and animations using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, enhancing digital marketing efforts and user engagement.
- Developed storyboards and translated concepts into high-quality animated visuals from idea to final delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, and dev) to ensure visual alignment with brand identity and communication goals.
- Actively integrated AI tools (e.g., generative design, AI-assisted animation, and image generation) to enhance productivity, creativity, and idea exploration within the design workflow.
- Stayed current with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in design, motion graphics, and AI to continuously elevate the visual output.
- Additionally contributed to UI/UX design tasks when needed, including prototyping and wireframing with Figma and Adobe XD.
UI/UX & Graphic Design Intern
Technoperia
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: North Macedonia
- Assisted in designing user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Created branding assets such as logos, business cards, and digital marketing collateral.
- Developed interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
- Contributed to usability testing and gathered user feedback for design improvements.
Graphic Designer
Algoritam Center
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: North Macedonia
- Designed branding materials, including logos, brochures, business cards, and digital content.
- Developed print and digital marketing materials for various clients.
- Created compelling visual content for social media, advertisements, and corporate identity.
- Worked closely with clients to bring their brand vision to life through strategic design solutions.
- Assisted in prepress preparation for printed materials, ensuring high-quality output.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science & Engineering
University For Information Science & Technology St
Ohrid, North Macedonia04-2026
UI/UX & Graphic Design - Graphic Design
Design Academy
USA01.2023
UI/UX & Graphic Design - UI/UX & Graphic Design
Brainster Education Center
Skopje, North Macedonia01.2020
HTML5 & CSS3 - Levels I & II
Semos Education Center
Skopje, North Macedonia01.2019
Skills
- Adobe XD
- Figma
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- After Effects
- Premiere Pro
- CapCut
Languages
Macedonian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Serbian
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Graphic & Motion Designer and UI/UX Designer
Kyvio
09.2021 - 03.2025
UI/UX & Graphic Design Intern
Technoperia
08.2020 - 09.2021
Graphic Designer
Algoritam Center
09.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science & Engineering
University For Information Science & Technology St
UI/UX & Graphic Design - Graphic Design
Design Academy
UI/UX & Graphic Design - UI/UX & Graphic Design
Brainster Education Center
HTML5 & CSS3 - Levels I & II
Semos Education Center
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