KATERYNA NOVOSAD
Somerville,MA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance UI and UX Designer
Self Employed
02.2022 - Current
- Developed wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design ideas to the development team.
- Gathered meaningful insights from users through interviews, surveys, and usability tests to inform future design decisions.
- Balanced aesthetics with functionality in designs, resulting in visually appealing products that effectively met user needs.
- Implemented responsive design principles for optimal viewing on various devices and screen sizes.
- Boosted conversion rates by optimizing landing pages and calls-to-action throughout websites and apps.
Art Instructor
Muse Paintbar
02.2022 - Current
- Led large group live painting sessions, guiding participants step-by-step to create finished acrylic artworks, ensuring an engaging and accessible experience for diverse skill levels.
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with a wide audience, fostering a collaborative and positive atmosphere.
- Delivered clear, real-time instructions to a non-technical audience, an approach that translates well into user-centered design communication.
- Effectively managed time and resources during live events to ensure participants completed projects within the allotted timeframe.
UI/UX Designer
Movably
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
- Created style guides and design systems to maintain consistency across all platforms and products.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Designed creative visuals for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
Graphic Designer Intern
SALYSE Magazine
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns, using expert typography to ensure balanced compositions for print and digital.
- Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines under pressure without sacrificing quality or creativity.
Education
BFA - Illustration
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2021
Associate of Science - Studio Arts
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05-2019
Skills
- UI/UX Design
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- User research
- Usability testing
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Visual design
- Responsive design
- Basic HTML CSS
- Illustration
Certification
- Web Design Junior
Projector Institute | May 2024 - Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes
California Institute of the Arts | Aug 2023 - Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture
California Institute of the Arts | May 2023 - UX Design Fundamentals
California Institute of the Arts | Mar 2023
Timeline
Freelance UI and UX Designer
Self Employed
02.2022 - Current
Art Instructor
Muse Paintbar
02.2022 - Current
UI/UX Designer
Movably
10.2021 - 09.2022
Graphic Designer Intern
SALYSE Magazine
05.2021 - 08.2021
BFA - Illustration
Lesley University
Associate of Science - Studio Arts
Bunker Hill Community College
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