Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Timeline
Personal Information
Work Availability
Software
Timeline
cropped
Mac Janas

Mac Janas

Lead designer
New York,NY

Summary

Hard-working, detail-oriented, passionate about UX and UI, typography, design, music and any other type of art. Ambitious, loving to work with team. After hours musician and photographer. Accomplished designer with outstanding interface performance analysis, project modeling and mapping skills. Analyzed, documented and reported challenges affecting interface output. Critical thinker with great analytical background.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Lead

Bunge
11.2022 - Current
  • Design system and user flows for Bunge's shipping system
  • Consistently met or exceeded client expectations by delivering aesthetically appealing designs that also effectively addressed business objectives.
  • Evaluated existing user interfaces for improvement opportunities, leading to significant enhancements in overall user satisfaction.
  • Enhanced user experience by conducting extensive research and analysis of target audiences, resulting in improved usability and satisfaction.

Freelance Senior UX/UI Designer

mServices
06.2022 - Current
  • UX/UI design for banking mobile systems
  • Communicated with product managers and UX designers to translate project requirements and business objectives into polished user interfaces.
  • Tested websites at different design and production stages to assess conformance with designs.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs.

Freelance Designer

hevi.studio
07.2014 - 01.2024
  • UX/UI design, print design for various clients
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project completion.
  • Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance.
  • Designed and developed interactive web and mobile experiences to drive user engagement.
  • Incorporated feedback from clients and team members to optimize designs for maximum impact.

Freelance Senior UX/UI Designer

Pracuj.pl
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Information architecture, UX/UI for website dedicated to business clients
  • Grupa Pracuj is leader of digital recruitment market in Poland (EU)
  • Collaborated with teammates to deliver valuable features meeting business and customer needs.
  • Tested websites at different design and production stages to assess conformance with designs.

Freelance Senior UX/UI Designer

Fandom
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • DnD Beyond app: Analyzing, pointing current issues and delivering solutions, adding new functionalities, redesigning app and delivering key ux/ui directions, working closely with PM and developers
  • Operated in global development environment, working across multiple time zones and cultures.
  • Used wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.

Senior UX & UI Designer

ZEISS
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Client's portal UX/UI
  • Presented insightful findings from UX research studies, informing stakeholders on necessary design changes for better user experiences.
  • Led redesign efforts for legacy applications, modernizing interfaces while preserving critical functionality desired by existing users.

Art Director

GAMA
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Deliver captivating designs for magazine layouts, seamlessly blending creativity with strategic visual elements to engage and captivate audience.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Led creative direction

Lead Designer

TVP Sport
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • UX/UI for Pyeongchang Olympics, FIFA World Cup and in result Sports portal
  • Enhanced user experience by creating intuitive interfaces and seamless navigation elements.
  • Collaborated with developers to implement responsive designs that adapt seamlessly across devices.
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to review project status, discuss challenges, and develop solutions for successful outcomes.

Senior UX/UI Designer

Allianz
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • External consulting for one of the largest insurance companies: Designing user interfaces for web and mobile, Participating in development of design guidelines, Collaborating with designers, developers and managers
  • Researched and proposed new solutions to make website more user-friendly.
  • Created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts to clients and developers alike.

Senior UX & UI Designer

Nordea
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • UX/UI of mobile banking app
  • Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
  • Designed and developed interactive web and mobile experiences to drive user engagement.

Senior UX/UI Designer

Capgemini
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • External consulting: Designing interactions (wireframes, architecture), Designing interfaces for web and mobile projects, Designing mobile apps (native) from concept to final stage, Working closely with PM's, PO's, copywriters and developers.

Senior Designer

HSBC
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Full-time at the largest bank in the world: Redesign of hsbc.com including service architecture, UX & UI, Improvement of several internal projects, Key visuals for advertisements (Future of retirement programme), Cooperating with PO's, PM's, copywriters and developers.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Lead Designer

Naspers
09.2009 - 03.2012
  • Full-time at then leading instant messenger app in Poland: Directing a team of graphic designers, coordinating work with developers, analysing and streamlining processes, Look&feel of new GG instant messenger version (formerly known as Gadu-Gadu) and rebranding of GaduAir (mobile operator), Final design of application for both Windows and Mac, Working closely with CEO, CTO, copywriters, PM's, PO's, devs

Junior Designer

Interia
12.2006 - 03.2008
  • Starting as a banner creator, quickly responsible for key products, New webmail, corporate website, web portals, key visual for Interia's self promotional campaign (the first one made internally)

Education

Master of Science - Architecture

University of Technology
Cracow
01.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Drawing

Hand Drawing School
Cracow

High School Diploma -

Music School
Cracow
06.1994

Skills

  • Creative direction
  • UX and UI Design
  • Prototyping
  • Product Design
  • Design Research
  • Design management
  • Public Speaking
  • Issue Resolution

Websites

Timeline

  • Freelance designer, hevi.studio, 07/2014, now, Krakow, PL, Information architecture, user experience and user interfaces, Designing for different type of media, including print and tv, Supervising the design aspect of developing for the web and mobile, Analysing and streamlining processes in project teams, Meeting clients to discuss the objectives and requirements
  • Freelance senior ux/ui designer, mServices, 06/2022, now, Delivering ux/ui for banking apps (Wells Fargo, Riyad Bank, mBank), Cooperating within the organizations on a daily basis, Building design systems
  • Design lead, Bunge, 11/2022, now, Warsaw, PL, Building shipping system design from scratch, Gathering requirements, creating concepts and presenting to stakeholders, Working closely with developers, Delivering design system and spreading it across variety of products within the company
  • Freelance senior ux/ui designer, Pracuj.pl, 03/2021, 03/2022, Warsaw, PL, Information architecture, ux and ui for website dedicated to business clients. Grupa Pracuj is the leader of the digital recruitment market.
  • Art director, GAMA, 12/2015, 12/2019, Krakow, PL, Layout and DTP for magazine dedicated to polish music, Concept stage and several proposals at the beginning, Final design for each issue of the magazine
  • Senior UX & UI designer, Nordea, 01/2016, 01/2017, Copenhagen, DK, Designing user interfaces for web and mobile projects (UX/UI), Participating in development of design guidelines in the area of creating and using graphic components (UX/UI Guidelines) for all client's projects, Collaborating with designers, developers and account managers to deliver the best product
  • Senior UX & UI designer, Allianz, 01/2017, 10/2017, Munich, DE, Designing user interfaces for web and mobile, Participating in development of design guidelines, Collaborating with designers, developers and managers
  • Lead designer, TVP Sport, 10/2017, 09/2019, Krakow/Warsaw, PL, Delivering concepts and finished layouts, Working closely with front & back-end teams, Organizing work for the team of designers, Designs made: Sport.tvp.pl, Pyeongchang Olympics, World Cup 2018
  • Senior UX & UI designer, ZEISS, 09/2019, 09/2020, Munich, DE, Designing user interfaces for web and mobile, Participating in development of design guidelines, Collaborating with designers, developers and managers
  • Freelance senior ux/ui designer, Fandom, 05/2021, 10/2021, Poznan, PL, Analyzing, pointing current issues and delivering solutions, Adding new functionalities, Redesigning the app and delivering key ux/ui directions, Working closely with PM and devsGG Naspers
  • Art director, GG Naspers, 09/2009, 03/2012, Warsaw, PL, Directing a team of graphic designers, coordinating work with developers, analysing and streamlining processes, Look&feel of new GG instant messenger version (formerly known as Gadu-Gadu) and rebranding of GaduAir (mobile operator), Final design of application for both Windows and Mac, Working closely with CEO, CTO, copywriters, PM's, PO's, devs
  • Junior designer, Interia, 12/2006, 03/2008, Krakow, PL, Starting as a banner creator, quickly responsible for key products, New webmail, corporate website, web portals, Key visual for Interia's self promotional campaign (the first one made internally)
  • Senior designer, HSBC, 03/2012, 03/2014, Krakow, PL, Redesign of hsbc.com including service architecture, UX & UI, Improvement of several internal projects, Key visuals for advertisements (Future of retirement programme), Cooperating with PO's, PM's, copywriters and developers
  • Senior UX & UI designer, Capgemini, 01/2015, 12/2015, Krakow, PL, Designing interactions (wireframes, architecture), Designing interfaces for web and mobile projects, Designing mobile apps (native) from concept to final stage, Working closely with PM's, PO's, copywriters and developers

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 02/08/82

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Software

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Illustrator

Logic

Timeline

Design Lead

Bunge
11.2022 - Current

Freelance Senior UX/UI Designer

mServices
06.2022 - Current

Freelance Senior UX/UI Designer

Fandom
05.2021 - 10.2021

Freelance Senior UX/UI Designer

Pracuj.pl
03.2021 - 03.2022

Senior UX & UI Designer

ZEISS
09.2019 - 09.2020

Lead Designer

TVP Sport
10.2017 - 09.2019

Senior UX/UI Designer

Allianz
01.2017 - 10.2017

Senior UX & UI Designer

Nordea
01.2016 - 01.2017

Art Director

GAMA
12.2015 - 12.2019

Senior UX/UI Designer

Capgemini
01.2015 - 12.2015

Freelance Designer

hevi.studio
07.2014 - 01.2024

Senior Designer

HSBC
03.2012 - 03.2014

Lead Designer

Naspers
09.2009 - 03.2012

Junior Designer

Interia
12.2006 - 03.2008

Master of Science - Architecture

University of Technology

Some College (No Degree) - Drawing

Hand Drawing School

High School Diploma -

Music School
Mac JanasLead designer