Experience

2023
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2020

GFK

Lead Product Designer
UK, London - Contractor

GFk is a leading provider of data and insights on consumer and market trends. It helps clients such as Google, Samsung and more to make informed decisions and optimize their market share.

I was a product designer at GFk, where I led and contributed to various projects, working closely with PMs, POs, data scientists, software engineers and fellow designers. Throughout my 2 years here I used all my skillset such as interviews, prototyping, improving the design workflow, contributing to the design library, presenting at company conferences and so on.

  • Project Leader
  • UI and prototype
  • UX research
  • Design System

2020
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2018

UK Atomic Energy Authority - Public Sector

UX/UI Designer & Web Developer
UK, London - Oxford - Contractor

UK Atomic Energy is the leading institution for fusion research in the country and a part of Euro Fusion, a network of 28 nations with advanced technology.

I joined the organization as a hybrid UX/UI designer and developer to streamline processes and worked on creating consistent product experiences across all platforms with speed and efficiency. I led, designed, and developed two of the main projects: the project management system that improved the workflow and the facility hazard locator.

  • Web Development
  • UI/UX
  • VISUAL DESIGN
  • Mobile
  • PLATFORM/SYSTEMS DESIGN

2020
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2014

Freelancing

My experience includes working with agencies, design studios and solo projects. I have mainly focused on responsive site design, UI design, front-end development layouts, branding, motion design, and prototyping.

Some examples:

Project: Podiatry Services - NHS

Product Designer - Front End Dev
United Kingdom, Oxford

Project: Best Pet - e-commerce platform

Product Designer - Front End Dev
Europe, Greece

Project: Congress of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Product Designer - Front End Dev
Europe, Greece

Project: Akanthus - Momentum Group

Product Designer - Illustrator
Europe, Greece

2014

2013

Webflow

Product Designer
Europe, Greece

I was a product designer and front-end developer when I was working at Webflow, a creative agency that helps businesses create stunning websites, web apps and mobile apps. I gathered massive amounts of experience in designing e-commerce solutions for various clients, from small shops to large corporations. Furthermore i sharpened my skills in user research, wireframing/ prototyping and influencing board/stakeholders' strategic decision making.

  • User Research
  • Web Development
  • VISUAL DESIGN
  • Mobile
  • PLATFORM/SYSTEMS DESIGN

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My CV

Skills

  • UI interaction
  • UX research
  • Presentation to wider audience + Conference
  • Branding
  • Project Strategic negotiation
  • Figma , adobe XD or any other tool
  • UI animation (Lottie)
  • Front-End UI Engineering

Lingo

Albanian

Greek

English

BSc in Computer Science

With second-class honours first division (2:1)