Mariia Hodyna
Heerhugowaard
Summary
Experienced UI/UX design professional with a strong portfolio demonstrating a track record of creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences. Utilizes design thinking, wireframing, and prototyping tools to consistently deliver user-centered results. Recognized for effective collaboration within cross-functional teams and the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through innovative design strategies and thorough user research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead UX/UI Designer
Appic
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Festival Platform with 1M+ users
- Led UX/UI for a large-scale festival platform, doubling the user base
- Reduced onboarding time from 11 to 4 minutes, boosting user retention
- Developed scalable design systems and UI kits for consistent branding
- Redesigned Win games, evolving it into a revenue-generating feature, generating €500,000 less than a year
- Implemented Personal pricing, optimizing discounts for high-intent users
- Designed the transition of Appic into a SaaS self-service platform, enabling event organizers to create and manage their own event pages, improving efficiency and scalability
- Redesigned the web shop, integrating a trusted, banking-inspired UI that significantly increased completed transactions
- Conducted UX research & iterative testing to drive user-centric design improvements
- Mentored junior designers, fostering growth and high-quality output
- Festival Platform with 1M+ users
Lead UX/UI Designer
Digilize
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Platform Solutions for Small Businesses
- Designed cinema planning tools, talent-matching systems, and SaaS platforms
- Conducted usability testing and research, ensuring optimal user experience
- Built and maintained UI kits for consistent design across projects
- Partnered with developers, product managers, and stakeholders for seamless execution
- Platform Solutions for Small Businesses
UX/UI Designer
Danavero
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Cloud-Based Media Management System
- Designed a cloud-based signage and media content management system from start to finish
- Led UX audits, wireframing, responsive UI design, and prototype testing
- Developed an admin dashboard for restaurants to manage orders and customer interactions
- Worked closely with a team of 50+ members, ensuring alignment on design objectives
- Cloud-Based Media Management System
UX/UI Designer
Litnevski Studio
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: E-Commerce & Digital Platforms
- Designed e-commerce pharmacy websites for both human and pet care
- Developed an online prescription system connecting users with doctors and pharmacies
- Led research and created scalable design systems in Figma
- E-Commerce & Digital Platforms
UX/UI Designer
Freelance Design Studio
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Designed cybersport auction platforms and cryptocurrency wallets
- Created small business solutions like hotel websites, movie-viewing platforms, and social media tools
- Specialized in SaaS products and mobile-first design
UX/UI Designer
GeekApps
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Website & App Builder for Small Businesses
- Designed CRM systems for a platform enabling small businesses to create websites and apps
- Built reusable UI templates for iOS and Android applications
- Website & App Builder for Small Businesses
UI/UX Designer Stager
GlobalLogic
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Digital Product Engineering Services
- Worked on banking and Smart TV UX/UI projects
- Created interactive prototypes using Sketch and InVision
- Digital Product Engineering Services
Education
Master’s Degree - Architecture
Lviv Polytechnic National University
Lviv12.2013
UX/UI designer - Adaptive Web Design Course
Lviv IT School (LITS)
Lviv01.2017
Skills
- End-to-end design process
- High-fidelity wireframing
- Low-fidelity wireframing
- Prototyping
- User testing
- User interviews
- Usability testing
- UX audit
- Data-driven design decisions
- Scalable component libraries
- Cross-platform consistency
- Intuitive interfaces
- Accessibility
- Figma
- Jira
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Mentoring junior designers
- Working with cross-functional teams
- Teamwork skills
- User research
- Mobile design
Websites
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Elementary
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead UX/UI Designer
Appic
07.2021 - Current
Lead UX/UI Designer
Digilize
07.2021 - Current
UX/UI Designer
Danavero
11.2020 - 07.2021
UX/UI Designer
Litnevski Studio
03.2019 - 10.2020
UX/UI Designer
Freelance Design Studio
11.2018 - 03.2019
UX/UI Designer
GeekApps
09.2017 - 11.2018
UI/UX Designer Stager
GlobalLogic
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master’s Degree - Architecture
Lviv Polytechnic National University
UX/UI designer - Adaptive Web Design Course
Lviv IT School (LITS)
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