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cristi vodă

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Product designer passionate about UX and collaborative design processes.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, creativity, and growth opportunities in product design and UX.

Hi, I’m Cristi, a product designer based in Bucharest. My design journey began in 2014, inspired by stunning photo manipulations I encountered online. Over the years, I have expanded my skills into graphic design, 3D design, and animation, while also taking on various client projects. In 2020, I discovered UX design, which felt like 'love at first sight' as I was captivated by the perfect blend of design and science.

I thrive in collaborative environments and have experience working with international product teams. My background in advertising and influencer marketing provides me with a unique perspective on user behaviors and needs. At Ateliere Creative Technologies, I redesigned the Task Management System, attracting new customers and increasing efficiency by 20%. My journey has equipped me with a diverse skill set that I leverage to shape business strategies and project requirements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Designer

Current

Ateliere Creative Technologies

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Redesigned the Task Management System in our core product from the ground up, attracting two major new customers and increasing efficiency by 20% for clients who adopted the new system. Collaborated in an agile environment with diverse stakeholders, including product owners, managers, developers, QA engineers, and fellow designers.

Product Design Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Management Business Strategy

Current

Freelance Designer

Current

Self-employed

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Worked on a multitude of projects spanning multiple design disciplines, including 3D animations, UI design, and multi-media design. Created graphic design, music videos visualizers, and social media content.

3D Animation UI Design Multimedia Design Graphic Design Social Media Marketing Viral Marketing

Product Designer

Fortech

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Redesigned the login and registration flow for multiple BCA Marketplace sites, creating a unified experience across European operations. Participated in the entire design process, from requirements gathering to providing feedback on developer work.

Product Design User Flows Usability Testing User Research Stakeholder Management Design Systems Affinity Mapping

UX Designer

Fortech

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Worked on multiple projects including MassMutual, focusing on interactions and UI for the Sanderling Platform, a powerful data migration software suite. Enhanced interaction and modernized the UI of the Bosch eBike Connect app to meet current standards.

UX Design UI Design Interaction Design User Research Agile Data Migration Mobile Application Design

Social Media and Viral Marketing Specialist

SocialShare

Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Helped new products from clients become viral by creating popular trends on social media. Developed and implemented strategies for social media and viral marketing.

Social Media Marketing Viral Marketing Trend Analysis Content Creation Digital Marketing Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai

Bachelor's Degree, Advertising

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, focusing on key principles and practices within the field. Gained foundational knowledge relevant to communication and marketing strategies.

The Informal School of IT

Bootcamp Certificate, Web Development

Completed a Web Development Bootcamp, acquiring practical skills in web development technologies. Focused on front-end and potentially some back-end development principles.

The Informal School of IT

Bootcamp Certificate, UX Design

Completed a UX Design Bootcamp, gaining comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in user experience design principles and methodologies. Developed skills in user research, wireframing, and prototyping.

Interaction Design Foundation

Certification, UX Design Fundamentals

Obtained a certification in UX Design Fundamentals from the Interaction Design Foundation. This program provided a solid understanding of core UX principles and practices.

Coursera

Certification, Graphic Design

Earned a Graphic Design Certification from Coursera, enhancing skills in visual communication and design software. This certification covered various aspects of graphic design.

Google Digital Garage

Certification, Digital Marketing

Completed a Digital Marketing Certification through Google Digital Garage. This program provided insights into various digital marketing strategies and tools.