# Katerina Rabadzhiyska

Katerina Rabadzhiyska is a remote worker on Himalayas, Lead UI/UX Designer at Kiran Foundation, based in Italy.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@katerinarabadzhiyska

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Strategic UX/UI Designer focused on accessibility and user retention.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Italy |
| Authorized to work in | Italy |
| Job categories | UI UX Designer, Lead UI UX Designer, UX Researcher, Product Designer, UX Designer |
| Skills | Responsive Design, UX UI Design, Wireframing, Visual Hierarchy, Information Architecture, Figma, Hotjar, Heuristic Analysis, Accessibility Testing, Usability Testing, Cross Functional Collaboration, NDA, Iterative Development, Microcopy, Style Guide Management, Agile |

## What I'm looking for

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I am seeking a role that values collaboration and innovation, where I can leverage my UX/UI design skills to create impactful user experiences.
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## About

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With over 15 years of client-focused sales experience, I am a strategic UX/UI Designer dedicated to creating accessible and user-friendly digital experiences. My expertise lies in applying WCAG standards to redesigns, ensuring that user needs align with business objectives. I thrive on collaboration and have successfully worked with cross-functional teams to enhance user retention through thoughtful design.

Currently, I serve as the Lead UI/UX Designer at Kiran Foundation, where I conduct heuristic evaluations and accessibility audits to identify usability issues before website redesigns. My recent projects include redesigning a 10+ page website to improve information architecture and visual hierarchy, resulting in reduced drop-off rates. I am passionate about utilizing data-driven insights, such as Hotjar heatmap analysis, to inform my design decisions and enhance user experiences.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with product teams to develop intuitive interfaces for various platforms, ensuring that functionality and visual appeal are balanced. My commitment to iterative design and user research has allowed me to create high-fidelity prototypes and style guides that maintain consistency across deliverables. I am excited to continue pushing the boundaries of UX/UI design and contributing to projects that prioritize accessibility and user satisfaction.
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## Experience

### Lead UI/UX Designer (current)

Kiran Foundation. Feb 2025 - Present

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Conducted heuristic evaluations and accessibility audits to identify usability and compliance issues ahead of website redesign. Redesigned 10+ page website to improve information architecture, visual hierarchy, and text clarity. Adjusted redesigns based on Hotjar heatmap data to enhance user experience and accessibility and reduced drop off rates.
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Skills: Information-Architecture, Visual-Hierarchy, Hotjar, Figma

### UI/UX Designer

The KeelWorks Foundation. May 2024 - Present

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Collaborated with UX/UI Leads to design two NDA-protected platforms: a portfolio generator tool and a dashboard for educational courses. Partnered with product teams to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces for both projects, balancing functionality with visual appeal. Created user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma for NDA-protected platforms, ensuring alignment wit
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Skills: NDA, User-Flows, Figma, Design-Systems, Wireframing

### UI/UX Designer

Audemy Organization. May 2024 - Present

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Performed heuristic evaluations to assess accessibility compliance and identify areas for improvement in website redesign. Designed responsive web interfaces in Figma, including low and high-fidelity wireframes. Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 10 (developers, PMs, designers) to execute website redesign.
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Skills: Responsive-Design, Accessibility-Compliance, Figma, Low-Fidelity-Wireframes, Wireframing

## Education

### Google

Professional Certificate, UX Design

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Completed a comprehensive program covering the fundamentals of UX design, including user research, ideation, wireframing, and prototyping. Gained practical skills in designing user-centered digital products.
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### Square Academy

Certificate, UI Design for Mobile Apps & Responsive Web

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Studied UI design principles specifically for mobile applications and responsive web interfaces. Developed skills in creating visually appealing and functional user interfaces across different devices.
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### Asen Zlatarov University

Master’s, Business Management

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Pursued advanced studies in Business Management, gaining knowledge in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and leadership. Developed a strong foundation in business principles relevant to various industries.
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## Tech stack

- Gmail
- Figma
- Hotjar

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