Mircea Gui - Senior UX Designer - Big Interview | Himalayas
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Mircea Gui

@mirceagui

Experienced UX Designer with a passion for ethical design.

Romania

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values ethical design and offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration.

I am an experienced UX Designer with over 13 years of expertise in crafting and leading digital experiences for a diverse range of American companies, from innovative startups to established Fortune 500 enterprises. My career has been marked by a collaborative approach, working closely with stakeholders across various industries, including banking, entertainment, commerce, and e-learning. I have successfully led teams of designers, notably serving as the UX Technology Lead for a 12-member team, where I emphasized the importance of ethical and inclusive design practices.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong skill set in user research, usability testing, and design systems. My recent role as a Senior UX Designer at Big Interview involved integrating AI technology into our core application and launching new products, significantly enhancing user experience. I take pride in my ability to mentor and lead design teams, ensuring that our projects not only meet user needs but also adhere to sustainable and inclusive design principles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BI
Current

Senior UX Designer

Big Interview

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

As a Senior UX Designer at Big Interview, I developed features for the core application and new product launches, including the mobile app. I co-created three distinct design systems and integrated AI technology into various features, enhancing functionality for both B2B and B2C products.

YO

Lead UX Designer / UX Manager

Yopeso

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 5 months)

At Yopeso, I played a pivotal role in creating the online infrastructure for Fortune Business Magazine across mobile and web platforms. I co-led a team of designers and delivered a redesign project that earned an award for its innovative digital package.

3P

Lead UX Designer

3PillarGlobal

Aug 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 11 months)

In my role at 3PillarGlobal, I provided UI/UX design services for Decision Lens and led a team of designers while collaborating with a client-side design team for Cadent. I also mentored junior designers, helping them with projects and personal development.

YA

Senior UX Designer

Yardi

May 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 4 months)

As a Senior UX Designer at Yardi, I updated the design system and modernized visual designs for Property Shark. I collaborated with technical and marketing teams to optimize the user subscription process, achieving a significant increase in subscription rates.

CS

Senior UI/UX Designer

Cognizant Softvision

Aug 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 9 months)

In my role at Cognizant Softvision, I delivered UI design packages and UX flows for blue-chip companies and startups, including collaboration with Microsoft on a social media monitoring tool.

FR

Various Design Roles

Freelance

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)

Between 2007 and 2011, I held various positions as an interior designer, game environment modeler, and freelance graphic designer, contributing to diverse design projects.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AC

Art and Design University of Cluj-Napoca

Master’s Degree, Industrial Design

2008 - 2010

Activities and societies: Internship at Becker GMBH, participated in Project Fabrec.

Completed a Master’s Degree in Industrial Design with a thesis titled 'Emergency Mobile Home'. Participated in an internship at Becker GMBH focusing on plywood furniture design and engaged in a cross-disciplinary artistic project at Le Mirail University in France.

FO

Faculty of Visual Arts, Oradea

Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Design

2005 - 2008

Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, focusing on various design principles and practices.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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