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Samvel Atayan

@samvelatayan

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Business-savvy UX and Brand Designer with 15+ years experience.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and innovation, where I can leverage my design skills to solve complex problems and contribute to meaningful projects.

I am a business-savvy UX Designer with over 6 years of experience and a Brand Designer with 9 years of expertise, specializing in web3, e-commerce, B2B/B2C, and SaaS. My unique ability to bridge product strategy with visual execution has led to a proven track record of launching products from the ground up. I thrive on collaborating with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to deliver innovative, user-centric solutions that resonate in global markets, particularly in the EU and US.

In my current role as UX Designer and Art Director at Belong.net, I have successfully designed and led the UX/UI of our application, growing our user base from 0 to 85K monthly active users. My experience includes conducting extensive UX research and usability testing to optimize user experiences, developing scalable design systems, and leading creative teams to ensure brand consistency across platforms. I am passionate about solving real-world problems and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve both user satisfaction and business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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UX Designer & Art Director

Current

Belong.net

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

As the Head of Design, I led the UX/UI design for the Belong.net application, growing user engagement from 0 to 85K MAU. I conducted extensive UX research and developed a scalable design system, enhancing user experience and reducing design-to-development time by 20%. Collaborated with industry leaders and managed a creative team to ensure alignment with business goals.

UX Research UX UI Design Design Systems Figma Adobe Photoshop Team Leadership Usability Testing Brand Identity Data Analysis Problem Solving

Art Director and UX Designer

Nexus CAP

Sep 2017 - Nov 2024 (7 years 2 months)

In my role at Nexus CAP, I contributed to building an e-commerce brand from the ground up. I redesigned the website to boost conversions by 35% and created design systems and brand guidelines for multiple brands. My efforts in usability testing improved the checkout process and increased sales.

Usability Testing Brand Development Team Leadership Graphic Design Amazon Shop Creation Design Systems

Independent Designer

Self Employed

Aug 2012 - Sep 2017 (5 years 1 month)

As an Independent Designer, I created websites and UI for various industries including FinTech and Education. I worked with startups to develop branding and graphic design solutions, managing creative teams to deliver high-quality projects.

Web Design UI Design Branding Graphic Design Team Management SaaS Design Logo Design Creative Direction Market Research

Graphic Designer

ADMOS

Nov 2011 - Aug 2012 (9 months)

At ADMOS, I designed packaging and graphic materials for social media and print production. Collaborated with a team of designers and clients to deliver creative solutions that met project requirements.

Graphic Design Social Media Design Team Collaboration Client Meetings Adobe Creative Suite Print Production Branding

Graphic Designer

ARAKSYS

Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 (11 months)

At ARAKSYS, I created graphic designs for hotels and restaurants, including digital illustrations and monitored printing processes. Collaborated with the CEO and marketing team to ensure design alignment with business objectives.

Graphic Design Team Collaboration Branding Adobe Creative Suite Design Strategy Market Research