Vagif Aghayev
@vagifaghayev
Results-driven UX/UI designer with over 6 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven UX/UI designer with over 6 years of proven experience in crafting web and mobile solutions that prioritize user satisfaction and business goals. My expertise lies in user-centered design, wireframing, and design systems, with a track record of translating research into intuitive, high-impact digital products. I have successfully contributed to complex projects in sectors including fintech, e-commerce, and marketing, consistently advocating for iterative design methodologies and usability testing to optimize user flows.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated across product, development, and business teams to bridge user needs with technical feasibility. I am recognized for enhancing developer handoff speed, reducing design inconsistencies, and accelerating feedback cycles. My notable projects include work on marketplace platforms and enterprise-level dashboards used by thousands of users. I am fluent in Azerbaijani, English, and Turkish, with intermediate proficiency in French and German, which allows me to communicate effectively in diverse environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX/UI Designer
Skybox Security Inc
Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)
Spearheaded user research and competitive audits, leading to design insights that optimized product usability and flow. Advocated for iterative design practices, resulting in a 20% increase in stakeholder approval rates on first review. Enhanced design system consistency, improving handoff efficiency with developers by 30%.
UX/UI Designer
Development Co.
Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)
Conducted in-depth competitive audits that influenced strategic UI adjustments and aligned product direction with user expectations. Built and standardized design system components, enabling faster prototyping and visual consistency across platforms.
UX/UI Designer
BestComp Group IT Co.
Sep 2022 - Oct 2022 (1 month)
Executed user research initiatives to develop user personas and empathy maps, influencing feature prioritization. Championed client workshops on UX psychology, reducing scope misalignment by 35%. Delivered a user-centric mobile app available on the App Store.
UX/UI Designer
Marcom Marketing & PR Co.
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Executed the full UX/UI cycle for corporate site design with mobile responsiveness and brand coherence. Collaborated with copywriters and developers to launch high-performing digital ad pages.
UX/UI Designer
Prospect SMB
Oct 2018 - Oct 2018 (0 months)
Rapidly prototyped and tested UX concepts for client-facing mobile applications. Identified core usability issues through user testing, informing revisions that improved app navigation.
UX/UI Designer
Gamidov Web Design Studio
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)
Created a bold and creative design tailored to the visual storytelling needs of an advertising agency. Led design sprints to prototype web UI solutions that aligned with business needs and user feedback.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Code Academy
Certificate, Graphic and Web Design
2018 - 2018
Earned a certificate in Graphic and Web Design, gaining skills in visual design, user interface design, and web development principles.
Azerbaijan State University of Languages
Bachelor's, English Language Teaching
2011 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor's degree in English Language Teaching, focusing on language acquisition, pedagogy, and communication skills. Developed a strong foundation in teaching methodologies and language proficiency.
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