Nikola Uzunov
Designer
Location
Varna, Bulgaria
Toptal Member Since
November 9, 2017
Nikola is a passionate designer who loves exploring and solving problems. He has over eight years of experience in UI/UX fields, designing for renowned startups and products, successfully leading teams, and managing a local design studio. Nikola strives to create incredibly easy-to-use and intuitive user experiences and designs in his work.
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Work Experience
2020 - 2023
Product Designer
Lithic
- Collaborated with PMs and stakeholders on different projects as the first design hire at the company and worked on everything that a customer could interact with.
- Designed the UI/UX for an iOS app and a web platform.
- Created marketing pages and motion designs for specific sections.
- Produced marketing assets for various platforms and ads and internal and external decks.
Technologies: Figma, Sketch, Web Design, User Flows, Fintech, User Interface (UI), Product Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Design, Mobile Design, Design Systems, User Journeys, Style Guides, UI Components, Landing Page Design, Logo Design, Websites, Web App Design, Web App UI, Marketing Design, Dashboard Design, Website Redesign, UX Wireframes, Layout Design, Slack, Web App UX, Web UI Design, Digital Product Design, Consumer-facing Product Design, Native Mobile Apps, Responsive Web Apps
2018 - 2020
Founding Designer
Stopwatch
- Built the UI and UX of the MVP for iOS and web platforms.
- Tested different concepts with the Stopwatch community.
- Expanded the brand look and feel beyond the original logo.
- Built pitch decks, supporting materials, and marketing assets for various media channels.
- Explored ideas for using motion design on both mobile and web platforms.
Technologies: Figma, After Effects CC, Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), Product Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Design, Mobile Design, Design Systems, User Journeys, Style Guides, UI Components, Landing Page Design, Logo Design, Websites, Web App Design, Web App UI, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Dashboard Design, Social Media Apps, Website Redesign, UX Wireframes, Layout Design, Slack, Art Direction, Web App UX, Web UI Design, Digital Product Design, Consumer-facing Product Design, Native Mobile Apps, Responsive Web Apps
2015 - 2018
Creative Director
Dtail Studio
- Solved various UX problems through wireframes that turned into prototypes.
- Created innovative UI solutions that follow the latest trends and styles.
- Led a team to create the best possible user experience for world-known products and startups.
- Conducted client talks and negotiations and led a successful studio-funded project.
- Managed project tasks and schedules while handling the overall communication with the clients.
Technologies: Teamwork, Adobe CC, Sketch, MockFlow, InVision, Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Design, Mobile Design, eCommerce UI, Landing Page Design, Websites, Marketing Design, eCommerce, eCommerce Design, Website Redesign, UX Wireframes, Layout Design, Slack, Project Management, Web App UX, Web UI Design
2010 - 2015
Founder
UnickDesigns
- Produced creative solutions and experiences for interesting projects using various tools, such as Figma, InVision, Sketch, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Managed several Instagram accounts. Built products for iOS, Android, and the web.
- Contributed to projects in fintech, streaming, media, and more.
Technologies: Teamwork, Adobe CC, Sketch, MockFlow, InVision, Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, eCommerce UI, Landing Page Design, Websites, eCommerce, eCommerce Design, Squarespace, Website Redesign, UX Wireframes, Layout Design, Framer Prototyping, Adobe Experience Design (XD), MacOS, Design Direction, Slack, Windows, Project Management, Art Direction, Dental Care, Bio Design, Web App UX, Shopify
Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of Economics Varna - Varna, Bulgaria
2008 - 2013
Associate's Degree in Computer Science
Technical High School, Varna - Varna, Bulgaria
Certifications
JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT
Certificate in Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen
Harvard Business School Online
