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Ulkar Salahli

Ulkar Salahli

UX/UI Designer
Waterloo,NSW

Summary

Designer with 6+ years of experience in UX/UI, Product Design and Graphic Design. Worked across various industries, including Government Sector, Online Banking, Software development, Startups, Advertising, and Digital Marketing, both in Australia and Azerbaijan. Expertise extends to conducting user research, market research, wireframing, designing and prototyping for a wide range of platforms, such as websites, mobile applications, online forms, data dashboards, and ATM screens. Skilled at Typography, Design Thinking, as well as sketching and prototyping tools. Passion for animation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

UX/UI Designer & Digital Designer

MINIMIS Technologies
Sydney, NSW
10.2023 - Current
  • Led design efforts at Minimis, focusing on user interfaces for Smart Glasses and Launchers.
  • Conducted user research, usability testing, interviews and surveys to understand user needs and behaviors.
  • Played a pivotal role in the iterative design process, emphasizing user-centered design principles.
  • Contributed to overall branding and graphic design elements of the company.
  • Thrived in a startup environment, consistently delivering innovative design solutions that contributed to the success and innovation of Minimis Technologies.

UX/UI Designer

Digital Agency-SaaS project
Sydney, NSW
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Played a pivotal role in enhancing the user experience of a specialized project management tool tailored for marketing agencies in a SAAS project.
  • Revamped the software's intricate information architecture, transforming it into an intuitive and user-friendly system.
  • Accomplished the simplification of complex data visualization, optimization of dashboards, and addressing data entry challenges.
  • Honed skills in user-centered design, information architecture, and iterative design processes.

UX/UI Designer

Department of Customer Service NSW
Sydney, NSW
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated in the Government sector on diverse teams and projects focusing on user experience design.
  • Contributed to the development of a mobile application, crafting intuitive and visually appealing interfaces aligned with NSW Government Guidelines.
  • Created wireframes, prototypes, and collaborated with developers to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
  • Designed web sites, landing pages, and web portals, translating stakeholder requirements into user-centric design solutions compliant with WCAG standards.
  • Conducted research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design to optimize usability and accessibility.
  • Worked on data dashboards, presenting complex information in a clear and visually engaging manner, adhering to NSW Government Design Systems.
  • Leveraged data visualization skills to design intuitive and interactive dashboards enabling users to easily understand and analyze data insights.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, ensuring successful implementation aligned with project goals in an Agile environment.

Product Designer

Kapital Bank OJSC
Baku, Azerbaijan
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Served as a Product Designer at Kapital Bank, the largest financial institution in Azerbaijan, contributing to various projects within the product design team.
  • Specialized in creating exceptional user experiences for banking products and services, encompassing mobile applications, websites, and ATM screens.
  • Played a key role in the development of digital banking platforms, focusing on mobile applications and web portals, to provide customers with convenient and secure access to diverse banking services, including account management, payments, transfers, and financial planning.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring a holistic approach to product design, and conducted extensive user research to inform design decisions.
  • Designed user-centric interfaces for a range of digital banking products, prioritizing seamless experiences and customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed significantly to creating engaging and innovative financial services experiences in alignment with Kapital Bank's vision.

UX/UI Designer and Graphic Designer

Times Consulting
Baku, Azerbaijan
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Contributed as a UX/UI and Graphic Designer in the digital marketing department of Times Consulting, a leading 360 advertisement agency in Azerbaijan.
  • As a UX/UI designer, focused on crafting user-centered designs for diverse digital marketing projects, collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to understand marketing goals, target audience, and brand identity.
  • Conducted comprehensive user research and analysis to gain insights into user behaviors, preferences, and pain points, guiding the design process effectively.
  • As a Graphic Designer, played a vital role in developing visually impactful marketing materials for various digital channels.
  • Designed eye-catching banners, social media graphics, infographics, and other digital assets to support marketing campaigns.
  • Leveraged creative skills and a deep understanding of design principles to create visually compelling visuals that captured audience attention and effectively conveyed the brand's message.

UX/UI Designer

Marcom Marketing and PR Company
Baku, Azerbaijan
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Served as a UX/UI Designer in a marketing and PR company with a primary focus on designing digital experiences for effective communication of the brand's message and engaging the target audience.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing strategists, copywriters, and PR professionals to understand campaign goals, target demographics, and the overarching brand identity.

Technical Help

Rabita Bank ASC
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Served as a Technical Help Volunteer, taking on the responsibility of addressing and resolving technical issues encountered by bank staff and customers.
  • Specialized in troubleshooting and resolving software and hardware-related problems, contributing to a smoother operational environment.
  • Developed strong problem-solving skills, patience, and a customer-centric approach during the volunteer experience.
  • Recognized the importance of effective communication, emphasizing both explaining technical matters and actively listening to individuals to understand their concerns and needs.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Computer Science

The Academy of Public Administration
Baku, Azerbaijan
08-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic And Web Design

Code Academy
Baku, Azerbaijan
07-2018

Skills

  • Figma
  • Figjam
  • Miro
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, XD)
  • Wireframing and Prototype Design
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Agile Development Methodologies
  • Visual Design
  • Information Architecture
  • User-Centered Design
  • Usability and Accessibility
  • Design Thinking
  • Usability Testing
  • Prototyping
  • User Experience Testing
  • User Research
  • Invision
  • Sketch
  • Axure Pro
  • Voice flow

Certification

  • Advanced User Experience (Userspots Academy)
  • Mobile User Experience Design (Interaction Design Foundation-IDF)
  • Accessibility: How to design for all (Interaction Design Foundation-IDF)
  • Introduction to Data Analytics (TAFE NSW)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Full Professional
Azerbaijani
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Limited

References

References available.

Timeline

UX/UI Designer & Digital Designer

MINIMIS Technologies
10.2023 - Current

UX/UI Designer

Digital Agency-SaaS project
08.2023 - 10.2023

UX/UI Designer

Department of Customer Service NSW
07.2022 - 07.2023

Product Designer

Kapital Bank OJSC
10.2020 - 06.2022

UX/UI Designer and Graphic Designer

Times Consulting
12.2019 - 07.2020

UX/UI Designer

Marcom Marketing and PR Company
10.2018 - 02.2019

Technical Help

Rabita Bank ASC
06.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Applied Science - Computer Science

The Academy of Public Administration

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic And Web Design

Code Academy

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