Tetiana Olesnevych | UX/UI Designer, User Researcher

Chicago, IL | 312-505-3805 | tetiana.olesnevych@gmail.com

I am a forward-thinking and empathetic UX/UI Designer and User Researcher, committed to elevating user experiences and accessibility with cutting-edge design strategies. My methodology merges imaginative solutions with an in-depth comprehension of user requirements, striving to forge seamless digital environments that cultivate user satisfaction.

Professional Experience

Jan 2023 - Mar 2024

Upwork | UX/UI Designer | Chicago, Illinois

  • • Led UX design projects for digital products, enhancing user experience through strategic design solutions that increased user engagement by up to 35% across multiple platforms, ensuring WCAG 2.2 compliance.

    • Collaborated with clients from various sectors to translate business requirements into compelling, user-centered designs, consistently meeting project deadlines and budget constraints.

    • Applied design thinking to address complex challenges, creating innovative features that increased customer retention by 20% and met accessibility standards.

    • Managed UX documentation and design systems, promoting consistency across digital assets with an emphasis on accessibility.

    • Established design standards and style guides, ensuring uniformity across platforms and enhancing brand coherence through rigorous user research and testing.

Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

General Assembly| User Experience Design Intern | Chicago, Illinois

  • Applied user research methodologies, including persona development and user journey mapping, to understand customer needs and drive informed design decisions.

  • Crafted detailed wireframes and interactive prototypes for five projects, demonstrating a nuanced grasp of design principles and collaborating with the team to foster cross-functional communication.

  • Conducted thorough usability testing, actively integrating user feedback into design iterations to enhance overall user experiences, focusing on business needs and marketing goals.

  • Utilized a hands-on approach to practice user-centered design methods, including user research, personas, information architecture, usability testing, user flows, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, responsive design, accessibility, design tools, team collaboration, and client relations.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Lens N Specs | Administration Assistant | Chicago, Illinois

  • Effectively juggled multiple tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating adeptness in vision care billing and insurance claim management in a fast-paced office.

  • Led social media design and marketing collateral creation, significantly enhancing the office's brand presence.

Aug 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Mastered news content review and editing, emphasizing accuracy, clarity, and style, ensuring high-quality publication standards.

  • Excelled in fast-paced newsroom environments, combining swift decision-making with meticulous story crafting, enhancing team efficiency and news precision.

Parlament UA | News Editor | Kyiv, Ukraine

Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Spearheaded web project prototyping and design, delivering user-centric interfaces that enhanced intuitiveness and visual appeal.

  • Formulated distinctive brand identities and consistency guidelines, in partnership with designers and developers, boosting brand coherence and impact.

New Focus | Web Designer | Kyiv, Ukraine

UX Design Projects

Allie Marko Interior Studio | UX/ UI designer, User Researcher | Brand and Digital Revitalization

  • Implemented innovative business strategies and revamped the brand identity using AI tools, enhancing navigation and design features to boost online visibility and client interaction.

  • Elevated the studio’s brand by articulating a unique design philosophy and enriching the portfolio, strategically enhancing user engagement and catalyzing audience growth through targeted promotions and compelling storytelling.

Infinite Goods | UX/ UI designer, User Researcher | E-commerce Integration

  • Led a comprehensive user research initiative, conducted deep contextual inquiry, and implemented a robust information architecture, showcasing a holistic approach to user-centered and visually appealing design aligned with brand standards.

  • Implemented strategic initiatives and optimizations, achieving a remarkable increase in conversion rates to a benchmark of 2%, showcasing a tangible influence on the product's success.

Moleskine | UX/ UI designer, User Researcher | Tablet Optimization

  • Successfully executed the strategic implementation of a dynamic community, solidifying the brand's commitment to a vibrant, interactive platform for creative expression through prioritization.

  • Pioneered the integration of 'Sharing' and 'Posting' features within smart notes, fostering seamless content exchange among community users and driving a substantial increase in user engagement.

Bridget’s Irish Cottage | UX/ UI designer, User Researcher | Responsive Website Redesign

  • Spearheaded website redesign with a focus on user-centric navigation and menu clarity, resulting in a seamless and intuitive browsing experience.

  • Implemented information empowerment strategies, delivering detailed product insights, high-quality visuals, and customer reviews, resulting in an increase in customer decision confidence.

  • Optimized the checkout process, eliminating unnecessary steps and introducing faster options, enhancing overall user satisfaction and streamlining the purchasing journey

Gauge | UX/ UI designer, User Researcher | Native Mobile App

  • Developed a user-friendly dashboard for holistic progress tracking, achievements, and time spent on the app.

  • Implemented user-centric features for a deeper real-world understanding of language.

  • Integrated videos, music, books, quizzes, games, virtual language immersion experiences, and live chat with tutors to provide diverse and engaging learning experiences.

Skills

UX Design | User Research, Design thinking, Human-centered design, Interaction Design, Design Research, Information Architecture, Survey Design, Journey Mapping, Problem-solving, Visual Design, Responsive design, Product Design, User experience design, User flows, User interface design, Mobile design, Wireframing, Prototyping.

UX Research |  User Interviews, Market research, Usability Testing, Usability Heuristics, Qualitative Researches, Quantitative Analysis, Card Sorting, Tree Testing, Competitive Analysis, Product Enhancements, Prototyping.

Tools | Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Usability Testing Software, Adobe CC.

Education

Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

General Assembly | Chicago, Illinois, USA

User Experience Design Immersive

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv| Kyiv, Ukraine                   

Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Social Communication 

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

National Aviation University | Kyiv, Ukraine                                                                                                 Master's degree in Journalism  

Sep 2016 - May 2020