Hi, I’m Gabriel Ciubotariu, a UI/UX Designer with 5+ years in SaaS and gaming. I combine a 'full-stack' mindset with calm, focused problem-solving to make digital products feel intuitive and effortless. Good design should feel invisible, guiding users naturally through their tasks. I lead the entire design process from product strategy and UX architecture to high-fidelity UI, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and drive product success. I’m passionate about consistent branding, accessible interfaces, and leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery without compromising user-centric outcomes.

Gabriel Ciubotariu

Hi, I’m Gabriel Ciubotariu, a UI/UX Designer with 5+ years in SaaS and gaming. I combine a 'full-stack' mindset with calm, focused problem-solving to make digital products feel intuitive and effortless. Good design should feel invisible, guiding users naturally through their tasks. I lead the entire design process from product strategy and UX architecture to high-fidelity UI, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and drive product success. I’m passionate about consistent branding, accessible interfaces, and leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery without compromising user-centric outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Gabriel Ciubotariu, a UI/UX Designer with 5+ years in SaaS and gaming. I combine a ‘full-stack’ mindset with calm, focused problem-solving to make digital products feel intuitive and effortless. Good design should feel invisible, guiding users naturally through their tasks.

I lead the entire design process from product strategy and UX architecture to high-fidelity UI, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and drive product success. I’m passionate about consistent branding, accessible interfaces, and leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery without compromising user-centric outcomes.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead UI/UX Designer at Tecvivo
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end design strategy for a large-scale gaming platform across web and mobile. Directed the creative vision and core mechanics for 20 game projects. Aligned product, design, and business stakeholders, defined end-to-end user vision, journeys, IA, sitemap, wireframes, prototypes, and testing for real-time betting interactions.
Graphic Designer at Dimsacon
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Brand identity strategy; high-impact promotional design; cross-functional campaign design for seasonal promotions and events; inclusive and functional design to support diverse user needs.
Generalist Designer at Freelancer
June 1, 2019 - Present
Trend research and competitive analysis; branding, digital marketing, and campaign design; cross-functional collaboration to balance user, business, and compliance needs. Delivered cohesive design systems and marketing assets.

Education

at Transilvania University Brașov
September 1, 2025 - May 5, 2026
at Transilvania University Brașov - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sports at Transilvania University of Brașov
September 1, 2025 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

IBM Certified Design Thinking Practitioner
January 1, 2026 - May 5, 2026
Course Work: Getting Started with AI (IBM)
January 1, 2026 - May 5, 2026
IBM Certified Design Thinking Practitioner
January 1, 2026 - May 5, 2026
IBM Certified UX Design Fundamentals
January 1, 2026 - May 5, 2026
Google UX Design
April 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare