Hello, I'm Dominika, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I specialize in branding, brand identity, and concept visualization. I am a recent graduate with a First Class Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communication, passionate about vintage design, packaging and typography. During my academic journey and internships, I developed a strong foundation in UI/UX design, user research, and brand identity. I worked closely with developers to design a user interface for a banking app, conducted market research, and rigorously tested the software to identify usability issues. At a marketing agency I contributed to internal rebranding efforts, created iconographic systems, and learned collaboration in a fast-paced environment. I delivered ever-higher standards of execution, always prioritizing both aesthetics and usability. These experiences sharpened my reasoning skills - honing my ability to think from first principles and design with clarity and purpose. What drives me is a strong sense of ownership and ambition. I consistently push myself to deliver more and better. I take pride in being a collaborative team member - someone who supports others without hesitation and believes the best ideas should win, regardless of where they come from.

Dominika Szklany

Hello, I'm Dominika, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I specialize in branding, brand identity, and concept visualization. I am a recent graduate with a First Class Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communication, passionate about vintage design, packaging and typography. During my academic journey and internships, I developed a strong foundation in UI/UX design, user research, and brand identity. I worked closely with developers to design a user interface for a banking app, conducted market research, and rigorously tested the software to identify usability issues. At a marketing agency I contributed to internal rebranding efforts, created iconographic systems, and learned collaboration in a fast-paced environment. I delivered ever-higher standards of execution, always prioritizing both aesthetics and usability. These experiences sharpened my reasoning skills - honing my ability to think from first principles and design with clarity and purpose. What drives me is a strong sense of ownership and ambition. I consistently push myself to deliver more and better. I take pride in being a collaborative team member - someone who supports others without hesitation and believes the best ideas should win, regardless of where they come from.

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Hello, I’m Dominika, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

I specialize in branding, brand identity, and concept visualization. I am a recent graduate with a First Class Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communication, passionate about vintage design, packaging and typography.

During my academic journey and internships, I developed a strong foundation in UI/UX design, user research, and brand identity. I worked closely with developers to design a user interface for a banking app, conducted market research, and rigorously tested the software to identify usability issues. At a marketing agency I contributed to internal rebranding efforts, created iconographic systems, and learned collaboration in a fast-paced environment. I delivered ever-higher standards of execution, always prioritizing both aesthetics and usability. These experiences sharpened my reasoning skills - honing my ability to think from first principles and design with clarity and purpose.

What drives me is a strong sense of ownership and ambition. I consistently push myself to deliver more and better. I take pride in being a collaborative team member - someone who supports others without hesitation and believes the best ideas should win, regardless of where they come from.

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Housekeeping Supervisor at Le Monde and Angel’s Share
August 1, 2022 - June 27, 2024
Responsible for supervising two teams of housekeepers across two prestigious hotels based in Edinburgh. Maintaining daily operations of the housekeeping department, inspecting hotel rooms, assigning daily tasks and implementing housekeeping schedules to meet the highest cleanliness standards. Managing bookings and maintaining an adequate amount of supplies.
Graphic Design Intern at Genoa Black
August 1, 2023 - August 15, 2023
Participated in daily team meetings, client presentation pitches and helped in designing a variety of projects over two weeks time. Responsible for designing an iconographic system for an internal report, constructing brand guidelines for an internal re-branding and helping with daily tasks of other team members.
Software Test Analyst Intern at Investimetric
September 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Responsible for creating reports on Jira, testing the software in search for potential bugs, functionality issues and ensuring to meet the user friendly standards of UI and UX. Communicating frontend and backend errors with web developers. Presenting findings and delivering presentations to the team. Collaborating with another UX Designer in designing the user interface for a banking app. Conducting market research and competitor analysis of the Saudi Arabian banking.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Honours at Visual Communication
August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
First Class Degree
Higher National Diploma at Visual Communication
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
UAL Foundation Diploma at Art and Design
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Qualifications

Matura (A-Level Certificate)
August 11, 2020 - August 11, 2020
A*A*A
IELTS
September 28, 2019 - November 28, 2019
CEFR Level: C1

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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