I'm a UX/UI designer with a unique background in social work, which has developed my ability to empathize with users and design solutions that truly meet their needs. I specialize in crafting intuitive and engaging web and mobile experiences using user-centered design and thoughtful strategies.\n\nWith strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, I focus on creating functional, accessible, and enjoyable digital experiences. I'm passionate about blending creativity with problem-solving to build designs that make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Gerda Andrėkė

I'm a UX/UI designer with a unique background in social work, which has developed my ability to empathize with users and design solutions that truly meet their needs. I specialize in crafting intuitive and engaging web and mobile experiences using user-centered design and thoughtful strategies.\n\nWith strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, I focus on creating functional, accessible, and enjoyable digital experiences. I'm passionate about blending creativity with problem-solving to build designs that make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

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I’m a UX/UI designer with a unique background in social work, which has developed my ability to empathize with users and design solutions that truly meet their needs. I specialize in crafting intuitive and engaging web and mobile experiences using user-centered design and thoughtful strategies.\n\nWith strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, I focus on creating functional, accessible, and enjoyable digital experiences. I’m passionate about blending creativity with problem-solving to build designs that make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

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Language

Lithuanian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Super G
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designing a digital product focused on well-being; delivering intuitive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mocks for web and mobile; collaborating across teams to shape a unified, user-centered experience.
UX/UI Designer at Klar Solar (NDA)
May 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Led UX/UI for an internal tool that streamlines solar sales workflows and live chat assistance; designed complex flows that work efficiently during phone support, prioritizing clarity and speed.
UX/UI Designer at Logatta
April 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Created web and mobile app for an AI-driven dermatology tool (Skin Doctor); designed chat bot interface, image upload flow, and responsive screens; focused on accessibility and regional localization.
UX/UI Designer – Internship at Create Her Fest
June 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Contributed to the website and digital presence of a women’s empowerment initiative; designed the speaker’s page using glassmorphism effects and responsive layouts; enhanced user engagement through clear navigation and mobile optimization.
App Designer at Aura App (Google She Builds Hackathon)
November 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Designed a women’s safety and support app aligned with user-centered design principles; developed key features, SOS call, location sharing, and resource localization for global users; created detailed wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma.
UI/UX Designer at Dream Weaver Project
August 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Designed interactive dashboards in Figma, improving data visualization and management efficiency; collaborated with teams to streamline workflows, boosting collaboration and productivity.
UI/UX Designer at Craftify
February 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Conducted user research, developed personas, and mapped user journeys to guide design decisions. Designed and prototyped a mobile app, leveraging iterative usability testing to enhance user satisfaction.
Social Worker at Kaunas Municipal Children's Home
March 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Used empathy, active listening, and problem-solving to support children's emotional and educational needs; prepared individualized care plans in collaboration with parents, guardians, and social networks; worked with schools and welfare offices to create tailored intervention strategies.
UX/UI Designer at Freelance (Remote)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designing a digital product focused on well-being. Delivering intuitive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile. Collaborating across teams to shape a unified, user-centered experience.
UX/UI Designer at KlarSolar (under NDA)
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led UX/UI for an internal tool that streamlines solar sales workflows and live chat assistance. Designed complex flows that work efficiently during phone support, prioritizing clarity and speed.
UI/UX Designer at Craftify E-Commerce Platform
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Conducted user research, developed personas, and mapped user journeys to guide design decisions. Designed and prototyped a mobile app, leveraging iterative usability testing to improve user satisfaction. Applied user-centered design practices using Figma and Adobe XD.
Social Worker at Kaunas Municipal Children's Home
December 1, 2004 - March 1, 2014
Used empathy, active listening, and problem-solving to support children's emotional and educational needs in complex situations. Prepared individualized care plans in collaboration with parents, guardians, and social networks. Worked with schools and welfare offices to create tailored intervention strategies. Maintained detailed records for policy compliance and progress tracking.
UX/UI Designer at Freelance
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designed digital products focused on well-being; delivered intuitive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile; collaborated across teams to shape unified, user-centered experiences.
UX/UI Designer at KlarSolar
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led UX/UI for an internal tool that streamlines solar sales workflows and live chat assistance; designed complex flows to improve clarity, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
UI/UX Designer at Craftify
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Conducted user research and mapped user journeys to guide design decisions; prototyped a mobile app, leveraging iterative usability testing to enhance user satisfaction; applied user-centered design practices using Figma and Adobe XD.
Social Worker at Kaunas Municipality Children’s Home
December 1, 2004 - March 1, 2014
Provided empathy and active listening to support children’s emotional and educational needs in complex situations; prepared individualized care plans in collaboration with parents, guardians, and social networks; worked with schools and welfare offices to ensure policy compliance and progress tracking; contributed to user-centered thinking by understanding diverse needs and creating personalized solutions.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Master’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Master’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Master’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Vytautas Magnus University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

UX/UI Design Certification
February 25, 2025 - June 25, 2025
Virtual Assistant Certification
September 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024
Google UX Design Professional Certification Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
UX/UI Design Certification (UXcel)
February 25, 2025 - June 25, 2025
Virtual Assistant Certification (ALX)
September 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
UXcel Certification
February 25, 2025 - June 25, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Virtual Assistant Certification (ALX)
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
UXcel - UX/UI Design Certification
February 25, 2025 - June 25, 2025
Coursera - Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
ALX - Virtual Assistant Certification
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other