I'm a creative UI/UX designer with a love for game art and digital content creation. My passion lies in building intuitive and engaging user experiences that resonate with users. Over the years, I've honed my skills in visual design, prototyping, and user-centered workflows. Alongside design, I’ve nurtured a vibrant YouTube channel with over 60K subscribers, sharing my journey and insights into the world of design and gaming.

Lena Brodskiy

I'm a creative UI/UX designer with a love for game art and digital content creation. My passion lies in building intuitive and engaging user experiences that resonate with users. Over the years, I've honed my skills in visual design, prototyping, and user-centered workflows. Alongside design, I’ve nurtured a vibrant YouTube channel with over 60K subscribers, sharing my journey and insights into the world of design and gaming.

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I’m a creative UI/UX designer with a love for game art and digital content creation. My passion lies in building intuitive and engaging user experiences that resonate with users. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in visual design, prototyping, and user-centered workflows. Alongside design, I’ve nurtured a vibrant YouTube channel with over 60K subscribers, sharing my journey and insights into the world of design and gaming.

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Work Experience

Background Artist at JJ Productions
August 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Sketched and refined background concepts for various in-game locations using photo bashing techniques. Finalized sketches to align with the game's artistic vision and created detailed line and greyscale background sketches for seamless handoff to the colorist.
YouTube Partner at YouTube
November 1, 2015 - Present
Managed a YouTube channel with over 41,000 subscribers, consistently uploading 2–3 videos per week. Handled all video editing, voice acting, video and thumbnail art creation for song cover content. Managed community engagement, comment filtering, PR, and coordinated co-stars during voice-acting sessions.
UI Designer, Graphic Designer at Glowva
February 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Designed illustrations and button UI elements for a mobile app supporting new parents, contributing to a kind and comforting brand identity. Further details cannot be disclosed due to an NDA.
UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer at Springboard
January 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Worked on multiple mobile app case studies including Gritty (Mental Sports Training), Subsolute (Subscription Dashboard), Gallery Pal (Art Museum Information), and Cloudnine (Cookbook Mobile App). Developed UI/UX design solutions and graphic assets.
Contract Pixel Artist at Type 3 Studios
August 1, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Created pixel art for enemies and platform variations, developed animation frames for enemy actions such as flying, shooting, and taking damage, and designed new enemy characters.
UI Assistant Internship at Combat Labs
August 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Assisted in proofreading game lore, provided feedback for clarity and coherence. Contributed to texture editing, UI element creation, character design, and playtested alpha builds of the game.
Animator at Pixel Adventure Game
January 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Contributed to the development of a 2D-pixel art game demo by creating pixel art animations and designing concepts for characters and monsters.
UI /Graphic Designer at Skin Innovations: Skin Care & Spa
July 1, 2025 - Present
Assisting with company rebranding and ensuring cohesive website design; Created mockups of updated website pages to modernize user experience; Designed and edited marketing materials including pamphlets and graphics.
UI / Graphic Designer at Glowva
July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Designed UI illustrations and button systems for a mobile app supporting new parents; Helped establish a warm, accessible brand identity; Collaborated with developers to ensure seamless implementation.
UI/UX Designer at Springboard Projects
April 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Developed user interfaces for various apps; Worked on projects including a mental sports training app and a cookbook app; Focused on creating intuitive designs to enhance user experiences.
Background Artist at JJ Productions
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Created line and grayscale environment concepts aligned with the game's visual direction; Developed high-quality concept art for seamless team handoff.
YouTube Partner at Self-Run Channel
January 1, 2015 - Present
Grew audience to 60K+ subscribers, producing all aspects of content including scripting, voice acting, editing, and design; Managed community engagement and brand partnerships.
UI Assistant Intern at Combat Labs
January 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Assisted with UI element creation, proofreading game lore, and playtesting alpha builds.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
UX/UI Design Certification at Springboard
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
B.A. at Southern New Hampshire University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
UX/UI Design Certification at Springboard
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Qualifications

UX/UI Design Certification
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Industry Experience

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