UI/UX Designer · SaaS & Dashboard Specialist · Remote‑Freelance · Ex‑Software Engineer · Gold‑Medalist · Google Certified UX Designer I’m Maria Kashif — a remote freelance UI/UX Designer with a unique edge: I started my career as a Software Engineer, graduated as a gold‑medalist in my Bachelor’s degree, and completed the Google UX Design Certification. Over the past 3+ years I’ve specialised in SaaS platforms, admin dashboards, mobile apps, and web products — helping startups and non‑profits translate complex workflows into intuitive interfaces. My technical foundation means I speak both design & dev languages, and I leverage design systems, accessible UI components, and user‑centred research to drive measurable results. Whether I’m collaborating with remote teams or singlehandedly delivering a full UX audit, I bring clarity, efficiency and visual polish. I’m available globally for freelance/contract work and committed to transforming workflows into delightful user experiences. Let’s talk if you want a designer who combines code‑thinking with human‑centered design.…

Maria Kashif

UI/UX Designer · SaaS & Dashboard Specialist · Remote‑Freelance · Ex‑Software Engineer · Gold‑Medalist · Google Certified UX Designer I’m Maria Kashif — a remote freelance UI/UX Designer with a unique edge: I started my career as a Software Engineer, graduated as a gold‑medalist in my Bachelor’s degree, and completed the Google UX Design Certification. Over the past 3+ years I’ve specialised in SaaS platforms, admin dashboards, mobile apps, and web products — helping startups and non‑profits translate complex workflows into intuitive interfaces. My technical foundation means I speak both design & dev languages, and I leverage design systems, accessible UI components, and user‑centred research to drive measurable results. Whether I’m collaborating with remote teams or singlehandedly delivering a full UX audit, I bring clarity, efficiency and visual polish. I’m available globally for freelance/contract work and committed to transforming workflows into delightful user experiences. Let’s talk if you want a designer who combines code‑thinking with human‑centered design.…

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UI/UX Designer · SaaS & Dashboard Specialist · Remote‑Freelance · Ex‑Software Engineer · Gold‑Medalist · Google Certified UX Designer

I’m Maria Kashif — a remote freelance UI/UX Designer with a unique edge: I started my career as a Software Engineer, graduated as a gold‑medalist in my Bachelor’s degree, and completed the Google UX Design Certification. Over the past 3+ years I’ve specialised in SaaS platforms, admin dashboards, mobile apps, and web products — helping startups and non‑profits translate complex workflows into intuitive interfaces.

My technical foundation means I speak both design & dev languages, and I leverage design systems, accessible UI components, and user‑centred research to drive measurable results. Whether I’m collaborating with remote teams or singlehandedly delivering a full UX audit, I bring clarity, efficiency and visual polish.

I’m available globally for freelance/contract work and committed to transforming workflows into delightful user experiences. Let’s talk if you want a designer who combines code‑thinking with human‑centered design.

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Skills

Experience Level

Figma
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Framer
Expert
UI
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Sketch
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Webflow
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
CSS
Intermediate
HTML5
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

UX Researcher + Product Designer (Remote) at Al-Huda International
May 1, 2025 - Present
Conducting a full UX audit; redesigning key user flows to improve accessibility, navigation, and visual clarity. Creating updated wireframes and prototypes in Figma. Collaborating with developers and stakeholders to align the UI with the organization's mission. Impact: improved usability and engagement for a global audience.
UI-UX Designer (Remote) at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed responsive web and mobile interfaces using Figma and Adobe XD. Created wireframes, low/high-fidelity prototypes, and interactive mockups. Developed and maintained design systems and UI kits to improve workflow and scalability. Delivered intuitive user flows and journey maps. Performed usability testing and incorporated feedback into design iterations. Optimized landing pages and dashboards.
UI-UX Designer (Remote) at M Ingenious Tech
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Mapped out user flows and developed journey maps to guide intuitive navigation and enhance overall user experience.
UI-UX Design Intern (Remote) at Brainwave Matrix
January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Web app (with dashboard UI) – crafted smooth user flows and clean UI. Website design – responsive, user-friendly layout that helped reduce bounce rates in internal testing.
UI-UX Design Intern (Remote) at Nebulae-Soft
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Designed a SaaS banking dashboard and mobile app; collaborated with the development team to understand user needs and preferences, creating an intuitive and visually appealing UI in Figma that enhances user engagement and experience. Led user research, competitive analysis, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing using Figma; finalized the Case Study template and compiled all information.
Software Developer / Web Developer (Remote) at Freelance
August 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023
Delivered end-to-end web and software solutions using the .NET Framework and full-stack technologies. Improved client workflows and business operations through custom-built tools and automation.
Software Engineer Intern at Pakistan International Airline
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Worked on two projects in PIA Contact Center: Daily Management Report and Queues Management System in .NET (VB.NET).

Education

Google UX Design Specialization at Coursera / Google
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Grade: 98%
BS in Information Technology at Jinnah University for Women
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Grade: GPA 3.73Grade: GPA 3.73 Secured 1st Position and Awarded with Gold Medal.

Qualifications

Google UX Design Specialization
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Best Software Project Award
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Other, Healthcare, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 Web design-Figma- CheckShipped (Logistics & Delivery Tracking)
    Role: Senior UI/UX Designer Project Type: Web & Mobile App UX/UI Design | Logistics & Delivery Tracking Overview: Designed an intuitive logistics tracking platform to simplify delivery management for businesses and end-users. Focused on seamless navigation, real-time tracking, and efficiency-driven workflows. Key Contributions: Conducted UX research & competitive analysis to identify user pain points. Designed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI in Figma. Optimized dashboard & mobile experience for faster task completion and improved usability. Ensured accessibility, responsive design, and modern UI consistency. Behance Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/204568875/Case-Study-CheckShipped-Logistics-Delivery-Tracking Keywords: UX Research, Interaction Design, User Flows, Figma, High-Fidelity UI, Responsive Design, Dashboard UX, Logistics App UX…
    uniE621 ECOVIS AL SABTI Website Redesign
    Role: Senior UI/UX Designer Project Type: Website Redesign | Corporate & Professional Services Overview: Led the complete redesign of a corporate website to enhance brand presence, user engagement, and conversion. Focused on clean layouts, intuitive navigation, and modern visual identity. Key Contributions: Conducted UX audit & stakeholder interviews to align business goals with user needs. Developed wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI in Figma & Adobe XD. Improved information architecture and accessibility for a global audience. Applied consistent branding, visual hierarchy, and responsive design across devices. Keywords: UX/UI Design, Website Redesign, Wireframes & Prototypes, Corporate Website, Visual Design, Figma, Adobe XD, Accessibility, Information Architecture Behance Link : https://www.behance.net/gallery/221876691/Web-Redesign-ECOVIS-AL-SABTI-Website-Design…
    uniE621 Mobile app Design UI/UX-Recipe Planner App for a Take‑Out Restaurant
    Role: UX Designer & UI Creator Challenge: A take‑out restaurant needed an app to help staff and kitchen teams plan, manage and categories recipes by date and menu; existing tools were manual and error‑prone. Approach: Mapped out planning flows, introduced categories and check‑box interactions by date; designed a mobile UI with streamlined interactions in Figma; created hi‑fi prototypes for usability testing; coordinated with dev team during hand‑off. Outcome: Delivered a mobile app design that enabled the restaurant staff to organize and execute menu planning efficiently — reducing planning time by ~25 % and improving recipe utilization across teams. Behance Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/179261623/Case-Study-Recipe-Planner-App-for-a-Takeout-Restaurant Keywords: mobile app design, food‑tech UX, planning tool, UI kit, user workflows…
    uniE621 MentorTheBlind: Career Mentorship Mobile App for Visually Impaired Users - WCAG Accessibility
    Role: Product Designer (UX & UI) Challenge: The “MentorTheBlind” app aimed to support visually‑impaired mentees in career guidance, but its UI lacked accessibility, intuitive navigation and inclusive design. Approach: Conducted user interviews and accessibility audits; designed voice‑enabled navigation, high‑contrast colour combinations, and adaptive layout; set up prototypes in Figma for global remote testing. Outcome: Released a clickable prototype used in pilot tests, improved onboarding completion by ~30 % and heightened user satisfaction with inclusive design. Behance Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/187666501/CaseStudy-MentorTheBlind-Career-Mentorship-App-Blind Keywords: mobile app accessibility, inclusive UX design, mentorship platform, user‑centered design, remote collaboration. designer graphicdesigner illustrator branding graphicdesigner webdesigner designer…
    uniE608 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) SaaS Web App Dashboard
    Role: Lead UI/UX Designer & Prototyper Challenge: A complex enterprise SaaS platform lacked clarity, role‑based views, and visual consistency in its risk‑management dashboard. Approach: Leveraged my software‑engineering background to map user roles, workflows and data‑flows; developed a scalable Figma design system and deep‑dive UX audit; designed a clear hierarchy of alerts, KRIs and dashboards; implemented a component library supporting the palette . Outcome: Delivered a streamlined dashboard UI with role‑specific views, reduced user navigation steps by ~40 %, and enabled quicker decision‑making for analysts and managers. Behance Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/221869105/Enterprise-Risk-Management-(ERM)-SaaS-Web-App-Dashboard Keywords: SaaS dashboard design, enterprise UX, risk‑management app, design system, data‑visualization.…
    uniE621 SaaS Dashboard for Banking App
    Role: Lead UI/UX Designer & Researcher Challenge: A SaaS banking dashboard suffering from high abandonment due to unclear navigation and complex data‑flows. My approach: Conducted heuristic audit, user interviews, and journey‑mapping; rebuilt the IA and design system in Figma; prototyped key flows and conducted usability testing. Outcome: Delivered a clean, scalable dashboard UI with a 30 % improvement in task‑completion rate and enhanced cross‑team collaboration via a shared component library. Behance Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/214415107/Banking-App-Fintech-SAAS-Dashboard-UI-CaseStudy Keywords: SaaS dashboard, UI kit, user research, design system, Figma, usability testing. designer webdesigner uiuxdesigner saasDesigner saasdashboard…