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I am a detail-oriented multimedia designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of UX, graphic design, and storytelling. I translate ideas into engaging visuals, from user research and wireframes to hi-fi prototypes and polished visuals, leveraging the Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, teaching others, and turning complex themes into accessible experiences. My passion for art and technology drives me to continually refine my craft in animation, illustration, and web-based design, while keeping the user's needs at the center of every project.…I am a detail-oriented multimedia designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of UX, graphic design, and storytelling. I translate ideas into engaging visuals, from user research and wireframes to hi-fi prototypes and polished visuals, leveraging the Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, teaching others, and turning complex themes into accessible experiences. My passion for art and technology drives me to continually refine my craft in animation, illustration, and web-based design, while keeping the user's needs at the center of every project.

Niyat Tekle

Designer, Graphic Designer, UX Designer, +6

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I am a detail-oriented multimedia designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of UX, graphic design, and storytelling. I translate ideas into engaging visuals, from user research and wireframes to hi-fi prototypes and polished visuals, leveraging the Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, teaching others, and turning complex themes into accessible experiences. My passion for art and technology drives me to continually refine my craft in animation, illustration, and web-based design, while keeping the user's needs at the center of every project.…I am a detail-oriented multimedia designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of UX, graphic design, and storytelling. I translate ideas into engaging visuals, from user research and wireframes to hi-fi prototypes and polished visuals, leveraging the Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, teaching others, and turning complex themes into accessible experiences. My passion for art and technology drives me to continually refine my craft in animation, illustration, and web-based design, while keeping the user's needs at the center of every project.

Available to hire

I am a detail-oriented multimedia designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of UX, graphic design, and storytelling. I translate ideas into engaging visuals, from user research and wireframes to hi-fi prototypes and polished visuals, leveraging the Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, teaching others, and turning complex themes into accessible experiences. My passion for art and technology drives me to continually refine my craft in animation, illustration, and web-based design, while keeping the user’s needs at the center of every project.

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Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

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Logo

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adobe acrobat pro

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Google

August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Developed user personas for PublicArt app; iterated on designs based on user feedback; conducted user research by observing how users navigate the site; designed hand-drawn wireframes, lo-fi and hi-fi prototypes in Figma; created hand-drawn sitemaps to structure app pages.

Graphic Design Intern at Empowered Lifestyle Network

November 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Spearheaded a visual identity for a musical artist by producing 21 social media reels and promotional posters via Canva; streamlined brand aesthetics across Instagram and multiple digital platforms, enhancing professional digital presence. Orchestrated full-cycle development of a feature-length 3D animation; edited audio clips with Adobe Audition and rendered assets in Plotagon Studio to enhance production quality and narrative storytelling.

Graphic Design Intern at Awareness Film Festival

September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Conceptualized and delivered 25+ high-impact posters for digital and live platforms under tight deadlines, utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator to maintain 100% brand consistency. Partnered with virtual cross-functional teams to align visual branding with festival programming, resulting in a unified visual identity that drove social awareness and audience engagement.

Tutor at Berkeley City College

January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Cultivated technical growth for over 20 students during online and in-class critiques, focusing on applying the 12 principles of animation to 2D animation assignments; diagnosed and resolved technical issues and elevated 2D Animation and Storyboarding workflows; mentored students in pre-production storyboarding in After Effects, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop.

UX Design Professional Certificate at Google

August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Developed user personas for the PublicArt app; iterated on the design based on user feedback; conducted user research by observing how users navigate the site; designed hand-drawn wireframes and lo-fi/hi-fi prototypes using Figma; created hand-drawn sitemaps to structure app pages.

Tutor at Berkeley City College – Learning Resource Center

January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Cultivated technical growth for over 20 students during online and in-class critiques, focusing on applying the 12 principles of animation to their 2D animation assignments. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues and elevated 2D Animation and Storyboarding workflows; Optimized keyboard shortcuts and mentored students in pre-production storyboarding in After Effects, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop.