I have a 25-year career in design and, about 15 years ago, I shifted toward Product Design to focus on creating innovative digital solutions. My expertise now covers the entire product lifecycle, from user research to cross-functional collaboration, to help achieve business objectives.…

Nicolas Ilinskiux

I have a 25-year career in design and, about 15 years ago, I shifted toward Product Design to focus on creating innovative digital solutions. My expertise now covers the entire product lifecycle, from user research to cross-functional collaboration, to help achieve business objectives.…

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I have a 25-year career in design and, about 15 years ago, I shifted toward Product Design to focus on creating innovative digital solutions. My expertise now covers the entire product lifecycle, from user research to cross-functional collaboration, to help achieve business objectives.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer & Consultant at Freelance (Remote, France & Europe)
January 1, 2005 - Present
Delivering cross-disciplinary design strategies across web, mobile, print, and photography; conducting user research and iterative testing; leading art direction and visual identity work; collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and digital transformation.
Lead Product Designer at New Access SA
December 31, 2021 - September 20, 2025
Aligned project requirements with business objectives and stakeholders. Conducted user research to inform feature iterations for SaaS solutions (private banking, asset management). Directed design of the group’s SaaS products and established design guidelines to streamline processes. Engaged clients during design phases to build trust and uncover business opportunities.
Lead UI Designer at Cronos Mobile Agency
December 31, 2013 - September 20, 2025
Introduced wire framing to optimize concept presentations and feedback cycles. Managed UX/UI design for native mobile applications and agency-style guides. Worked closely with international development teams and led innovative design projects, often exceeding client expectations. Participated in the integration of new features (e.g., augmented reality) and maintained ongoing design monitoring.
Art Director at Les Ateliers des Marques - Roubaix
December 31, 2010 - September 20, 2025
Oversaw art direction and visual identity across campaigns, shaping brand storytelling and creative concept development.
Art Director at BNP Paribas Assurances - Rueil-Malmaison
December 31, 2009 - September 20, 2025
Directed visual identity and branding initiatives for corporate communications and marketing collateral, ensuring consistency across channels.
Art Director at Studio France - Paris
December 31, 2006 - September 20, 2025
Led creative direction and visual design for a range of projects, mentoring teams and ensuring high-quality output.
UX/UI Designer & Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - Present
Designed cross-disciplinary strategies for web, mobile, print and photography; optimized UX/UI and conducted audits increasing average customer engagement by over 20%; collaborated with cross-functional teams; provided strategic consulting on brand identity, advertising campaigns, and digital transformation; managed projects in Art Direction, visual identity, UX/UI design, and photography.
Lead Product Designer at New Access SA
December 31, 2021 - September 20, 2025
Aligned project requirements with business objectives and stakeholders; conducted user research to improve product features; directed the design of the group’s SaaS solutions (private banking, asset management), improving UX/UI and supporting sales objectives; led launches of key products, increasing client satisfaction; established design guidelines (design systems); involved clients during design phases to build trust and opportunities; ensured application of visual identity and evangelized design principles.
Lead UI Designer at Cronos Mobile Agency
December 31, 2013 - September 20, 2025
Introduced wireframing to optimize concept presentation and feedback cycles; managed UX/UI design for native mobile applications and agency style guides; worked with international development teams; led projects often exceeding client expectations; participated in integrating innovative features (augmented reality); maintained ongoing technical and design watch.
Art Director at Les Ateliers des Marques
December 31, 2010 - September 20, 2025
Art Direction responsibilities including visual identity and branding projects for clients.
Art Director at BNP-Paribas Assurances
December 31, 2009 - September 20, 2025
Art Direction assignments supporting branding and communications.
Art Director at Studio France
December 31, 2006 - September 20, 2025
Art Direction across multiple design projects including visual identity and print.

Education

Master of Art at Creapole ESDI
November 11, 2024 - June 29, 2000
Visual Communication & Product Design
Google UX Design, Professional Certificate at Google
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Master's Degree in Visual Communication at Creapôle - ESDI Paris
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Google UX Design, Professional Certificate at Google
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Master's Degree in Visual Communication at Creapôle-ESDI [Paris]
January 1, 2000 - September 20, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certification
May 12, 2021 - July 9, 2024
Google UX Design, Professional Certificate
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Master's Degree in Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Other, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Transportation & Logistics

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