Zero to one , end 2 end Product Designer with a background in agency setting.

Nikola Matoski

Zero to one , end 2 end Product Designer with a background in agency setting.

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Zero to one , end 2 end Product Designer with a background in agency setting.

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Language

Macedonian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Croatian
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Bosnian
Intermediate
Serbian
Intermediate

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer (Freelance, Project-based Contract) at Blue Mongoose Software Agency
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led design projects including mobile app design, wireframing, prototyping, and iterative design with user feedback. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams and developers to produce high-quality digital products.
Product Designer at Ryaktive Software Agency
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Hired on project-based contract as the sole designer, working with a team of four developers and a project manager. Led the design of a computer vision-driven mobile app for the Olympic Committee of Australia, collaborating with 4 developers. Developed wireframes, prototypes, and iterated designs based on user feedback, reducing time on task by 30% and achieving a 90% completion rate. Worked on 20+ projects for startups and enterprise clients enhancing skills in user research, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded UX/UI design for a hospital rewards app serving 15,000 employees, increasing patient engagement and satisfaction by 30%. Designed an EdTech marketplace leading to a 20% boost in user retention. Implemented weekly metrics review meetings ensuring alignment with key metrics and data-driven design improvements.
UI/UX Auditor at Ryak tiv e Software Agency – Sandbox Program (DTEC & Dubai Silicon Oasis)
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
UI/UX auditor for a government-backed startup program; collaborated with a cross-functional team of developers to iterate on UI/UX, contributing to improvements and achieving a high completion rate.
UI/UX Designer at Blue Mongoose Software Agency
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed flexible agency design systems tailored to diverse client projects and market landscapes, reducing the design iteration time by 30% and improving collaboration between designers and developers. Led weekly progress meetings and workshops to define affinity mappings, ensuring stakeholder alignment from discovery to delivery. Conducted user interviews and remote usability sessions to inform the design of a reward app for 15,000 employees at King Faisal Hospitals and Research Centers. Hired by the agency on a project-based contract as the sole designer, working with a team of four developers and a PM. Led the design of an AI computer vision-driven mobile app for the Olympic Committee of Australia, collaborating with a team of four developers. Developed wireframes, prototypes and iterative designs based on user feedback, reducing time on task by 30% and achieving a 90% completion rate. Delivered over 150 design solutions for festivals and cultural events. Packaging branding for var
Sole Designer / Design Lead at Olympic Committee of Australia (AI CV Mobile App Project)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led the design of an AI computer vision-driven mobile app, collaborating with a team of four developers. Produced wireframes, prototypes, and iterative designs based on user feedback, reducing task time by 30% and achieving a 90% completion rate. Supported startups in developing their UI/UX strategies and produced detailed reports with improvement guidelines.
UI/UX Designer at Blue Mangoose Software Agency
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance, project-based design work across diverse client projects. Developed a flexible agency design system, reducing iteration time by 30% and improving collaboration between designers and developers. Led multi-stakeholder efforts, conducted user interviews and remote usability sessions, and informed a rewards app design for 15,000 employees. Facilitated weekly progress meetings and workshops to align discovery with delivery.
Brand Designer at Drim Short Film Festival
December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Managed the visual design and branding efforts, enhancing festival appeal and recognition. Provided creative direction and monitored artistic vision, resulting in a 30% increase in attendee satisfaction over four years.
UI Assistant at Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (DTEC)
December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Assisted startups in developing UI/UX strategies. Provided detailed reports and improvement guidelines. Conducted workshops on UX stages in product development. Contributed to the success of six startup projects with combined user base growth of 35%.
Product Design Consultant at Ryak tiv e Software Agency – Government-backed Startup Program
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Provided product design consulting for government-backed startup initiatives (Startup Garage program) run by Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (DTEC).
UI/UX Auditor at Sandbox Program (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre and Dubai Silicon Oasis)
December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Reviewed 12 startup projects and delivered detailed documentation with actionable improvement points for UI architecture and UX experience. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate among startup owners.
Graphic Designer (Freelance Projects)
January 1, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Delivered over 150 design solutions for festivals and cultural events, including package branding for various commercial brands.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Product designer with 5 years of end-to-end experience building digital products within software agency environments, serving startups and institutional clients. Led zero-to-one product initiatives across B2B and marketplace platforms, including a subscription-based education marketplace and enterprise internal applications for schools and hospitals.
Graphic Designer at Freelance Projects / Dubai Silicon Oasis / Dubai TEC Sandbox
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Graphic designer on freelance projects and sandbox program, delivering branding, posters, and visual assets for startups and cultural events at Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai TEC.

Education

Bachelor Degree in UI/UX Design at Brainster Next College, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
B.Sc. in Classical Music at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Google UX Design Specialization at Google
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking at IBM
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Meta Principles of UI/UX at Meta
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Figma Work With Components at Figma
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Databricks Academy at Databricks
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in UI/UX Design at Brainster Next College, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
B.S. in Classical Music at Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in UI/UX Design at Brainster Next College, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
BSc in Classical Music at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Product Design at Brainster Next College, Skopje
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Generative AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Google UX Design Specialization
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Meta Principles of UI/UX
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Figma Work With Components
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Generative AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Generative AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Generative AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Other