I am a UX/UI Designer with 10 years of experience crafting distinctive, emotionally dynamic, and impactful digital products across websites (including high-end e-commerce) and mobile applications. Toronto-based and a Canadian citizen, my approach fuses UX strategy, systems thinking, conceptual storytelling, aesthetic UI sensibility, digital abstract art, immersive motion language, and low-code development. Honored with the Rising Star Award, my experience spans agencies, in-house teams, freelancing, and running a boutique solo studio, enabling me to navigate fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments effectively. I have led cross-functional teams, collaborated directly with clients, founders, key stakeholders, and C-level leaders, and owned end-to-end product delivery.

Tania Farynets

I am a UX/UI Designer with 10 years of experience crafting distinctive, emotionally dynamic, and impactful digital products across websites (including high-end e-commerce) and mobile applications. Toronto-based and a Canadian citizen, my approach fuses UX strategy, systems thinking, conceptual storytelling, aesthetic UI sensibility, digital abstract art, immersive motion language, and low-code development. Honored with the Rising Star Award, my experience spans agencies, in-house teams, freelancing, and running a boutique solo studio, enabling me to navigate fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments effectively. I have led cross-functional teams, collaborated directly with clients, founders, key stakeholders, and C-level leaders, and owned end-to-end product delivery.

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I am a UX/UI Designer with 10 years of experience crafting distinctive, emotionally dynamic, and impactful digital products across websites (including high-end e-commerce) and mobile applications. Toronto-based and a Canadian citizen, my approach fuses UX strategy, systems thinking, conceptual storytelling, aesthetic UI sensibility, digital abstract art, immersive motion language, and low-code development.

Honored with the Rising Star Award, my experience spans agencies, in-house teams, freelancing, and running a boutique solo studio, enabling me to navigate fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments effectively. I have led cross-functional teams, collaborated directly with clients, founders, key stakeholders, and C-level leaders, and owned end-to-end product delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at SimplyTold
February 1, 2022 - Present
Developed concepts in ideation sessions, crafted brand storytelling, and built brands through campaign-level thinking. Led cross-functional teams, mentored designers, and maintained client relationships. Provided art direction for brand identity, websites, and print materials; created storyboards, layouts, and mockups; executed design and animation for medical apps; prepared pitches and print collateral; ensured brand consistency and regulatory compliance.
Brand Mentor & Project Manager at One Toronto
April 30, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Mentored brand development and managed project deliverables; contributed to brand strategy and visual identity; coordinated team tasks and client communications.
Art Director & Designer at One Toronto
September 30, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Took part in designing and developing a VR project; brainstormed, designed, and animated assets; performed programming (C#) for the interaction.
VR Interaction Designer at Seneca College
April 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Took part in designing and developing a VR project; brainstormed, designed, and animated assets; performed C# programming for interaction.
Digital Designer at Nocktech Inc.
February 28, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Performed UX/UI and graphic design for multiple clients; created brand identity systems and marketing materials; designed and redesigned websites.
Digital Designer (Junior) at Nocktech Inc.
January 31, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Produced digital design projects for two companies; conducted competitive research, prepared wireframes, and user flows; designed, developed, and updated landing pages; redesigned websites; conducted A/B testing; created banners, posters, and content.
Digital Designer at Nocktech Inc.
March 31, 2021 - September 29, 2025
Produced digital design projects for two companies; conducted competitive research, prepared wireframes and user flows; designed, developed, and updated landing pages; redesigned websites; performed A/B testing; created storyboards for campaigns; designed banners and posters.
UI Designer at Canadian Tire
September 30, 2021 - September 29, 2025
Redesigned 5 retail e-commerce projects (SportChek, Atmosphere, Marks, L’équipeur, Sports Experts); performed usability testing in Baymard; improved accessibility; content audit and taxonomy; competitive landscape; UI research; pixel-perfect UI design.
UI/UX Designer at DD B Canada & Anderson DDB
May 31, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Created UX/UI projects for Health & Wellness; redesigned the global website for ddb.ca; developed the Anderson DDB website; contributed to winning pitches; increased website organic traffic and client orders.
Art Director | UX/UI Designer & Developer at Brand On Digital
December 1, 2021 - Present
Lead end-to-end branding and digital experience work for B2B/B2C clients. Collaborated with founders and key stakeholders to translate business goals into practical, scalable digital solutions across branding, identity, marketing collateral, website design, and front-end development. Built and maintained design workflows, design systems, and marketing collateral; delivered immersive, high-visibility experiences that raised client visibility and partnerships. Project highlights include elevating a premium jewelry brand to #1 in its category through a story-driven, exhibit-inspired redesign and integrated development.
UI/UX Designer at Anderson DDB Health & Lifestyle (andersondb.com)
December 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Led UI/UX design for health and lifestyle client projects, developed scalable design systems, and contributed to branding and marketing collateral. Drove user-centered design decisions and streamlined delivery across multiple projects.
Digital Designer at Toronto Film School
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Promoted from Junior Digital Designer; delivered production-ready websites and applications supported by scalable visual systems. Improved landing-page conversion through UX research and A/B testing; implemented a production-ready development process to replace manual workflows.
Graphic Designer at Nocktech
August 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Advanced branding and contemporary UI design for a startup, helping to attract investors and establish a cohesive brand presence.
VR Interaction Designer & Developer at Seneca College
April 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Developed a music-inspired VR experience with custom 3D art for Nuit Blanche; engaged ~1,000 users in an immersive installation.
Art Director at Simply Told
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Promoted from UX/UI Designer; led cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end digital experiences for B2B2C clients. Supported client acquisitions and delivered impactful brand and product work. Built and maintained design systems and visual identities to scale across platforms.

Education

Diploma at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Certificate in Web Development at Bionic University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
MS in Finance at Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Diploma in Interactive Media Design at Seneca College, Toronto, Canada
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Diploma in Web Development at Bionic University, Kyiv, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
BS/MS in Finance at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Qualifications

Rising Star Award - Toronto Film School & Yorkville University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Next Gen Dinner Series Finalist (Ad Lounge + Boost Agents)
February 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Ontario College Diploma with Honours
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Front-End Development
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
UX/UI Design
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
SEO
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

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