UX/UI Designer with hands-on experience in user research, usability testing, interface design, and design system development. Strong ability to translate user insights into clear, intuitive digital experiences. Retail background developed deep user empathy, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Highly motivated, adaptable, and focused on delivering thoughtful, accessible, and user-centered solutions.

Mariia Sokyriuk

UX/UI Designer with hands-on experience in user research, usability testing, interface design, and design system development. Strong ability to translate user insights into clear, intuitive digital experiences. Retail background developed deep user empathy, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Highly motivated, adaptable, and focused on delivering thoughtful, accessible, and user-centered solutions.

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UX/UI Designer with hands-on experience in user research, usability testing, interface design, and design system development.

Strong ability to translate user insights into clear, intuitive digital experiences. Retail background developed deep user empathy, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Highly motivated, adaptable, and focused on delivering thoughtful, accessible, and user-centered solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer (Internship) at Unimenty
July 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with product managers and developers to design user-centered features. Expand the design system with scalable components and documented patterns. Contribute to brand identity by refining visual style elements and ensuring consistency across platforms. Support marketing initiatives by creating visuals.
Sales Associate at Bestseller, Netherlands
March 1, 2023 - Present
Assist customers in choosing the right products and ensure a positive shopping experience. Provide support and solutions when issues arise. Handle administrative tasks.
UX/UI Designer (Internship) at Unimenty
July 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with product managers and developers to design user-centered features. Expand the design system with scalable components and documented patterns. Contribute to brand identity by refining visual style elements and ensuring consistency across platforms. Support marketing initiatives by creating visuals such as social media graphics, product assets, slide decks, and landing pages.
Sales Associate at Bestseller, Netherlands
March 1, 2023 - Present
Assist customers in choosing the right products and ensure a positive shopping experience. Provide support and solutions when issues arise. Handle administrative tasks such as daily reports, financial records, and cash & card transactions.
UX/UI Designer (Internship) at Unimenty
July 1, 2025 - November 11, 2025
Collaborate with product managers and developers to design user-centered features. Expand the design system with scalable components and document patterns. Contribute to brand identity and support marketing initiatives with visuals.
Sales Associate at Bestseller, Netherlands
March 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
Assist customers in choosing the right products, ensure a positive shopping experience, and provide support for issues.
UX/UI Designer Intern
July 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted with design tasks and contributed to user-centered product features. Conducted user research, created scalable components for the design system, documented patterns, and ensured consistent application across platforms. Supported brand assets by refining visuals for marketing campaigns. Participated in design reviews and incorporated feedback to enhance usability, accessibility, and clarity.
Sales Associate at Bestseller
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Delivered customer support and personalized guidance, contributing to improved shopping experiences and customer satisfaction. Identified user pain points in-store and provided solutions quickly and effectively. Performed daily reporting, cash and card transaction handling, and administrative duties with accuracy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Kyiv National Linguistic University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
UX Design Course at UX Design Institute
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
UI Design & Figma Mastery at Netherlands
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Designing for Accessibility Course at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at Kyiv National Linguistic University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
UI Design & Figma Mastery at Netherlands
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
UX Design Course at UX Design Institute
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Designing for Accessibility Course at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Dutch Language & Literature at Kyiv National Linguistic University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
UX Design Course at UX Design Institute
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
UI Design & Figma Mastery at Netherlands
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Designing for Accessibility Course at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at Kyiv National Linguistic University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
UX Design Course at UX Design Institute
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
UI Design & Figma Mastery at Unknown
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Designing for Accessibility Course at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Dutch Language & Literature at Kyiv National Linguistic University
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021

Qualifications

UX Design Course
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
UI Design & Figma Mastery
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Designing for Accessibility
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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