Vladimir Gherbovei

Available to hire

Language

Russian
Fluent
Polish
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Upwork
March 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered 18+ projects for SaaS B2B/B2C products (dashboards, admin panels, web apps, ERP), improving interface readability and user flow logic. Conducted user research, competitor analysis, and requirements gathering to inform data-driven design decisions and optimize flows. Combined UX/UI design in Figma with basic HTML/CSS/JS; led Next.js pet projects on Cursor IDE/Claude Code (React/TypeScript) to facilitate collaboration and handoff. Used design systems and UI frameworks (Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Material Design) to create structured component libraries and maintain consistency. Managed end-to-end projects on Upwork, delivering on time and earning repeat clients (90%); recognized among Top Rated 10% of Upwork designers for professionalism and satisfaction. Maintained a 100% Job Success Rate through meticulous attention to detail and results.
UX/UI Designer at Career Transition
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Proactively transitioned from graphic design to UX/UI by completing specialized online courses and industry workshops and applying them in practice. Built hands-on expertise in user research and usability testing, focusing on understanding user needs and translating insights into improved flows and interfaces. Regularly explored emerging UI/UX trends and best practices and integrated them into real-world prototypes, building a solid foundation for a long-term career in product design.
Graphic Design Manager at LIFEMEDIA
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Led a multidisciplinary team of 5+ specialists, including designers, social media managers, and outdoor advertising editors. Delivered 35+ graphic design projects for clients ranging from small businesses to large. Drove a 25% increase in company profits within 4 months through effective teamwork and project execution. Organized stakeholder meetings, briefings, and project presentations at every stage of development. Managed multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, multitasking environment, ensuring high standards and timely completion.

Education

Bachelor of Management (Not Completed) at Transnistria Tiraspol Interregional University
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Technical College Diploma at Transnistria College of Trade and Technology
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor of Management (Not Completed) at Transnistria Tiraspol Interregional University
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Technical college at Transnistria College of Trade and Technology
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM People and Soft Skills Specialization
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM Software Engineering Essentials
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM Web Development Essentials
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM People and Soft Skills Specialization
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM Software Engineering Essentials
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
IBM Web Development Essentials
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025

Industry Experience

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