I am a creative digital designer with a track record of designing and delivering engaging digital experiences end-to-end. I shipped an AI-powered iPad app from concept to App Store in six months, handling graphic design, UX/UI, multimedia production, and technical implementation. I work to create inclusive, human-centered content for diverse global audiences, drawing on 10+ years in customer experience and social care. I specialize in design thinking, AI-augmented creative workflows, storytelling, and accessible digital experiences. I am a fast learner with multilingual fluency in English, Russian, Spanish, and Polish, and I excel at cross-cultural collaboration.

Aleksandrs Sestakovs

I am a creative digital designer with a track record of designing and delivering engaging digital experiences end-to-end. I shipped an AI-powered iPad app from concept to App Store in six months, handling graphic design, UX/UI, multimedia production, and technical implementation. I work to create inclusive, human-centered content for diverse global audiences, drawing on 10+ years in customer experience and social care. I specialize in design thinking, AI-augmented creative workflows, storytelling, and accessible digital experiences. I am a fast learner with multilingual fluency in English, Russian, Spanish, and Polish, and I excel at cross-cultural collaboration.

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I am a creative digital designer with a track record of designing and delivering engaging digital experiences end-to-end. I shipped an AI-powered iPad app from concept to App Store in six months, handling graphic design, UX/UI, multimedia production, and technical implementation.

I work to create inclusive, human-centered content for diverse global audiences, drawing on 10+ years in customer experience and social care. I specialize in design thinking, AI-augmented creative workflows, storytelling, and accessible digital experiences. I am a fast learner with multilingual fluency in English, Russian, Spanish, and Polish, and I excel at cross-cultural collaboration.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Polish
Beginner

Work Experience

Solo Product Lead & Designer at Digital Ink
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Concept-led iPad art application with AI-powered features; led discovery, ideation, prototyping, and production following design-thinking methodology; visual design & branding, UI/UX flows, and multimedia assets; inclusive, gesture-optimized interface; AI interactions implemented with Core ML and GPT-4 API; developed product narrative and user-facing copy; built native Swift/SwiftUI app; managed full lifecycle from concept to App Store launch in 6 months; privacy-first, culturally inclusive approach.
Designer & Developer at q888.space
January 1, 2025 - Present
Personal portfolio site showcasing design work, case studies, and creative projects; designed and built responsive site with accessible navigation and inclusive content structure; created visual storytelling through case studies; implemented with Astro framework.
Social Care Assistant at City of Edinburgh Council
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Inclusive communication design; empathy-driven problem-solving; clear, patient explanations of procedures to diverse populations; regulated healthcare environment (GDPR, safeguarding); multicultural Edinburgh community requiring cultural sensitivity and adaptive communication.
Manager / Consultant at Specialty Coffee
January 1, 2013 - Present
Brand storytelling, packaging design direction, brand narrative development, and customer-facing content for independent coffee projects; cross-functional collaboration in high-volume environments; training & mentorship for junior staff.

Education

Web Design & Web Development at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Graphic Design & Art at Riga Art School
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

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