I am a User Interface Designer focused on premium, minimal, and editorial-style web design. I translate detailed mockups into refined, responsive, accessible interfaces that convey calm, trust, and clarity. I am proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, and modular design systems, with deep experience in layout, hierarchy, and typography. I strive for health and wellness-focused digital experiences that balance precision and aesthetic restraint. I bridge visual design principles with usability and front-end development. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design system scalability, accessibility, and cohesive brand expression. I deliver high-fidelity prototypes and developer-ready UI assets, and I thrive in Agile environments to ensure smooth implementation and QA.

Inessa Djetere

I am a User Interface Designer focused on premium, minimal, and editorial-style web design. I translate detailed mockups into refined, responsive, accessible interfaces that convey calm, trust, and clarity. I am proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, and modular design systems, with deep experience in layout, hierarchy, and typography. I strive for health and wellness-focused digital experiences that balance precision and aesthetic restraint. I bridge visual design principles with usability and front-end development. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design system scalability, accessibility, and cohesive brand expression. I deliver high-fidelity prototypes and developer-ready UI assets, and I thrive in Agile environments to ensure smooth implementation and QA.

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I am a User Interface Designer focused on premium, minimal, and editorial-style web design. I translate detailed mockups into refined, responsive, accessible interfaces that convey calm, trust, and clarity. I am proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, and modular design systems, with deep experience in layout, hierarchy, and typography. I strive for health and wellness-focused digital experiences that balance precision and aesthetic restraint.

I bridge visual design principles with usability and front-end development. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design system scalability, accessibility, and cohesive brand expression. I deliver high-fidelity prototypes and developer-ready UI assets, and I thrive in Agile environments to ensure smooth implementation and QA.

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Work Experience

Senior UI Designer (Contract) at TD Bank (via Avanade)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led UX/UI for internal-facing web tools and customer credit systems, translating complex banking workflows into usable designs for millions of users. Created data-rich user interfaces with interactive states, pricing logic, and conditional input flows. Built and managed Figma design system with reusable tokens, variants, and component libraries to ensure cross-team scalability. Designed end-to-end user flows including onboarding, nested dashboard views, and configuration tables. Collaborated with product managers, developers, and accessibility teams to ensure responsive, WCAG-compliant solutions in Agile sprints. Delivered detailed Figma prototypes with annotations for development handoff, improving implementation accuracy and reducing dev cycle time.
UI Designer at TC Transcontinental
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Designed over 100 responsive web pages and dashboard components for food retail brands (e.g., Loblaws), optimizing operational visibility and user interaction. Developed visual systems for campaign and CMS platforms involving large datasets and component reuse. Maintained a scalable Figma design system with 80+ components, improving handoff efficiency by 40%. Produced flows and interface patterns for editable content structures, dynamic pricing layouts, and cross-device compatibility. Facilitated handoff and QA through structured documentation and team collaboration in distributed environments.
UI/UX Designer at Corona Inc.
December 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Designed and prototyped data-heavy interfaces and workflow tools for eCommerce and B2B platforms. Created wireframes and interactive UI for catalog management, pricing sheets, and nested product configurations. Collaborated across product and dev teams in Agile environments, focusing on user stories and efficient interaction patterns. Led redesigns of legacy platforms with emphasis on clarity, accessibility, and operational speed.
Senior UI Designer (Contract) at TD Bank (via Avanade)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed modern, responsive UI for large-scale financial platforms incorporating accessibility-first principles. Created high-fidelity design systems and component libraries that balance brand consistency with experimental visuals. Developed layouts with dynamic elements enhancing visual engagement on mobile and desktop. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine and present innovative UI concepts, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
UI Designer at TC Transcontinental
January 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Created visually bold, campaign-driven digital experiences for Loblaws integrating strong layout hierarchy, innovative imagery, and seasonal visual themes. Designed over 100 responsive web pages and marketing assets adapting brand guidelines to modern and experimental styles. Built 80+ reusable UI components, reducing design production cycles by 40%, accelerating creative iteration.
UI/UX Designer at Corona Inc.
January 1, 2017 - August 8, 2025
Designed interactive, premium product websites for luxury brands to elevate their digital presence with immersive visual styles and advanced layouts. Directed full website redesigns resulting in modern, aesthetically forward user experiences, improving usability scores by 30%. Integrated bold typography, sleek grids, and contemporary color palettes to refresh brand images and attract new audiences.
Senior UI Designer (Contract) at TD Bank (via Avanade)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led UI design for multiple large-scale initiatives within TD’s credit card ecosystem, delivering scalable and accessible interfaces across mobile and web platforms. Designed end-to-end interfaces for major projects including centralized rewards experience, onboarding flows, and product changes. Contributed to early UX strategy by reviewing research insights and refining flows. Collaborated in Agile teams to align design goals with user and business needs. Created and tested components for Emerald design system ensuring accessibility compliance and responsiveness. Facilitated design QA and developer handoff with annotated Figma files and design reviews. Ensured WCAG 2.1 compliance, improving usability for millions of TD customers.
UI Designer at TC Transcontinental
January 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Designed 100+ web pages, email campaigns, and digital assets for Loblaws food chain, increasing engagement across digital channels. Created branding materials aligned with brand standards for digital platforms. Developed seasonal brand campaigns that increased visibility and customer engagement. Developed scalable visual hierarchies and layout systems improving user session time by 25%. Built and maintained a design system of 80+ reusable components, reducing design handoff time by 40%. Produced digital content for 10+ national campaigns and managed multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
UI/UX Designer at Corona Inc.
January 1, 2017 - August 11, 2025
Designed websites, mobile apps, and iPad experiences for in-house brands such as Maple Leaf Diamonds, increasing engagement by 40%. Led website redesigns and interactive initiatives improving usability scores by 30%. Produced marketing collateral for North American and UK markets across 15+ campaigns. Collaborated in Agile teams to deliver 10+ digital products aligned with user personas.
Freelance UI Designer at Independent Projects
August 1, 2025 - Present
Designed UI/UX for small business and wellness brands, aligning design systems with user needs and aesthetic goals. Created responsive, editorial-style layouts using Figma, optimizing hierarchy and whitespace for premium presentation. Delivered interactive prototypes and developer-ready UI assets, maintaining high fidelity from concept to launch. Consulted on design system scalability, accessibility compliance, and cohesion for multiple web projects.
Senior UI/Visual Designer (Contract) at TD Bank (via Avanade)
April 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Designed and delivered responsive user interfaces for TD’s credit card platform, ensuring consistent, accessible, and brand-aligned user experiences. Translated detailed mockups into pixel-perfect Figma prototypes, maintaining visual hierarchy and proportional layout across 20+ screens. Integrated WCAG 2.1-compliant components within the Emerald Design System to enhance accessibility and usability. Partnered with developers and stakeholders in Agile sprints to ensure seamless UI implementation and cross-platform consistency.
UI/Visual Designer at TC TransContinental
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2022
Designed responsive web and marketing interfaces for Loblaws’ digital products, ensuring cohesive UI structure and accessible interactions. Built modular component systems that unified patterns across websites, landing pages, and campaigns. Emphasized clean layout, whitespace, and typographic rhythm to maintain an elegant, editorial tone across digital surfaces. Delivered annotated design specs and worked with developers to ensure accurate front-end execution and smooth QA.
UI/UX Designer at Corona Inc.
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2017
Led UI redesigns for consumer-facing luxury retail websites, improving usability and engagement metrics. Created responsive, user-centered designs for desktop and mobile platforms using an editorial layout approach. Collaborated closely with development teams to implement pixel-accurate UI and consistent brand expression. Managed the Maple Leaf Diamonds web application, modernizing UI design for annual catalogue launches and enhancing product navigation.

Education

Bachelor at State Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Diploma at State Art College
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor in Graphic Design at State Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Diploma in Commercial Art & Graphic Design at State Art College
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Bachelor in Graphic Design at State Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Diploma in Commercial Art & Graphic Design at State Art College
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Bachelor's in Graphic Design at State Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Qualifications

Product & UX Design with Figma - Udemy
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
UX Design - BrainStation
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Design Systems in Practice - Adobe
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
HTML5 & CSS3 - Ryerson University
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Systems Thinking in UX - Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
UI Design with Figma - Udemy
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
User Experience Design - BrainStation
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
UX to UI Design - Adobe
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 - Ryerson University
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
UX Courses - Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
UI Design with Figma - Udemy
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
User Experience Design - BrainStation
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
UX to UI Design - Adobe
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 - Ryerson University
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
UX Courses - Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
HTML5 & CSS3
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
UX/UI Design Courses
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Advanced Figma UI/UX Design
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare