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Welcome to my page!

 

My name is Marina Stancev and I'm a Senior Digital and UX/UI Designer with over a decade of professional experience across various industries. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of working with incredibly talented teams of creatives, marketers, and project managers. I've worked in Marketing, Digital, Growth, and E-commerce departments, gaining a deep understanding of how to create effective designs that help businesses achieve their goals.

 

In addition to working with teams, I've also run my own small design studio, allowing me to collaborate with different clients and projects simultaneously. This experience has taught me the importance of communication, organization, and efficiency in order to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

 

As a Designer, I'm always looking to stay current with the latest technologies and trends. I'm an expert in Adobe Creative Suite programs, Figma, Ometria, and Magento, but I'm also proficient in CSS and HTML coding.

 

Recently, I've also taken an interest in Cyber Security, recognizing the importance of protecting digital assets. That's why I've enrolled in Firebrand's Cyber Security Technician bootcamp. Learning about Cyber Security has not only expanded my knowledge but also my ability to design with security in mind.

Experience

SKILLS

Programs

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe XD)

  • Figma, InVision

  • Ometria

  • Magento

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Hard Skills​

  • UX/UI

  • Wireframing

  • Prototyping

  • Visual Communication

  • Digital Design

  • Email Design/CRM

  • Design Management

  • User Research

  • E-Commerce

  • HTML/CSS

  • Creative Direction

  • Art Direction

  • Concept Development

  • Digital Post-production

  • Digital Applications

  • Photo Shoots

  • ​Social Media Design​​​

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Soft Skills

  • Adaptability (Growth Mindset, Flexibility)

  • Problem-solving (Analysis, Strategic thinking)

  • Curiosity

  • Motivation

  • Collaboration

  • Empathy

  • Social skills
  • Self-management

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SENIOR CRM DESIGNER

Action Rocket 

11/2023 to 12/2023, London

FREELANCE, REMOTE

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  • Worked with the client services team to understand client briefs

  • Mentored or line-managed junior designers

  • Came up with concepts for email campaigns, CRM programs, Templates and Design systems

  • Driven concepts through the design and development process, giving constructive feedback and rationale to clients

SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER

Sweaty Betty 

08/2022 to 10/2023, London

FREELANCE, REMOTE

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  • Worked across several fields such as art direction, motion design, mobile-first UX/UI, and visual design

  • Delivered holistic design solutions across all appropriate channels, while staying up to date with current and future trends and technology, to push the possibilities of storytelling

  • Developed a holistic creative point of view and presented concepts and production ideas to the broader team and leadership

  • Work closely with the UX and Development teams

SENIOR UX/UI DESIGNER

Grunderbox

04/2022 to 08/2022, London

CONTRACT, REMOTE

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  • Worked closely with cross-functional peers and partners to craft strategically valuable, consistent, and connected user experiences across client`s product surfaces

  • Driven the entire UX lifecycle from discovery to UX research validation, including enabling engineering implementation, with the production of the appropriate fidelity design specification

  • Actively participated in UX critiques and workshops

  • Managed other UX Designers on the team

DIGITAL DESIGNER

The Savile Row Company 

06/2021 to 04/2022, London

FULL-TIME, HYBRID

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  • Designed a wide range of projects across multiple digital platforms

  • Designed and built marketing newsletter and automation emails using our Ometria platform

  • Supported with seasonal updates to the Magento platform across all devices

  • Produced highly creative content in line with brand guidelines, briefs and deadlines

  • Designed Social Media creative for Facebook, Instagram & Affiliates

EMAIL DESIGNER

Superdrug 

02/2021 to 05/2021, London

CONTRACT, REMOTE

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  • Designed emails and other digital content and communications for Superdrug

  • Improved and enhanced all digital communications to be optimized and responsive to emerging technology

  • Ensured traffic to Superdrug.com is maximized via their eCRM program

  • Worked closely with the CRM team to ensure that all creative and campaigns committed to can be delivered to a high standard on a timely basis

  • Designed, built, and tested emails using industry-standard HTML techniques

EMAIL DESIGNER

Laura Ashley 

02/2020 to 06/2020, London

CONTRACT, HYBRID

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  • Designed emails and other digital content and communications for Superdrug

  • Improved and enhanced all digital communications to be optimized and responsive to emerging technology

  • Ensured traffic to Superdrug.com is maximized via their eCRM program

  • Worked closely with the CRM team to ensure that all creative and campaigns committed to can be delivered to a high standard on a timely basis

  • Designed, built, and tested emails using industry-standard HTML techniques

CPD ILLUSTRATION COURSE TUTOR

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA)

10/2019 to 01/2020, London

CONTRACT, ON-SITE

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  • Produced and designed online/offline lessons and presentations for students

  • Through studio-based experimentation, exploration, and continual practice, I encouraged students to develop individual expression, methods, and creative strategies to solve problems visually

  • Provided an understanding of the principles of different areas of the digital graphic design industry and theories and strategies used in contemporary digital media, boosting learner confidence in understanding the industry and helping to develop their eye for design and successful marketing and promotion tactics

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

OnePlus

09/2019 to 11/2019, London

CONTRACT, ON-SITE

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  • Worked on the launch of the new products (7T and 7T Pro Mobile Series) under high pressure and tight deadlines

  • Designed visuals for all social media, web banners, email content, keynote presentations, and print materials

  • Determined strategy and design as a part of an in-house design team

  • Presented creative ideas to the Head of Growth and other Managers inside of OnePlus Group Europe

CREATIVE TEAM LEAD

Hearst Design Limited

03/2019 to 09/2019, London

SELF-EMPLOYED, HYBRID

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  • Generated original visual executions that are both exciting and creatively attractive

  • Delivered work of the highest quality after developing new ideas

  • Presented creative ideas to clients

  • Worked with clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns

  • Worked on several campaigns at once, under pressure and to a tight deadline

CREATIVE TEAM LEAD

Stanchev LTD

06/2014 to 03/2019,

Zagreb-Split/Croatia

SELF-EMPLOYED, HYBRID

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  • Created new and original designs from scratch for brands based on client specifications, needs, and brand image

  • Contributed to pitches by creating designs and building presentations

  • Created and maintained files for all creative assets and resources, such as software, art materials, and special fonts, which were needed for record-keeping and referencing

  • Facilitated product campaigns and marketing via emails, microsites, and other landing pages to boost client-to-customer interactions (email content)

  • Collaborated with other members of the graphic design team to maximize creativity and excellence in performance and delivery

MIDWEIGHT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Bruketa & Zinic & Grey

04/2013 to 05/2014,

Zagreb/Croatia

FULL-TIME, ON-SITE

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  • Worked closely with the Marketing Manager, developed and managed a continuous series of tests and design improvements that drove sales performance

  • Worked on POS, advertising and a range of print materials

  • Assisted with masking, typography, research, and presentation

  • Oversaw the finishing of comps selected by clients

  • Composited mood/reference boards for presentation

  • Assisted with creating project-based look-books to be presented to clients

  • Designed packaging in-line with branding guidelines for products

  • Managed projects from concept stage through to artwork

  • Actively participated in brainstorming sessions, pushed and encouraged innovative ideas for all briefs

  • Translated marketing objectives or creative concepts into strong design solutions, by applying a solid understanding of usability and functional design

  • Worked independently and alongside senior creatives to design the creative output

  • Gained knowledge of brand guidelines, resourcing and retouching photography, created illustrations and maintained communication with project managers and senior designers

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Parabureau

04/2012 to 03/2013,

Zagreb/Croatia

APPRENTICESHIP, ON-SITE

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  • Offered input to creative meetings and shared ideas

  • Produced attractive and effective designs for all media

  • Communicated with senior team members to receive feedback

  • Collaborated effectively with clients and other team members

  • Supported the team throughout the execution of campaigns and projects

Education

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Master of Art in Design

of Visual Communications

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MASTER'S DEGREE

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture, School of Design

RQF Level 7 / SCQF Level 11 / CQFW Level 7

UK Naric reference: 4000727445

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Bachelor of Arts in Design of Visual Communications 

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BACHELOR (HONOURS) DEGREE

University of Split, Arts Academy

RQF Level 6 / SCQF Level 10 / CQFW Level 6

UK Naric reference: 4000727445

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All work © Marina Stancev 2023

Please do not reproduce without the expressed written consent.

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