Hi, I'm Vilma UX Designer & Illustrator

I create digital experiences that balance creativity with user-centered design, transforming complex problems into intuitive solutions.

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Vilma - UX Designer & Illustrator

About Me

I'm a passionate UX designer and illustrator who bridges the gap between beautiful aesthetics and user-centered functionality. My approach combines strategic thinking with creative execution, always keeping the user at the center.

With over 5 years of customer service experience, I bring deep empathy and user advocacy to every project. I'm AI-forward, leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance design workflows and create innovative solutions.

3+ Years
100% Passion

Featured Work

Scaly Music App

Scaly Music App

Scaly Music App

UX Design Music Education Mobile App
Mobile App Logos Collection

Loyal App Redesigns

Loyal App Redesigns

Logo Design Brand Identity Mobile Apps
Commission Illustrations

Freelance

Freelance

Illustration Client Work Social Media
Fashion Design

Fashion Design

Fashion Design

Fashion Sketching Creative

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Skills & Expertise

Design & UX

Problem Solver Excellent Communicator Layout and Typography Ideation User Experience Design

Software & Tools

Photoshop Illustrator After Effects Figma GitHub Cursor ChatGPT Zendesk

Research & Analysis

Survey Monkey User Research RStudio SPSS Community Management Brand Guidelines Wireframing

Work Experience

Here's what I've been up to in design and community work

2025

Game Builder App Redesign

E.I Games
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I worked on remaking their game builder app that helps teachers make gamified learning experiences. I redesigned the interface to make it more intuitive and user-friendly for educators.

App Redesign Gamified Learning UI/UX Design Education Technology
2025

Music Learning App Design

Scaly
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I designed a music learning app that makes practicing scales actually fun. I created user personas, mapped out how people would use the app, built all the screens, and put together a design system. Worked closely with the client to get everything just right.

Mobile App Design User Research UI Design Figma Client Collaboration
2024-Current

Fill-In Manager & Restaurant Operations

Brigantine Restaurants
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Started as a host, moved to expo, and got promoted to fill-in manager in just one year.

I started as a host at a busy beachside restaurant, moved to expo, and got promoted to fill-in manager after just one year. Now I help out as fill-in manager while still doing hosting when needed. It's taught me a lot about working fast and staying flexible.

Fill-In Manager Rapid Promotion Host Experience
2023

App Icons & Brand Logos

Loyal
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I created over 200 app icon concepts for Loyal. I started with hand-drawn sketches, then refined them in black and white, and finally added color variations. The final designs were ready to go live on the App Store.

App Icon Design Brand Identity Figma Procreate
2022-2024

Visual Designer

Live Current Media
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Built a new design system, improved the UI, and tested everything for the dev team.

I built a new design system from scratch, improved the UI, and tested everything for the development team. I also made marketing materials and worked as an internal designer under two really experienced UX managers who taught me a lot.

Design System UI Refinement QA Testing Marketing Materials Internal Design
2022

Community Manager

Kast
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Managed the community on social media, Discord, and newsletters.

I managed community engagement and created communications for product launches. I also designed surveys to get insights from the community.

Community Management Product Launches Survey Design
2022

Website Illustrations

Moves The Needle
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I created custom illustrations and animations for Moves The Needle's website.

Custom Illustrations Animations Figma Procreate
2021

Album Cover Design

Bene
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I designed album cover artwork for musician Bene.

Album Artwork Visual Identity Procreate
2020-2021

Print and Marketing Associate

Staples
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Created print designs and improved client files using Adobe Creative Suite.

I worked with clients to create print designs and made sure their files looked great when printed. I also kept the commercial printers running smoothly.

Print Design Adobe Creative Suite File Enhancement
2020

Fashion Marketing Illustrations

Feature
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I created fashion marketing illustrations for Feature.

Fashion Marketing Brand Identity Procreate
2017-2018

Book Illustrations

Plum Pantry
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I created book illustrations for Plum Pantry.

Book Illustration Visual Narratives Procreate

Education

Associates in Illustration

May 2022

Palomar College, San Diego, CA

BS Human Systems Engineering

Spring 2026

Arizona State University (Current Studies)

Additional Training

2022-2023

CGMA: Analytical Figure Drawing, Brainstorm Online: Perspective Bootcamp & Form Language

Let's Work Together

Got a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it! I'm always excited to work on new things and meet cool people.

Email vilmamariainkeri@gmail.com