Marina Rybakova
UX/UI & Graphic Designer
Combining a keen eye for design, empathy, and product thinking, I create design solutions that drive business results.
Available for work
About
UX/UI & Graphic Designer based in Novi Sad, Serbia, with 3+ years of experience. My toolkit spans AI-powered design, no-code prototyping, and front-end technologies, ensuring my designs are not just beautiful, but also buildable and scalable.
Experienced in designing end-to-end flows, building design systems, and collaborating closely with developers to deliver consistent, production-ready results. Experienced in pre-press and print production.
Known for clearly presenting and explaining design decisions and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. With strong verbal and written communication skills in Russian, English, and French. Proactive, adaptable, and always eager to learn.
3+
Years of experience
40+
Loyal clients worldwide
60+
Projects delivered
97%
Client satisfaction rate
Work Experience
UX/UI & Graphic Designer
Independent Contractor
2023 - Present
• Conducted client discovery sessions to identify business goals, gather requirements, and define project scope • Conducted qualitative and quantitative UX research • Gathered references and built mood boards • Created wireframes, prototypes, and fully responsive high-fidelity interfaces using auto layouts, components, variables, text and color styles • Handled animations in no‑code tools (Framer, Tilda+Matilda) or Figma with developer handoff • Conducted usability testing to identify and fix issues • Created brand identities and logos • Cooperated with 2 major corporations engaged in the oil and gas industry and 40+ small businesses to design products, responsive websites and brand identities • Retained 5 clients for repeat orders
Econometrics Tutor
Self-employed
2021 — 2025
• Lectured on the theory of regression analysis, time series analysis, and panel data • Conducted seminars where students learned how to build models, interpret coefficients, and test statistical hypotheses • Taught students how to use data analysis software (Gretl package - GNU Regression, Econometrics, and Time-series Library) • Tailored the pace and teaching style to each individual student and each group, taking into account the diversity of the audience and their different backgrounds • Created a safe environment that encouraged even less confident students to be actively envolved in the learning process • Provided feedback that boosted motivation and eliminated the fear of making mistakes • Helped 200+ students master econometrics concepts and methods
Intern in the Credit Insurance Department
EXIAR
2025
• Assessed the solvency of policyholders' counterparties by analyzing their financial statements (in Russian and English), as well as those of their affiliated individuals and legal entities • Drafted credit insurance contracts (export contract insurance, short-term accounts receivable insurance) • Made decisions on granting requested credit limits
Intern in the Underwriting Department
Protecta Trade Insurance
2023
• Analyzed market trends • Assessed the solvency of policyholders' counterparties by analyzing their financial statements (in Russian and English), as well as those of their affiliated individuals and legal entities • Made decisions on granting requested credit limits
Services
Web Design
Landing pages
Corporate websites
UX/UI
Website redesigns
No-code development
Branding
Logo design
Visual identity systems
Brand guidelines
Graphic Design
Print-ready materials
SMM Design
Presentations design
Digital assets
Other
UX research
SEO copywriting
Web analytics
Tools
Figma
UX/UI Design & Prototyping
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic & Brand Design
Adobe Photoshop
Photo Editing
ChatGPT
Research & Workflow Optimization
Gemini
Research & Workflow Optimization
Midjourney
Image Generation
Framer
No-code Website Building
Tilda
No-code Website Building
Notion
Project Tracking
Miro
Brainstorming & Team Workshops
Google Analytics
Web Analytics
Yandex.Metrica
Web Analytics
Education
Master’s degree in International Finance
Russian Foreign Trade Academy
2023 - 2025
GPA 5.0
Bachelor’s degree in International Economics
Russian Foreign Trade Academy
2019 — 2023
GPA 5.0
Certifications
Responsive Web Design
FCC
2026 — Present
Basic HTML, Semantic HTML, Accessibility, Forms and Tables, Basic CSS, Colors, Typography, Absolute and Relative Units, Pseudo Classes and Elements, Positioning, Flexbox, Grid, Variables, Animations, Best Practices for Responsive Web Design
Digital Design
Yudaev.School
2023 — 2024
UX/UI Fundamentals, User-Centric Design, User Research and Analysis, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Responsive Design, Figma, Tilda, Branding, Client Communication, Marketing and Advertising
Project Management
Russian Foreign Trade Academy
2023
Core Project Methologies, Budget & Risk Management, Team Coordination
Reviews
Anastasia S.
Brand Founder
“I’m genuinely so glad we met. I don’t even feel like I need to interfere with your work or make many revisions, which is such a relief. With the people I worked with before I often felt unheard, and I ended up without the result I wanted. But with you, everything feels so easy! Everything we’re creating together really captures my vibe and where I am right now. Even though we have to work in a bit of chaos, with one thing depending on another, we’re still managing to make it all work. Thank you so much for that!!!”
Margo D.
Brand Founder
“You’re amazing! Thank you so much for your hard work, creativity, talent, and, most importantly, for getting everything done in such a short time! I’m not the easiest client, I know. But somehow, working with you has been so easy and comfortable. Thank you for understanding my vision so perfectly and putting so much talent and soul into this work!”
Yana T.
Brand Founder
“Wow! You captured the exact atmosphere I’ve been trying to convey through my brand! I’m so happy with how you created a landing page that perfectly reflects the brand’s aesthetic and overall mood.”
Artem D.
CTO
“Thank you so much! I honestly didn’t expect us to get there in just two iterations! And the logo turned out perfect right away! I’m truly impressed and incredibly grateful for your work. Your talent and attention to detail are amazing!”
