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Resume and Work Experience
My Journey
UI Designer
2018 - Present
Head of Design
2020 - Present
Senior Art Director
2014 - 2020
Art Director
2005-2014
Web / Graphic Designer
2001-2005
Freelance Visual Designer
2006 - Present
Areas of Expertise
Creative Design / Art Direction / Motion Design / UI Design / UX Design / Dynamic Visual Design / Team Leadership / Video Editing / Advanced Graphic Design / HTML/CSS / Photography / Game Design / 3D / Game Design / Board Game Design / Programming
Technical Skills
Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects / Flash/Animate / Figma / InDesign / Blender / HTML/CSS / Photography / Unity3D / Premiere / Spline 3D / Cinema 4D / Framer
Language Skills
Russian Native
English Fluent | IELTS:7 | CEFR:B2 | DL:110
Azerbaijani Begginer
English Fluent | IELTS:7 | CEFR:B2 | DL:110
Azerbaijani Begginer
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
and Virtual Reality
Synergy University
2025 – Present
Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene
Baku Basic Medical College #2
1998-2001
Synergy University
2025 – Present
Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene
Baku Basic Medical College #2
1998-2001
Certificates
Google
• Start the UX Design Process: Empathize,
Define, and Ideate
• Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity
Prototypes
• Conduct UX Research and Test Early
Concepts
• Foundations of User Experience (UX)
Design
California Institute of the Arts
• Introduction to Typography
• Introduction to Imagemaking
• Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Michigan State University
• Introduction to Game Development
University of London
• Creative Programming for Digital Media
& Mobile Apps
• Start the UX Design Process: Empathize,
Define, and Ideate
• Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity
Prototypes
• Conduct UX Research and Test Early
Concepts
• Foundations of User Experience (UX)
Design
California Institute of the Arts
• Introduction to Typography
• Introduction to Imagemaking
• Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Michigan State University
• Introduction to Game Development
University of London
• Creative Programming for Digital Media
& Mobile Apps
Language Skills
Russian Native
English Fluent | IELTS:7 | CEFR:B2 | DL:110
Azerbaijani Begginer
English Fluent | IELTS:7 | CEFR:B2 | DL:110
Azerbaijani Begginer
Baku, Azerbaijan
Saffron
03/2023 - 06/2024
Visual Designer / Brand Manager
- Led brand quality control across agencies and print houses
- Designed visual identities for new restaurants and projects
- Contributed to website development, photo, and video shoots
- Negotiated partnerships for global loyalty app integration
- Trained new staff in brand and design standards
Baku, Azerbaijan
BakuPay
10/2020 - 07/2022
Head of Design
- Developed and maintained the brand guide for a fintech startup
- Improved mobile app UI/UX based on user feedback
- Directed photography and creative campaigns for partners
- Innovated marketing through urban advertising strategies
Baku, Azerbaijan
Moonmilk
by McCann Riga
10/2019 - 05/2020
Senior Art Director
- Adapted global creative campaigns for the Azerbaijani market
- Designed corporate website UI and social media visuals
- Provided creative solutions for corporate clients
- Trained junior designers and interns
London, UK
Novelwall
02/2018 - 06/2019
Graphic Designer / UI / UX Designer
- Led company rebranding and redesigned the corporate identity
- Supervised outsourced web developers for website relaunch
- Built and launched 5 partner mini-sites using WordPress
- Designed modular exhibition stands, reducing marketing costs by 40%
Baku, Azerbaijan
DDB
09/2014 - 11/2017
Senior Art Director
- Built and led one of Azerbaijan’s top design teams
- Created major campaigns for Bravo, Azercell, McDonald’s, and AZAL
- Led brainstorming sessions and concept development
- Trained and mentored junior designers and interns
Baku, Azerbaijan
McDonald's Azerbaijan
10/2010 - 09/2014
Graphic Designer / Design Manager
- Adapted global marketing materials for the local market
- Developed original designs, reducing marketing costs by 25-35%
- Created an internal HR poster selected for the International McDonald’s Conference (Western European Division, 2011-2012)
Baku, Azerbaijan
Khatt
08/2006 - 10/2010
Multimedia Developer / Art Director
- Developed interactive projects (maps, 3D tours, multimedia CDs)
- Created a 3D tour of ancient catacombs in Sheki
- Designed the e-Xalcha game, featured at the 2009 Venetian Biennale
- Increased printing product value by 20-30% through digital integration
Baku, Azerbaijan
SCISSORS
07/2005 - 07/2006
Co-Founder / Art Director
- Co-founded and led a creative web studio
- Built and mentored a successful design team
Baku, Azerbaijan
ADaNet
10/2001 - 07/2005
Graphic Designer / Web Designer
- Promoted from Graphic Designer to Lead Designer & Flash Developer
- Introduced a banner rotation system, reducing marketing expenses
- Trained junior designers and improved workflow efficiency
Baku, Azerbaijan
Digital Age
01/2001 - 08/2001
Graphic Designer / Web Designer
- Advanced from Junior HTML Coder to Graphic Designer & Animator
- Self-taught JavaScript and ActionScript basics for interactive projects