Vlado Nacev

Designer & Developer

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About

A seasoned Product Designer with over 15 years of experience, Vlado Nacev has delivered 120+ successful digital solutions for over 60 respected companies globally, reaching audiences exceeding one million users. He excels at balancing aesthetic quality with technical efficiency, ensuring pixel-perfect designs that flawlessly meet both user needs and business objectives. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to new technologies, Vlado drives business growth through innovative design and strategic visualization.

Work Experience

Designer • Developer

Madebyvladonacev

May 2008 - Present

Sofia, Sofia, BG

As a freelance Designer and Developer, Vlado Nacev delivered comprehensive UI/UX solutions and brand identities for diverse clients, consistently balancing aesthetic quality with functional excellence and driving significant user engagement and business growth.

  • Successfully delivered over 120 digital products and brand identities for 60+ diverse clients, significantly enhancing market presence and user engagement for projects reaching over one million users.
  • Developed and launched high-performance, responsive websites that increased user satisfaction by 45% through adherence to UX/UI best practices.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive design systems using Material Design and custom libraries, improving design consistency and reducing development time by an estimated 20%.
  • Enhanced web application performance and accessibility, resulting in a 25% improvement in load times and a more inclusive user experience.
  • Created and visualized impactful brand identities, including comprehensive logo systems and guidelines, effectively communicating brand values and positioning for clients across various industries.
  • Contributed to significant business growth through innovative ideas, strategic product development, and compelling visualizations, leading to increased customer acquisition and retention.

Senior Web Designer • Front - End Developer

SUERA.COM

Sep 2017 - Apr 2024

Sofia, Sofia, BG

As Senior Web Designer & Front-End Developer, Vlado Nacev led the design and development of responsive interfaces and scalable design systems, significantly contributing to revenue growth and operational efficiency.

  • Doubled company revenue over several years by delivering innovative design solutions and strategic initiatives that enhanced customer acquisition and retention.
  • Significantly streamlined the support team's workflow by enhancing user experience, leading to a measurable reduction in reported issues and improved operational efficiency.
  • Optimized project timelines across the company, improving overall team efficiency and productivity by an estimated 15-20% through effective design system implementation and collaboration.
  • Delivered high-performance UI solutions for over 20 web and mobile applications across diverse industries, focusing on intuitive user experience and brand consistency.
  • Created and maintained custom design systems and component libraries, significantly improving development speed and consistency for complex digital solutions.
  • Led projects from concept to execution, encompassing prototyping, building, and usability testing, ensuring high-quality, functional digital solutions using Angular, React, and custom code.

Web Designer • Front - End Developer

Game Cloud Continental

Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

Sofia, Sofia, BG

As a Web Designer & Front-End Developer, Vlado Nacev designed and delivered high-performance UI solutions for gaming platforms, enhancing user experience and streamlining project delivery.

  • Designed responsive user interfaces for web platforms with a strong focus on intuitive user experience and brand alignment, enhancing overall platform engagement.
  • Optimized project timelines across the company, increasing team efficiency and productivity by streamlining design-to-development workflows.
  • Delivered high-performance UI solutions and graphics for over 10 websites and platforms across various industries, ensuring consistent look and experience.
  • Created custom design components that significantly enhanced the visual appeal and user experience across platforms, contributing to improved user retention.
  • Transformed complex concepts into clear, functional digital solutions using Symfony, Laravel, Bootstrap, and custom code, improving development efficiency.
  • Collaborated closely with developers, managers, and stakeholders to create flexible and scalable web platforms, ensuring seamless integration and project success.

Education

Engineering Design

Technical University of Sofia

Excellent

Sep 2008 - Jun 2012

Sofia, Sofia, BG

Courses

  • Creative Tech Projects Club
  • Design & Innovation Society
  • Digital Arts Community
  • Front-End Development
  • User Experience (UX)
  • Visual Communication
  • Interactive Interfaces
  • Web Applications
  • Creative Visualization Experiments
  • Systems Architecture
  • Interface Design
  • Usability

Skills

Web & UI/UX Design

  • Web Design
  • Responsive Web Design
  • User Experience (UX)
  • User Interface (UI)
  • Product Design
  • Visual Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Prototyping
  • Design Systems
  • Material Design
  • User Research

Graphic Design & Branding

  • Branding Identity
  • Logo Design
  • Business Card Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Service Design
  • Restaurant Menu Design

Front-End Development

  • Web Development
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Angular
  • React
  • NPM
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bulma CSS Framework
  • Bootstrap
  • Symfony
  • Laravel
  • Custom Code

Tools & Platforms

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fresco, XD, InDesign)
  • Figma
  • Spline
  • RIVE
  • Git (GitHub, GitLab)
  • PhpStorm
  • VS Code
  • UserTesting

Animation

  • GSAP Animation

AI & Emerging Technologies

  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Assistants

Project Management & Strategy

  • Project Leadership
  • Concept Development
  • Implementation
  • Quality Assurance Testing
  • Strategic Initiatives

Interests

Friends

  • Friends

Camping

  • Camping

Gardens Design

  • Gardens Design

Cooking

  • Cooking

Books

  • Books

Nature

  • Nature

Trekking

  • Trekking

CrossFit

  • CrossFit

Running

  • Running