dasha.jakobson@gmail.com | 415.225.4748
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dasha-jakobson/ | 3D Graphics: dashajak.artstation.com/
Highly skilled and versatile designer with an interest in tackling interactive and visual challenges through research informed, elegant solutions. Bringing discernment, keen eye for aesthetics, and fluency with cross-disciplinary communication towards successful outcomes.
User Research & Testing | Information Architecture | Wireframing | Prototyping | Visual Design | Animation
Figma | Marvel | Framer | Sketch | Invision | Adobe Suite | HTML | CSS | Maya | Unity
FREELANCE UI/UX DESIGNER — APR 2020 - PRESENT
Consultation, website audit, and visual design services for multiple clients
UI/UX DESIGNER (CONTRACT) — SEP 2020 - JAN 2021
Hassler Heating, El Cerrito, CA
Redesign of cost estimating software for HVAC contractors to introduce industry standard UX practices, consistent UI, and responsive design
Worked with stakeholders to understand product requirements and advocated for best practices while meeting the needs of the client
Created a comprehensive design system and introduced it to the team
Collaborated with developers to come up with a grid system and deliver code ready mockups for multiple breakpoints
Responsible for all visual design from wireframes and color scheme exploration to delivery of high fidelity mockups
ADJUNCT FACULTY — SEP 2019 - DEC 2019
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Instruction of graduate students in environment modeling for games
SENIOR 3D ARTIST | UI DESIGNER — MAR 2018 - JUL 2019
Zynga, San Francisco, CA
Close collaboration with engineering to come up with optimal solutions for end user experience while adhering to technical specifications of the product
Rapid prototyping of multiple UI solutions for internal testing to narrow down design options and visual direction
Creation of a wide variety of character and environment models
Development of training material for an outsource group resulting in much improved quality of work in line with internal guidelines. Produced a comprehensive series of tutorials on how to approach and problem solve for different scenarios and gave subsequent feedback.
ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZATION ARTIST — APR 2015 - DEC 2018
DES Architects & Engineers, Redwood City, CA
Architectural visualization of commercial and residential spaces for traditional and VR platforms
SENIOR 3D ARTIST — MAY 2012 - MAR 2015
Rumble Entertainment, Redwood City, CA
Creation of environment assets and level building from block out to final detail
Collaboration with marketing team in designing highly effective advertisement solutions across multiple social networks and app stores
Responsible for establishing visual standards and workflow in creation of a high volume of advertisement assets; managing, and providing feedback to an outsource team
ENVIRONMENT ARTIST — JAN 2006 - AUG 2011
Backbone Entertainment, Emeryville, CA
Creation of environment assets and level building from block out to final detail
Visual look development for pitch projects from initial sketch to final render
Responsible for learning the environment pipeline used by a sister studio and mentoring other artists in building levels using the new tools
UI/UX Design Certification I Career Foundry
BFA with Honors, Computer Graphics | School of Visual Arts, NY