Milan Samardzic

Experience

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  SamaDizajn

  Jun 2014 - May 2017

  Co-Founder & Designer

  I helped this small startup with extensive work on visual and brand design, from vector illustration for print to 3D renders and animation. Being a co-founder meant that I had to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and develop business-related skills like project management and client acquisition.

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  GMP Kompani

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  Visual Designer

  Content design, company branding, product visualization and motion design. Responsible for visual design, marketing campaigns and strategy to improve engagement and sales.

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  HoloSCOPE

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  Designed initial version of ©HoloMaps, a data visualization software made to help users navigate geospatial data and analytics. My role was focused on collaboration with developers and stakeholders to define specifications and also help with early GTM strategy. Joined this startup at early stage as an experienced visual designer, which later evolved into the role of creative director. During the following year, I hired a team of five 3D artists and motion designers. I designed and mentored internship programs and also contributed as an individual on projects involvinginteraction and motion design.

  • Product Designer

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Visual Designer

    Jul 2019 - May 2020
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  GoUrban

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Product Designer

  At goUrban, I was responsible for field research in Vienna and designing a prototype application to optimize fleet maintenance and management.

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  FishingBooker

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2023

  Product Designer

  Designed solutions for many product initiatives, such as captain notifications, payment model settings and user adoption. With iterative improvement of existing parts on the platform, collaboration with product management I learned how to achieve company goals together with producing great experience for the users.

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  CAKE.com

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior Product Designer

  CAKE.com is a Silicon Valley unicorn company that provides software solutions designed to enhance team collaboration, communication, and time management.