
Vasiliki Hadzikosta
Creative Technologist | UX/UI Designer
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Creative Technologist with MFA in Design & Technology, specializing in AI-driven design and immersive experiences. Expert in Unity, interactive storytelling, and UX/UI with proven results increasing engagement by 25% and operational efficiency by 30%. Ready to transform your digital vision into compelling, user-centered solutions.
Work experience
Creative Director
Neon Era StrategiesFreelance
Jun 2024 - Aug 2025
1 year 3 months
New York, NY, USA
Directed brand experience strategies, increasing customer loyalty by 25% through targeted health and wellness campaigns. • Led design sprints and rapid prototyping initiatives, achieving 20% business growth.
Teaching Assistant
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Jan 2024 - May 2024
5 months
New York, NY, USA
• Facilitated workshops on VR/AR, Unity, and mixed reality, improving technical proficiency of 30+ students by 30%. • Enhanced participation and engagement by 20%, emphasizing iterative prototyping and user testing. • Mentored students on designing accessible, inclusive digital experiences, with focus on human-centered narratives.
Design Intern
MYCOTOO, Inc.
May 2023 - Aug 2023
4 months
Pasadena, CA, USA
• Developed immersive concepts for major entertainment projects, increasing engagement by 20%. • Utilized AR/VR prototyping and delivered projects 10% under budget through tight collaboration with engineering teams. • Practiced data-informed design decisions and storytelling through visual experience mapping.
Junior Architect
TSQUARE ARCHITECTS
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
6 months
Thessaloniki, Greece
• Managed visual concepts and user flows for 13 projects, focusing on spatial user experience and efficiency. • Increased project execution efficiency by 20% via streamlined workflows.
Social Media Strategist
Artion Galleries
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
6 months
Athens, Greece
• Expanded digital reach by 15% via AR initiatives and strategic content creation. • Created seamless digital-physical brand experiences, increasing organic engagement by 25%.
Architectural Intern
Makridis Associates
Dec 2017 - May 2018
6 months
Thessaloniki, Greece
• Conceptualized and presented compelling visual proposals, achieving 2nd place in a national design competition. • Managed the visual and spatial identity of a €400K four-story office building, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and budget management.
Education
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Master of Fine Arts - MFA
2022 - 2024
1 year 10 months
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Master of Science - MS
2015 - 2021
5 years 11 months
The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
Summer Studio
2016 - 2016
2 months
ACT - American College of Thessaloniki
High School
2009 - 2015
5 years 9 months
Columbia University
Summer Studio
2013 - 2013
2 months
Licenses & certifications
UI / UX Design Specialization
Issued: Jun 2024
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