Vasiliki Hadzikosta

Creative Technologist | UX/UI Designer

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

3D Design

Languages

EnglishFrenchGreek

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.

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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

Certified by CalArts

Portfolio

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