Mladen Gorchev
UX/UI Designer & Front-End Developer
About
A creative and technically strong UX/UI designer and front-end developer with over 10 years of experience delivering engaging, user-friendly digital experiences across web and mobile. Skilled in the full design workflow — from user research and wireframing through to high-fidelity visual design and implementing responsive, accessible front-ends using modern web technologies.
I take complex, messy systems and turn them into experiences that feel simple and intuitive. Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, information architecture, SEO best practices, and performance optimisation. Experienced integrating designs into WordPress and delivering bespoke e-commerce sites on Shopify, with a focus on collaborating across design, development and business teams.
Technical Skills
Design Tools
UX/UI Process
Front-End
Frameworks
CMS & E-commerce
Other
- Figma
- Sketch
- Balsamiq
- Adobe XD
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- After Effects
- Wireframing
- User Flows
- Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- Information Architecture
- HTML5
- CSS3
- SCSS/SASS
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- Tailwind CSS
- React
- Flutter (Dart)
- WordPress
- Gutenberg
- Shopify
- Liquid
- Git
- Bitbucket
- Jira
- Notion
- Claude Code
- Copilot
- SEO
- Analytics
- Accessibility (WCAG)
- Performance
Experience
UX/UI Designer & Front-End Developer
Propertybox / FocalAgent
Responsible for end-to-end web design and front-end development across WordPress sites and Flutter mobile applications. Combined visual design, UX thinking, and technical implementation.
- Designed and built bespoke WordPress sites with custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, and full visual design
- Led UX redesign of Estate Agent Hub with user research, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
- Designed and built Vixel video platform with full visual design, UX/UI decisions, and React implementation
- Developed design systems, component libraries, and documentation for consistency across products
- Applied SEO best practices and performance optimisation across all digital properties
- Managed hosting, DNS, SSL certificates, and security for all web properties
UX/UI Designer & Shopify Developer
WeMakeWebsites Agency
Agency role delivering bespoke e-commerce websites for high-profile brands. Complete design-to-build workflow from initial research through final implementation.
- Created wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity visual designs in Sketch and Figma
- Designed responsive Shopify storefronts with focus on conversion-oriented UX patterns
- Implemented bespoke Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Worked directly with clients as key point of contact throughout projects
- Notable clients: Kitri Studio, Penguin Books, Hummingbird Bakery
Full Stack Developer
CAD2B Ltd.
- Designed and built company website, CMS, blog, and forum from scratch using Ruby on Rails
- Integrated Google Maps API, Analytics, and MailChimp email templates
- Managed hosting, SSL, and server configuration on DigitalOcean
Front-End Developer
Fathom Group
- Converted designer mockups into responsive HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript in .NET environments
- Built Ruby on Rails systems including jobs boards, blogs, and CMS platforms
- Collaborated with designers to preserve UX intent in implementations
UI/UX Designer & Developer
Camplight
- Designed user interfaces for web and iOS/Android applications
- Produced wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups for stakeholder review
Earlier roles:
- UX/UI Designer — Media Sand-Box Ltd. (March 2012 – December 2012)
- Front-End Developer — Alkuvoima East (August 2011 – January 2012)
- Graphic & UX/UI Designer — GNET Ltd. (June 2011 – August 2011)
Let's work together
Interested in collaborating? I'm currently open to freelance projects and full-time opportunities.