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Kushtrim Arifi — CV

UX/UI designer and full-stack developer, working in Switzerland and Kosovo since 2012. Specialised in WordPress, with Elementor and WooCommerce, and in React front-end development, with a master's in psychology behind the user-focused design.

Based in
Prishtina, Kosovo — open to relocate
Email
info@kushtrimarifi.com
Phone
+383 49 210 999
Profiles
LinkedIn, GitHub

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Experience

  1. 2024 — Present

    Senior UX/UI Designer & Full-Stack Developer

    MONUN AG — Switzerland

    • Shipped 10+ corporate sites and campaigns end to end, from Figma to production, owning the information architecture, UI kits, responsive build, QA and launch.
    • Built custom WordPress themes in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, PHP and Tailwind, holding performance and accessibility across devices.
    • Put continuous deployment in place (Namecheap, Hoststar, Render), cutting deployment time by 40%.
    • Raised code quality by clearing 700+ lint issues and adding ESLint, Stylelint and Prettier: JavaScript defects down about 45%, CSS defects about 33%.
    • Designed and delivered a CRM with multi-member accounts and roles, recurring billing, invoicing, Stripe payments, admin dashboards and audit logs.

  2. 2020 — 2024

    UX/UI Designer & WordPress Developer

    Business Leaders AG — Switzerland

    • Designed 50+ responsive websites from Figma to WordPress and Elementor, delivering high-performance interfaces across devices.
    • Ran user research and usability testing, turning what came back into design changes that lifted satisfaction and engagement.
    • Built front-end features in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React, improving load speed and interactivity.
    • Tuned WooCommerce stores, from checkout flow to product management, raising conversions.
    • Secured and tuned 50+ client sites: 40% stronger security and 25% faster database response.
    • Produced design assets for digital and print: social visuals, brand guidelines, brochures and event material.

  3. 2018 — 2020

    UX/UI Designer & Web Developer

    Mardal — Kosovo

    • Designed and launched 30+ WordPress websites, lifting engagement by 20% through responsive UI and UX.
    • Optimised WooCommerce platforms and integrated APIs: conversions up 15%, site performance up 25%.
    • Cut content update time by 30% with Elementor and Gutenberg, and reduced vulnerabilities by 40%.
    • Maintained and updated sites, applying UX improvements to navigation, accessibility and overall satisfaction.

  4. 2015 — 2018

    UX/UI Designer & WordPress Developer

    Prior Marketing GmbH — Switzerland

    • Directed UI and UX design for company websites and apps, increasing engagement by 20%.
    • Developed and launched 16+ responsive WordPress websites with Elementor and Gutenberg, at 99.9% uptime.
    • Customised WordPress themes through Elementor blocks and the Gutenberg editor, speeding up delivery.
    • Delivered branding assets, logos and visuals that raised brand recognition and engagement by 15%.

  5. 2012 — 2015

    UX/UI & Graphic Designer

    Freelance — Kosovo

    • Designed 20+ websites built on clean layouts, clear navigation and responsive visuals.
    • Delivered branding and graphic design: logos, style guides and promotional material.
    • Worked on visual storytelling, making designs that carried each client's marketing.
    • Worked directly with clients to capture what they needed and shape the design around their audience.

Skills

  • Design & UXFigma, Adobe Creative Suite, design systems, brand identity
  • DevelopmentPHP, Laravel, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • CMS & toolsWordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor, GitHub, Docker
  • QA & testingAccessibility, cross-browser testing, responsive design

Education

  • MSc Clinical Psychology — AAB University, Kosovo (2021—2025)
  • BSc General Psychology — FAMA University, Kosovo (2016—2020)

Certifications

  • Website Full Stack Bootcamp — North Macedonia (2019)
  • UX Design Professional Certificate — Google (2020)
  • Full-Stack Engineer — Codecademy (2021)
  • WordPress Development & Elementor — Ecomn (2022)
  • Technical Support Fundamentals — Google (2022)

Languages

  • Albanian — C2
  • English — C1
  • Serbian — B2
  • German — A2
  • Norwegian — A1

Selected work