Irakli Bakradze
About Irakli Bakradze
Irakli Bakradze is a Senior Designer with over 17 years of experience in UI/UX design, currently working at Exadel in Walnut Creek, California. He has held various design roles at notable companies and possesses extensive knowledge in design tools and project management.
Work at Exadel
Irakli Bakradze has been employed at Exadel as a Senior Designer since 2014. His role involves collaborating closely with management and development teams to define product directions and UX requirements. He leads complex projects from concept to operational status, showcasing his skills in project management and coordination. In addition, he mentors a group of designers, overseeing their work to ensure design consistency across projects.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current position, Irakli Bakradze held several design roles. He worked at Rollapp as a Senior Designer for six months in 2013-2014 in Palo Alto, California. Before that, he served as a Senior Designer at Sysiq, Inc. for one year in San Francisco, California. He also worked as an Art Director at Ceai, Inc. for five years in San Francisco and at C&i Engineering for six years in Louisville, Kentucky. Additionally, he briefly worked as an Art Director at Infopulse in Ukraine.
Educational Background
Irakli Bakradze has a diverse educational background. He studied at Tca Academy in Tbilisi, Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Science. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Customs Academy in Tbilisi. His studies included time at the School of Arts in Tbilisi and St. Petersburg College, where he achieved an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies.
Skills and Expertise in UI/UX Design
With over 17 years of experience in UI/UX design, Irakli Bakradze possesses extensive knowledge in various design tools and technologies. He is proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks, and has good skills in InDesign, Flash, Premier Pro, After Effects, 3ds MAX, and Dreamweaver. His technical expertise includes HTML, CSS, JS-Frameworks, Wireframes, SugarCRM, and JIRA, enabling him to work effectively on e-commerce projects for top global brands.
Professional Contributions and Leadership
In his professional capacity, Irakli Bakradze leads complex design projects and creates cohesive style guides to ensure a consistent design language across products. He works closely with teams to define UX requirements and product directions, demonstrating his leadership and project management capabilities. His role also involves mentoring junior designers, fostering their development and ensuring high standards in design execution.