Hello there!

Hello there!

I’m Petar Marević, a Product Designer, currently working on designing features and design systems for SaaS products. This website showcases my work and design approach across various projects and industries.

Scroll and see some of my work as well as my CV.


 

About me

I’m all about crafting meaningful, user-centered experiences that blend creativity with functionality. I love taking complex challenges and turning them into intuitive, elegant solutions that make a real impact.

From research and competitor analysis to ideation, prototyping, and user testing, I’m involved in every step of the design process. I thrive in collaborative environments where cross-functional teams come together to build products that not only achieve business goals but also truly connect with users.

Beyond design, I’m passionate about mentorship and sharing knowledge, helping others grow is something I genuinely enjoy.

Tools I use: Figma, Webflow, Lottie files, Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Miro, Slack, MS Office, MS Teams.

Traits: curiosity, empathy, communicativeness, flexibility.

Hobbies and occupations: Hiking, camping, videography, photography, illustration.


 

Work experience

Over the past years, I had the opportunity to work in many areas of design such as Product Design, UX Research, Web Design, UI Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Print Preparation, Photo, and Video Editing... Below you can see the positions I worked in.

 
  • Dec 2022 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    As a Product Designer for SaaS task management software, I focus on designing new features while creating and refining a new web design system to ensure consistency, usability, and scalability.

    Designing a feature on a SaaS product involves understanding user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to create an intuitive and efficient solution.
    After receiving a task for a new feature, I start by conducting research, analyzing competitors, identifying potential pain points, and collaborating with stakeholders to define the feature’s scope.
    I iterate on the design using wireframes and prototypes, refining the user flow and UI elements to improve clarity and functionality.
    I work closely with developers to ensure smooth implementation, conduct usability testing, and gather feedback for improvements.
    This process allows me to create a seamless, user-friendly experience that adds value to the product.

    Additionally, I adapt and integrate native design systems on Mobile for Android (Material 3) and iOS (iOS 18) platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.

    This role allows me to enhance my skills in system thinking, user-centered design, and cross-platform consistency while staying current with industry trends and best practices.

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 · 6 yrs

    As a freelance Creative Designer, I worked with diverse clients to create websites, mobile app interfaces, branding, marketing materials, and digital content.

    I managed projects independently, from concept to final delivery, ensuring visually compelling and effective designs.

    Collaborating with clients, I translated their ideas into strong visual identities while meeting deadlines and project goals.

    This role allowed me to develop versatility, problem-solving skills, and a keen understanding of design trends across various industries.

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    As a Creative Designer, I had the opportunity to work with renowned clients such as Pepsico, Carlsberg, Visa, Bosch, MTS, Nelt, and Zlatiborac.

    My role involved creating impactful visual identities, packaging, marketing materials, Instagram filters, AR interfaces, and website designs tailored to each brand’s unique requirements.

    I collaborated closely with clients and teams to develop innovative solutions that enhanced brand recognition and consumer engagement.

    Working on high-profile projects allowed me to refine my design approach, balancing creativity with strategic brand positioning while ensuring consistency across various media and product applications.

    I gained experience in working on large-scale Web, UI/UX, OOH, BTL, ATL, POSM, and other various digital and printed materials.

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019 · 7 mos

    As a Graphic Designer, Web & Video Editor, I created visually engaging content across various digital and print platforms.

    My work involved designing graphics for branding, marketing materials, and social media.

    For the web, I developed user-friendly layouts and optimized visuals for an engaging online experience.
    As a video editor, I edited footage, added effects, and created animations to produce high-quality video content.

    This role allowed me to combine creativity and technical skills to deliver compelling designs, websites, and videos that effectively communicated messages and engaged audiences.

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017 · 4 mos

    As a Graphic Design and Prepress intern, I assisted in creating visual content, preparing files for print, and ensuring quality control.

    My tasks included designing marketing materials, editing images, and formatting layouts using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

    In the prepress stage, I checked color accuracy, adjusted file specifications, and prepared documents for printing.

    This experience allowed me to develop my skills in typography, branding, and production while collaborating with designers and print specialists.


 

Education

Below you can see my obtained diplomas and certificates.

  • Webflow · Issued Oct 2024.

    Learned about using Webflow interface, elements, layout structure, CMS, interactions, and publishing. The course helped me understand how to design, build, and launch responsive websites without writing code.

    Skills gained: Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML, UI, User Experience (UX)

  • LottieFiles · Issued Sep 2024.

    Learned about:

    • Using Figma prototypes to convert frames into Lottie animations.

    • Creating complex animation using multi-variant components.

    • Creating seamless production-ready Lottie animations in Figma.

    Skills gained: Interaction Design, Animation, User Interface Prototyping, Prototyping, Illustration

  • Google/Coursera · Issued Sep 2022.

    I have completed seven courses, developed by Google, that include hands-on, practice-based assessments.

    I’ve learned about:

    • UX principles & design thinking – Understanding user needs and solving problems through design.

    • User research & personas – Conducting interviews, surveys, and usability tests.

    • Wireframing & prototyping – Using Figma and Adobe XD to create low- and high-fidelity designs.

    • Visual design & accessibility – Applying typography, color theory, and inclusive design principles.

    • Building a UX portfolio – Creating case studies and real-world projects to showcase my skills.

    Skills gained: Conducting Usability Studies, Figma, Adobe XD, Sketching And Ideating, User Experience Design (UXD), User Experience Research (UXR), Wireframing

  • SAE Institute Belgrade · Issued Apr 2022.

    I learned about:

    • UX processes and methodologies

    • Defining personas

    • User stories

    • Information architecture

    • Wireframing

    • Interaction design

    • Rapid prototyping

    • Guidelines for platforms

    • Design principles with color theory

    • Web typography

    • The most effective UX layouts

    • Google material design

    • Designing for Bootstrap grid

    • Rapid testing

    • Project management.

    Skills gained: UX Design, UI Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Product Design

  • Adobe · Issued Jul 2019.

    The Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) certification is the industry-recognized validation of one's proficiency in Adobe Illustrator CC. This certification requires in-depth knowledge of creating 2D illustrations, text treatments, and precise vector layouts, as well as an understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and tablet input devices.

    Skills gained: Vector Graphics Design, Creative Cloud, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Text Manipulation, Vector Drawing

  • Google, Hubspot · Issued during 2019.

    Passed the following certificates in the field of digital marketing:

    Google Digital Garage:

    The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

    Hubspot:

    Social Media Certification

    Content Marketing Certification

    Skills gained: Inbound Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Measurement, Content Strategy, Social Engagement, Social Media ROI

  • ITAcademy · Issued in 2018.

    In the Print & Graphic Design program, I learned everything about the design of printed promotional material, posters, billboards, business haberdashery, and packaging, as well as the design of textile applications, press preparation, corporate identity design, book and brochure layout, graphic equipment for books.

    I worked in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.

  • The Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies, Novi Sad · Issued in 2017.

    Got my bachelor's degree and became a Graphic engineer and Designer.

    I acquired knowledge and skills from the process of preparation, production, and finishing of graphic products, with special reference to the use of new technologies. The study program developed creativity for a graphic approach to marketing messages of advertising content through elements of graphic design.

 

"You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety." Abraham Maslow

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"You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety." Abraham Maslow 〰️

PORTFOLIO

A showcase of my work and design approach can be seen in this section.
Due to confidentiality agreements (NDA), I am unable to publicly share certain projects, but I can discuss my general approach, problem-solving methodology, and design philosophy.