That's how I found out that this isn't just a hobby for me, that I would love doing this for a living.
Online resources were not enough, I longed for more. I needed to know how local professionals work and get by in this dynamic profession, how I would put myself out there.
Applying for design university and moving to Prishtina seemed like a no-brainer, so that's what I did.
My learning did not stop at university, as a student I also worked for local design and print companies as a Graphic Designer.
Fast forward to today, through the highs and lows - I'm glad for every decision that I made that led me to this day of working on a profession and surrounding myself with people that I love.
If you got this far into my little story, thank you for reading!
Work Experience
Full time
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In-house
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Jun 2025 - Present
Senior Product Designer
Designing impactful features and experiences for KODE OS, making building management smarter and more user-friendly.
Full time
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Remote
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Aug 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years, 9 months)
Senior Product Designer
Conducted over 30 user research interviews and synthesized findings into actionable insights that informed the development of three new key features.
Designed and maintained a comprehensive design system in Figma, ensuring brand consistency and reducing design and development time by an estimated 30%.
Designed intuitive, user-centered solutions to real problems and needs, increasing lead conversion rates through integrated website modules by an estimated 15%.
Full time
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In-house
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Feb 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year, 7 months)
Senior UX/UI Designer
Led the redesign of GjirafaTravel, the leading local platform for online bus ticket booking. This resulted in a 33% increase in site traffic and a 46% increase in checkout conversion rates within the first quarter.
Improved the design and user experience of Gjirafa's two main e-commerce platforms: Gjirafa50 and GjirafaMall, resulting in a 10% increase in conversion rate and reduced time to purchase by 20%.
Designed the first version of GjirafaTech, an ecosystem for digital publishers.
Provided mentorship to 3 junior designers.
Full time
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In-house
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years, 4 months)
UI/UX Designer
Designed Evaluo, an e-learning desktop and mobile app optimized for test creation and test-taking.
Designed TMS (Training Management System), an employee training and certification platform.
What my colleagues say
Drilon is a talented UI designer with a keen eye for detail and a collaborative spirit, who made significant contributions at AutoUncle and is poised for continued professional growth.
Lars Vinter Clausen
Product Manager @ AutoUncle
Drilon is a fantastic teammate with strong Figma skills and a detail-oriented approach, contributing significantly to our Design System overhaul and user research, while also being a friendly and positive presence in the team.
Paul Giart
Product Designer @ AutoUncle
Drilon is a phenomenal Product Designer whose analytical skills and proactive approach significantly improved user experiences at Gjirafa, Inc., particularly through his work on the GjirafaTech ecosystem for digital publishers.
Kushtrim Spahiu
Product Manager @ Tive
Drilon is an exceptional designer and colleague at AutoUncle, known for his attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and fun personality, making a significant impact on both our professional and social interactions.
Cristian Andrei
Tech Lead @ AutoUncle
Drilon's exceptional design skills and collaborative spirit greatly enhanced our team's user experience and efficiency, making him an invaluable colleague.
Cosmin Cioaclă
Senior Engineer @ AutoUncle
Drilon, our B2B Product Designer at AutoUncle, excelled in transforming complex needs into effective designs, modernizing our product portfolio, and fostering a collaborative and energetic team environment.
Henrik Jacobsen Gandløse
Operations Lead @ AutoUncle
Drilon is a talented designer with a human-centered approach, whose empathy and collaborative spirit greatly benefit his teams.
Christine Pohland
Talent Acquisition Manager @ AutoUncle
