maya shabat.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Learning. Making.
Moving forward.

A background in communication, a practice in design, and an interest in building thoughtful products.

Experience

Carely

SEP 2026 – PRESENT · SELF-EMPLOYED

Co-Founder, Product Designer & Marketing Specialist

Co-founded and designed a live babysitting platform, leading the product experience from concept to launch – UX/UI, tailored parent and babysitter journeys, visual identity, and digital marketing.

Kolla

JAN – JUN 2026

UX/UI Specialist

Collaborated with the founding team on UX strategy and interface architecture for an AI-powered document assessment platform. Created visual identity, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.

Independent consulting

AUG 2025 – PRESENT · FREELANCE

UX/UI Consultant

Usability improvements, interface design, and alignment with brand guidelines for selected client projects under NDA.

Veryo Studios

APR – JUL 2025 · INTERNSHIP

UX/UI & Marketing Intern

Game interface and visual design, usability testing, iterative prototypes, and collaboration with product and marketing teams. Project work under NDA.

Villa Inbar & Ishy Bakery

NOV 2021 – JUL 2025

Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist

Content, branding, and market and audience research for a boutique hospitality brand and a bakery. Developed an Instagram strategy that increased engagement by ~140% and bookings by ~45%.

Education

Reichman University

JUN 2026

B.A. Interactive Communication · UX/UI

UX/UI design, visual communication, human-centered design, and entrepreneurship. Shvil HaZahav Leadership Scholarship, Adelson School of Entrepreneurship CO-OP Program, and TechTalk Entrepreneurship Program.

Anglo-American School of Sofia

GRADUATED 2022

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Completed the International Baccalaureate programme.

Leadership & volunteering

Pinemere Camp, Pennsylvania

JUN – AUG 2026

Arts & Crafts Instructor

Recognition for Excellence and Star of the Week; supported Israeli campers affected by October 7.

Telfed

2024 – PRESENT

Volunteer

Supported a new family making Aliyah; Outstanding Volunteer Award.

KPC Volunteering

MAR – OCT 2023

Volunteer

Worked with children, taught Hebrew, and helped organize events.

University of Pennsylvania, Coursera

AUG 2024

Social Impact Strategy Course

Completed coursework on social impact strategy.

Skills & tools

Software & tools

  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
  • AI-assisted design and development

UX & design methods

  • Wireframing & prototyping
  • User research
  • Usability testing

Product & communication

  • Visual identity
  • Content strategy
  • Marketing analytics
  • Team collaboration

Languages

  • English – fluent
  • Hebrew – fluent
  • Spanish – basic
  • German – basic

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