Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Remote

• Matching junior designers with their dream roles through actionable insights, curated job listings, and community support.

Jul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 9 mos · Remote

• Stepped up as the sole designer, driving all design-related initiatives and ensuring the highest level of product excellence across all platforms.
• Leveraged data-driven insights and trend analysis to inform design decisions, optimizing the core product to better align with market demands and user preferences.
• Conducted ongoing user research, staying attuned to user needs and expectations, fostering a user-centric design approach and continuously enhancing the overall user experience.
• Facilitated multiple product pivots, including a B2B-focused approach, and developed products partially from scratch, adapting an innovative approach for product excellence across platforms.

Mar 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Remote

• Demonstrated adaptability by designing across multiple platforms, including web and React Native apps for iOS and Android, while meticulously adhering to each operating system's unique design patterns and guidelines.
• Spearheaded end-to-end design solutions, from discovery to hand-off, while diligently overseeing implementation to ensure exceptional product quality.
• Proactively initiated and led user research initiatives, uncovering user needs and pain points, and translating insights into actionable design improvements for a more seamless and satisfying user experience.
• Collaborated effectively within cross-functional teams, fostering clear communication and seamless integration among team members to optimize project efficiency.
• Articulated project goals and progress to stakeholders, conducting workshops and maintaining open channels for feedback and alignment.
• Partnered with engineers to develop and maintain a design system providing consistency and efficiency in the design process.
• Contributed to and participated in roadmap and strategy discussions to align vision and ensure cohesive product development.
• Worked closely with various teams, such as marketing, to develop impactful landing pages that effectively supported the objectives of those departments.
• Actively participated in the talent acquisition process, identifying and attracting top talent for both Product Design and Visual Design roles, thereby fostering a strong and creative team dynamic.

Dec 2020 – Mar 2021 · 3 mos · Remote

• Conceptualized and executed the investment feature for the native mobile app, enhancing its functionality and user engagement.
• Conducted a comprehensive UX audit of the existing website, identifying opportunities for optimization and improved user experience.
• Harmonized and established design components, ensuring full compliance with brand guidelines and fostering a consistent visual identity.
• Redesigned the existing website experience, elevating its aesthetics and usability.

Apr 2019 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr · Germany

• Oversaw the management of feature requirements and coordination, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with product objectives.
• Developed and managed brand assets, including websites, to maintain a consistent and cohesive brand identity.
• Crafted wireframes for efficient handoff to the development team, facilitating a smooth transition from design to implementation.
• Conceptualized and redesigned icons, enhancing visual appeal and usability across digital touchpoints.
• Authored user documentation, providing clear guidance and support for end-users to maximize product adoption.
• Monitored marketing activities using Google Analytics, tracking performance metrics to inform data-driven strategies and optimizations.

Feb 2014 – Jan 2019 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

• Developed and established a full workflow for digital publications (PDF, EPUB & MOBI)
• Trained & managed colleagues with the digital publications workflow