I'm a Product Designer & Engineer with 20 years of experience, coupled with a strong background in technical implementations and specialized knowledge in fintech.
I have successfully created the UI, UX and associated design system for numerous digital products using Figma and Sketch. My designs focus on exciting and easy-to-use solutions that simplify complex processes for the end user while meeting the needs of the client.
When it comes to the implementation I work closely with engineers with in-depth explanations of components and multiple design reviews.
Over the past 5+ years, I have acquired the skills to not only create the visual design and identity, but also translate the concepts into functional code using HTML, React & JavaScript, CSS, TailwindCSS and more.
Recently, I've picked up React-Native and am currently working on getting my web-based cryptocurrency portfolio app MercuryApp into the AppStore.
Skills
Design
- Visual and interaction design
- Wire framing and prototyping
- Design Systems and CI/CD
- User research and usability testing
- Information architecture and interaction models
- Product audits
Development
- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript (React, Vue.js, jQuery)
- Version control (Git)
- Front-end frameworks (Tailwind CSS)
- Performance optimisation
- Debugging and testing
Software and tools
Figma, Sketch, InVision, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Terminal, npm
Languages
English, German (native)
Experience
Throughout the years
Designer-Developer
- Built my personal crypto portfolio tracker app named MercuryApp with Vue.js, CSS and PHP, which has around 300 users.
- Designed and developed the iPhone Jailbreak Tweak called Kalm with Objective-C, which has generated approximately 25,000 sales.
- Pursued a range of freelance jobs creating websites and corporate identities with Sketch and Figma, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, WordPress and more.
- Worked as a freelance media designer at Emily Frey AG and as a desktop publisher at Zürcher Kantonalbank.
- Completed apprenticeship as a media designer at n c ag.
2024 - present
finnova AG
Product Designer (Contract)
Product Designer in the in-house Design and Product Team for their B2B banking solution.
- Creating the UI and UX for the new B2B banking solution including user journeys and design system in Figma.
- Working together with the design team and collaborating with stakeholders and developers to create prototypes for user testings and later implementation.
- Conducting existing product audits including UX evaluations and multiple user interviews and target audience analysis.
- Building the new information architecture and interaction model.
2019 - 2024
Additiv AG
Head of Design and Product Designer & Engineer
Head of Design for the company and the company's SaaS platform product Advisor Hub, a Relationship Manager Dashboard for banks, insurance companies and lenders.
- Crafted the UI and UX for the SaaS platform product including it's journeys, visual identity and strategy, wireframes, flow diagrams and design system using Figma.
- Developed the interactive prototype for the platform using React and TailwindCSS, resulting in accelerated implementation speed.
- Created visual designs and identity, including wireframes and interactive prototypes for private banks, insurance companies and lenders using Figma and Sketch.
- Conducted multiple user interviews to test new features to increase customer satisfaction.
- Tested new features using A/B testing to increase user productivity.
- Developed scenario-specific user personas to improve the functionality and features of the platform product.
- Collaborated with customers, stakeholders and developers, to anticipate and resolve potential issues with various ideas and requirements at an early stage.
2016 - 2019
Additiv AG
Art Director & Product Designer
Art Director and Product Designer working on numerous digital solutions for private banks, insurance companies and lenders.
- Created the UI and UX from concept to the final product, including visual strategies, wireframes, flowcharts, design systems and interactive prototypes using Sketch, Figma and InVision.
- Conducted user interviews and tested new features with A/B testing to increase the user experience.
- Shaped the company's visual identity to a new and compelling level, bringing it in line with contemporary design trends and increasing brand recognition.
- Collaborated with management and stakeholders to align design objectives with business goals, ensuring that visual identity enhancements are aligned with the strategic direction.
2007 - 2016
Additiv AG & addvanto AG
Media & Graphic Designer
Integral part of the marketing department and the primary UI/UX designer for the company.
- Developed several marketing campaigns with traditional print and digital ads, as well as engaging landing pages and promotional look books with Sketch, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- Tailored multiple solutions for private banks, lenders, and insurance companies, starting from strategic planning to the creation of user interfaces and interactive prototypes using Sketch and InVision.