Christian Chochoiek

Senior UX/UI Designer

Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

CBR

  • Redesign of the online shops for the in-house brands Street One and Cecil.
  • Usability optimization based on user tests using hi-fi prototypes.
  • Developed a design system with three variations for the different brand worlds.
  • Integrated into an agile product design team & process in sprint mode.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile, Figma.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

FALKE

  • Designed all digital channels for the new loyalty program Falke Friends.
  • Created assets to illustrate the new loyalty program including its different membership tiers.
  • Built a new user account and several landing pages as part of the company's website redesign optimization.
  • Introduced a completely new process and workflow for Falke employees to integrate user-centered, agile methods.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile, Figma.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Kaufland

  • Integrated a mobile payment solution into the company's main application.
  • Designed a self-scan solution in the Kaufland app, allowing customers to scan products in Kaufland stores and pay using various methods.
  • Provided strategic expertise and research in meetings or through presentations.
  • Optimized the customer account in the app.
  • Created illustrations to enrich internal presentations.
  • Developed a concept and UI design for the in-store self-service application (CRM terminal) for the European markets.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile, Figma, Mobile App (iOS), Mobile App (Android).
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Deutsche Telekom

  • Collaborated on various parts of the Telekom entertainment service Magenta TV Entertain. Worked on the user account, managing multiple users, and integrating third parties like Netflix.
  • Created wireframes and low- and high-fidelity prototypes for mobile and desktop platforms. Tested in coordination with internal teams.
  • Conducted user research to develop personas, prepared analyses, designed journey maps, mental models, and user flows to visualize the customer experience.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile, Mobile App (iOS), Mobile App (Android).
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Parfümerie Douglas

  • Created a website and other designs for the company's digital channels for the Beauty Card loyalty program.
  • Introduced a user-centered approach to deliver efficient results.
  • Designed outstanding UX. However, the project was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year

Senior UX/UI Designer

CHRONEXT Service Germany

  • Created a solution that streamlined the client's internal processes to meet their luxury watch needs and distribute products.
  • Gathered all relevant requirements through stakeholder and target group interviews, built a complex prototype, and provided design specs.
  • Advised the client on open questions and issues arising from understanding the different user journeys.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
1 year

Senior UX/UI Designer

Deutsche Telekom

  • Created the UX and UI design, interaction design, and illustrations for a security app for kids for safe tablet use.
  • Integrated login using icons for young children who cannot read or write yet.
  • Introduced illustrations that became very popular within the company.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile, Mobile App (iOS), Mobile App (Android).
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
4 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Vodafone Group

  • Developed a messaging app enriched with all features that make mobile communication an outstanding experience.
  • Created multiple wireframes and prototypes and conducted tests.
  • Prepared detailed production specs for a Korean company developing the product.
  • Provided design guidance to the UI design team that delivered assets to the developers.
  • Had full freedom to explore what users found necessary and valuable.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile, Mobile App (iOS), Mobile App (Android).
Feb 2012 - Present
13 years 6 months

UX/UI Design Freelancer

  • As a freelance UX/UI designer, I joined projects at almost every phase, from sketching a digital product and creating user workflows and flows to building wireframes and prototypes. I enjoy working on a wide range of problems and always have a real interest in creating designs that work for real users.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2021
10 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Audible

  • Redesigned the German Audible website where users can purchase and stream audio content.
  • Supported the internal team with UI and UX design solutions.
  • Developed an audio production tool for internal use.
  • Methodologies/Tools: Agile, Figma.
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
1 year 1 month

Art Director digital

d-SIRE

  • Created user flows and visual designs for all aspects of the online shopping process. Worked with researchers, engineers, product managers, and designers to create data-driven user experiences.
Mar 2008 - Dec 2010
2 years 10 months

Art Director digital

b+d interactive

  • Led the design department, responsible for organizing my colleagues' work. Also recruited and mentored new designers and shaped the agency's culture as a member of the leadership team. Responsible for the entire design process from the initial idea, wireframing, and user flows to the final visual design and delivery of assets/specifications. I worked for Deutsche Telekom, Sony, Mercedes, Publicis Sapient, Vodafone, Epson, Douglas, AXA, Metro, Serviceplan, REWE, Bosch, Lufthansa, Swarovski, Kellogg’s, Congstar, Audible, Bosch, Schenck Process, and many more.

Summary

I am an experienced designer who loves turning complex requirements into experiences. My core skill is UX design with a focus on visual design and research.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2008

Münster School of Design

Diploma in Design · Design · Münster, Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2004

Universität Münster

M.A. · Philosophy · Münster, Germany