Valeria Aleksic
Designer & Mentor
Experience
Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 7 monthsDesigner & Mentor
Freelance
- Mentor for the Work in Tech Program at Migrapreneur.
- Mentored students enrolled in a UX/UI bootcamp, providing guidance on design principles, prototyping techniques, user-centerd design methodologies, and portfolio feedback. Providing guidance and support to early-career migrant designers.
- Currently leading web and branding design projects, collaborating closely with wellness businesses and media agencies to deliver soulful brand experiences.
- Facilitator of mindfulness and wellness classes and workshops, centred around meditation, mental-health, embodiment and sound healing.
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Visual Designer
Fraugster
- Key designer for the implementation of the new branding and website. Enhancing visuals on website, social media and design systems. Working cross-teams between the Product, Marketing teams and C-level.
- Designed layouts for digital and print materials, applying UX/UI principles to ensure seamless interaction and readability.
- Developed impactful marketing designs that resonate with the target audience, leveraging user-centered design approaches to drive engagement and conversion.
- Created user-friendly icons and comprehensive style guides, optimising user interaction and navigation across mobile and web platforms.
Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 10 monthsBerlin, Germany
Graphic Designer
Opinary
- Key contributor in the creation of new website. Successfully developing a new web experience, together with the Design Lead.
- Led design efforts for the creation of an employer branding experience, optimising design systems and branding across digital platforms.
- Key role in the development and design of user campaigns through online polls, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement and platform revenue for clients like Verti, Prime Video, Enpal and Oatly. Learnt HMTL/CSS for this.
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
1 year 1 monthBerlin, Germany
Designer
Mobius Labs
- Crucial role in establishing core iconography, both for main branding and user’s platform, informed by insights from developers, product designers and users.
- Conducted user and cross-teams research to identify pain points and user needs, leading to informed design decisions and improvements in the design systems.
- Led the conceptualisation and implementation of brand identity elements, ensuring consistency and alignment with user experience principles.
- Designed intuitive data visualisation illustrations to enhance user understanding and engagement, focusing on clarity and accessibility.
Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
9 monthsZürich, Switzerland
Multimedia Designer
Piavita AG
- Designed and managed social media campaigns with a focus on user engagement and brand consistency, integrating UX/UI principles to optimize user interaction and experience.
- Created data visualization illustrations to effectively communicate complex information, prioritizing clarity and accessibility for users.
- Developed storyboards and illustrations for ad campaigns, applying user-centered design approaches to captivate and resonate with the target audience.
- Designed print and digital materials for events, booths, and client presentations, ensuring seamless user interaction and visual appeal across various touchpoints.
Summary
- Strong understanding of design principles
- Empathic, clear communicator
- Radical kindness and honesty
- Highly adaptive & resourceful
- Eye for aesthetics and detail
- Natural problem-solver
Languages
Spanish
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Elementary Education
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
B.A. in Communication Design · Communication Design · Berlin, Germany
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Bachelor Studies in Mass Communication · Mass Communication · Caracas, Venezuela
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Diploma in Cinematography · Cinematography · Caracas, Venezuela
Certifications & licenses
8 Week Design EQ Training Program
Design to Be
UI Design
Cyber Patio
Yin Yoga and Meditation (100H)
Aegialis Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training (200H)
Yoga Barn Berlin
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