Valeria Aleksic

Designer & Mentor

Berlin, Germany
Experience
Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 7 months

Designer & 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 months
Berlin, 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 months
Berlin, 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 month
Berlin, 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 months
Zürich, 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
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
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

Yogalehrer Ausbildung (200H)

Yoga Barn Berlin

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