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Valeria Aleksic

Designer & Mentor

Valeria Aleksic
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 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-centred design methodologies, and portfolio feedback
  • Provided 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
  • Facilitated mindfulness and wellness classes and workshops centred around meditation, mental-health, embodiment and sound healing
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
6 months

Visual Designer

Fraugster

  • Key designer for the implementation of the new branding and website, enhancing visuals on website, social media and design systems
  • Worked 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

Graphic Designer

Opinary

  • Key contributor in the creation of new website, 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
  • Played a 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
  • Learned HTML/CSS for this
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
1 year 1 month

Designer

Mobius Labs

  • Volunteered for the communication committee, AStA
  • Played a crucial role in establishing core iconography for both 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

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

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment (5 years), Education (3 years), Healthcare (3 years), Information Technology (3 years), Banking and Finance (0.5 years), and Agriculture (0.5 years).

Media and Entertainment
Education
Healthcare
Information Technology
Banking and Finance
Agriculture

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (6 years), Marketing (5.5 years), and Research and Development (4 years).

Product Development
Marketing
Research and Development

Skills

  • Strong Understanding Of Design Principles
  • Empathic, Clear Communicator
  • Radical Kindness And Honesty
  • Highly Adaptive & Resourceful
  • Eye For Aesthetics And Detail
  • Natural Problem-solver
  • Design Systems
  • Visual Design
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Mobile Design
  • User Research
  • Usability Testing
  • A/b Testing
  • Prototyping
  • Html & Css
  • Sketch
  • Figma
  • Adobe Cc
  • Asana
  • Google Suite

Languages

Spanish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

Bachelor studies in Mass Communication · Mass Communication · Caracas, Venezuela

Universidad Central de Venezuela

Diploma in Cinematography · Cinematography · Caracas, Venezuela

Berlin University of Europe for Applied Sciences

B.A. in Communication Design · Communication Design · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Aegialis Yoga – Yin Yoga And Meditation (100H)

Cyber Patio – UI Design

Design To Be – 8 Week Design EQ Training Program

Yoga Barn Berlin – Yogalehrer Ausbildung (200H)

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Valeria based?

Valeria is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Valeria speak?

Valeria speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Valeria have?

Valeria has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Valeria has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Valeria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Valeria be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Valeria would be well-suited for roles such as: Designer & Mentor, Visual Designer, Graphic Designer.

What is Valeria's latest experience?

Valeria's most recent position is Designer & Mentor at Freelance.

What companies has Valeria worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Valeria has worked for Freelance, Fraugster, and Opinary.

Which industries is Valeria most experienced in?

Valeria is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Education, and Healthcare. Valeria also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Agriculture, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Valeria most experienced in?

Valeria is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Valeria worked in recently?

Valeria has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Education, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Valeria worked in recently?

Valeria has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Valeria's education?

Valeria holds a Bachelor in Mass Communication from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello and a Bachelor in Communication Design from Berlin University of Europe for Applied Sciences.

Does Valeria have any certificates?

Valeria has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Aegialis Yoga – Yin Yoga And Meditation (100H), Cyber Patio – UI Design, and Design To Be – 8 Week Design EQ Training Program.

What is the availability of Valeria?

Valeria is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Valeria?

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