OKOliver Kierepka
@oliverkierepka
UX-Design Lead, Visual Designer, Developer, Innovator, Facilitator
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned UX-Design Lead, I have a proven track record of driving human-centered design and innovation in various industries. With a strong background in visual design, development, and facilitation, I excel in leading design teams and consulting on UX/UI design for business applications.
My expertise spans design thinking, user research, and stakeholder management, with a focus on agile methodologies and design system synchronization. I'm passionate about promoting UX maturity and driving business growth through user-centered design.
With a strong foundation in software development, I've worked with technologies such as Angular, Typescript, NodeJS, and REST, and have experience in creating design systems and component libraries.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
User Experience Designer
Mercedes Benz
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Led design teams, conducted UX consulting for various products and services, and facilitated design sprints and think-out-louds.
User Experience Designer
CHEIL Germany
Dec 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Conducted UX/UI design, created UI style guides, and facilitated design thinking workshops for various clients.
Founder
Melmac Digital
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Developed an Angular insurance broker app and an optical measurement instrument for the medical sector.
Interface Designer
Buck Mulligan
Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 (4 months)
Designed screens and interfaces for a startup.
UI-Designer and Web-Development
PR-BERATER
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Developed responsive web designs, created wireframes and mockups, and conducted accessibility tests.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IFInteraction Design Foundation
Certification, UX Design
2024 - 2024
Grade: Top 10% in class
Completed a course on Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide, ranking in the top 10% of the class.
IFInteraction Design Foundation
Certification, UX Design
2024 - 2024
Grade: Top 10% in class
Completed a course on Data Driven Design: Quantitative Research for UX, ranking in the top 10% of the class.
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design, focusing on visual communication, design principles, and user experience.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GermanyAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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