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Leading UX & Team Growth at Elektrobit

ROLEExpert Designer

 PERIOD2023 - Present

LOCATION
Germany

 OVERVIEW As a Expert Designer at Elektrobit, my role was to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design team by establishing processes, mentoring junior designers, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. Additionally, I played a key role in leading customer-facing projects, ensuring that design solutions met both business and user needs while maintaining high industry standards.



My Responsibilities

 Aligning Stakeholders on UX Priorities Worked directly with customers to gather requirements, define user needs, and translate these into actionable design solutions, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders and the design team.

 Mentoring & Developing Junior Designers Guided and mentored junior designers, offering hands-on support, growth opportunities, and knowledge sharing to elevate their skills and confidence in design practices.

 Scalable Design Framework
Developed and implemented design processes for improved team collaboration, focusing on Figma organization, design system implementation, and a structured handoff to developers.

 Led the Team Through Transition
 Took on additional leadership responsibilities during the design director's departure, maintaining team motivation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring continuity in project work.
Bridging UX & Development
Led key UX projects, ensuring high-quality design deliverables and smooth execution by collaborating with developers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

 Defining Clear UX Requirements
Defined the overall UX vision and strategy for various projects, ensuring the design was aligned with business goals, user needs, and technical requirements.

 Internal Training & Workshops
Organized and led internal workshops focused on Figma best practices, design systems, and the intersection of UX and Unreal Engine, helping to enhance team knowledge and improve overall performance.

Challenges & Solutions

Establishing Scalable UX Processes
The team lacked structured workflows for Figma organization, design collaboration, and developer handoffs. I implemented clear guidelines, improved documentation, and standardized workflows, ensuring efficiency and consistency across projects.

 Mentoring & Developing UX Talent
With a team of junior designers, there was a need for mentorship, skill development, and UX best practices. I provided hands-on coaching, organized internal workshops, and created design patterns for user flows, allowing designers to work more effectively and confidently.

 Leading Projects & Collaborating with Customers
Aligning business needs with user requirements required direct engagement with customers and stakeholders. I facilitated discussions, defined UX strategies, and ensured that customer needs translated into clear design solutions.

 Guiding the Team Through Leadership Transition
After the design director’s departure, the team needed stability and direction. I stepped up to provide leadership, motivation, and strategic focus, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Takeaways

Established a structured UX framework, improving team efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.

Led customer-focused UX strategies, aligning design solutions with business and user needs.

Mentored and developed junior designers, strengthening the team’s overall UX capabilities.

 Ensured stability during leadership changes, keeping projects on track and maintaining momentum.
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