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I’m David Karathomas, a Senior UX Designer based in Berlin with a track record designing end-to-end experiences across mobility, fintech, and automotive sectors. I lead cross-functional initiatives, conduct user research, and help shape design systems that scale.
I enjoy turning complexity into intuitive solutions, collaborating with product managers and engineers, and delivering pixel-perfect interfaces for Android and iOS. I’m open to new opportunities to build meaningful digital products.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior UX Designer at Mobimeo GmbH
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023I was the vertical Designer in a cross-functional team of 10 (product, design, engineering) responsible for two features across Mobimeo’s everyday mobility apps (DB Streckenagent and Mobility Stuttgart). Vertical responsibilities included feature exploration and implementation; conducted qualitative user research, competitor analysis, consulted feature analytics, directed user feedback through interviews and team field trips; participated in ideation and solutioning workshops with Product and Engineering; created user journeys to enable effortless navigation and reduced alarm creation time by 7 seconds on average; designed screens for Android & iOS, introduced updated design system and dark mode; collaborated with engineers to ensure a consistent UX and visuals; conducted regular Design QA; managed app content in the Translation Management System; extended and maintained the design system with other vertical teams; moderated cross-team initiatives for contextual onboarding.
Senior UX/UI Designer at Optiopay GmbH
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Designed a Fintech B2C product, laid groundwork for a new brand identity, UX guidelines and the design system; explored monetisation opportunities with PMs and designers; designed user flows and wireframes; created high-fidelity prototypes for presentations and testing; conducted usability tests and interviews to validate product assumptions and user journeys; translated insights into design iterations; handed pixel-perfect designs to engineering and supported implementation and final design approval; reported the team’s progress to internal and external stakeholders.
UX/UI Designer at Mapmovingstory GmbH
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020Worked on the digitalisation process in the automotive sector; collected requirements from clients; validated assumptions via user research; created brand identities, designed wireframes, UI and infographics that explained complex industrial processes; wrote user stories for engineers to implement the designs; created an implementation roadmap for stakeholder communication; acted as the main point of contact for engineering communication.
UX/UI Designer at Simby AI
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018Designed user journeys with a focus on a stress-free experience and non-addictive patterns; designed for screenless interactions; supported the founder with investor communication; participated in creative workshops.
Graphic Designer at X!TE Agency
March 1, 2012 - September 1, 2016Created brand identities, concepts, and websites for clients in the Greek Tourism Industry; designed user flows and UI for a SaaS solution targeted at small and mid-sized businesses; acted as the main contact point for engineering communication; drafted an implementation roadmap for stakeholder communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Informatics at Ionian University, Corfu
October 1, 2005 - June 1, 2010Certificate of Graphic Design Studies at AKTO College, Athens
October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015Introduction to Virtual Reality at University of London
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Qualifications
Introduction to Virtual Reality
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Graphic Design Studies Certificate
October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Education
Experience Level
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