I am a multidisciplinary designer with 4+ years of experience in UX/UI, branding, and digital design. I create thoughtful, modern products with a focus on clarity, interaction, and strong creative direction. My work spans tech, culture, and event-focused industries, bringing brands to life through design systems, motion, and digital storytelling. I collaborate across cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative multimedia assets that resonate with users and stakeholders.

Dane Kowachek

I am a multidisciplinary designer with 4+ years of experience in UX/UI, branding, and digital design. I create thoughtful, modern products with a focus on clarity, interaction, and strong creative direction. My work spans tech, culture, and event-focused industries, bringing brands to life through design systems, motion, and digital storytelling. I collaborate across cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative multimedia assets that resonate with users and stakeholders.

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I am a multidisciplinary designer with 4+ years of experience in UX/UI, branding, and digital design. I create thoughtful, modern products with a focus on clarity, interaction, and strong creative direction.

My work spans tech, culture, and event-focused industries, bringing brands to life through design systems, motion, and digital storytelling. I collaborate across cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative multimedia assets that resonate with users and stakeholders.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Rekorder (Freelance) / Creative Agency
May 1, 2022 - Present
Design and produce social-first content, motion graphics, and short-form videos for digital platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and the web. Create fast-turnaround motion assets for campaigns, announcements, and brand storytelling. Translate brand identities into engaging social visuals using animation, typography, and strong composition. Collaborate closely with creative directors, marketers, and clients to develop ideas from concept to execution. Adapt content quickly based on performance, trends, and platform-specific requirements.
Social Media & Creative Designer at Rekorder — Creative Agency
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Develop social media visuals and motion content for campaigns across film, photography, and culture-focused brands. Produce short-form videos and animated assets optimized for engagement and quick consumption. Participate in creative brainstorming sessions, contributing motion-led ideas and visual concepts. Support brand storytelling through dynamic digital content with strong attention to pacing and visual clarity. Work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple deliverables.
UX Design - Working Student at SAP Signavio
May 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Designed digital experiences and marketing-adjacent assets for internal and external platforms. Created visual systems and UI components that support clarity, usability, and brand consistency. Collaborated cross-functionally with product, marketing, and engineering teams. Strengthened ability to balance creative quality with structure, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback.
Freelance Designer – UI/UX Design, Branding, Social Media, Motion Design at Rekorder; Bureau Mitte; OSD Event GmbH
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led the development and execution of integrated campaigns across digital platforms, resulting in a 40% increase in brand engagement and a 25% growth in audience reach within six months. Crafted visually compelling websites and animated content for clients in fashion, tech, and film industries, boosting user interaction rates by 35% and reducing bounce rates by 15%. Directed cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative multimedia assets on time and within budget, achieving a client satisfaction rating of 95% and securing repeat collaborations with 70% of partners.
UI/UX Designer at SAP Signavio
May 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Led comprehensive product discovery sessions and facilitated over 50 user interviews, uncovering key pain points that drove a 40% increase in feature adoption post-redesign. Accelerated the development cycle by creating high-fidelity UI prototypes for AI-driven products, reducing design turnaround time by 40% and enabling faster stakeholder feedback integration. Co-created and evolved a scalable Figma Design System, utilizing components across multiple modules.
Brand Design Intern at Monospace Design Studio
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Developed visual concepts and designed digital assets for social, web, and mobile. Transformed design projects into compelling motion case studies, showcasing the studio’s process and visual identity work to clients and stakeholders.
Freelance Designer at Rekorder, Bureau Mitte, OSD Event GmbH
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led the development and execution of integrated campaigns across digital platforms, resulting in a 40% increase in brand engagement and a 25% growth in audience reach within six months. Crafted visually compelling websites and animated content for clients in fashion, tech, and film industries, boosting user interaction rates by 35% and reducing bounce rates by 15%. Directed cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative multimedia assets on time and within budget, achieving a client satisfaction rating of 95% and securing repeat collaborations with 70% of partners.
UI/UX Designer, Research, and Prototyping at SAP Signavio
May 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Led comprehensive product discovery sessions and facilitated over 50 user interviews, uncovering key pain points that drove a 40% increase in feature adoption post-redesign. Accelerated the development cycle by creating high-fidelity UI prototypes for AI-driven products, reducing design turnaround time by 40% and enabling faster stakeholder feedback integration. Co-created and evolved a scalable Figma Design System, utilizing components across multiple modules.

Education

MA at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Potsdam, Germany
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
BA at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Berlin, Germany
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
MA - Visual and Experience Design at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Potsdam
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
BA - Communication Design at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Berlin
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
BA - Business Management at Montana State University
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019
MA - Visual and Experience Design at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Potsdam
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
BA - Communication Design at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Berlin
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
BA - Business Management at Montana State University
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    paper Brand and Web Design for a Berlin based event company

    OSD is a multidisciplinary event space and creative hub in Berlin, known for curating immersive, sound - driven experiences across culture, gastronomy, and private events.

    I work closely with the OSD team on an ongoing brand and digital transformation, reshaping the visual identity, digital strategy, and communication to better reflect the spaces\s premium positioning and diverse offerings - from curated rituals and private dinners to corporate retreats and weddings.

    https://www.twine.net/signin