I’m a French designer based in Mulhouse at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. Growing up in this unique setting made me naturally multilingual, adaptable, and curious. I bring this versatility into my work as a designer, where I’m passionate about crafting engaging digital experiences. I thrive in creative environments and love collaborating with international teams.

Melissa Toklu

I’m a French designer based in Mulhouse at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. Growing up in this unique setting made me naturally multilingual, adaptable, and curious. I bring this versatility into my work as a designer, where I’m passionate about crafting engaging digital experiences. I thrive in creative environments and love collaborating with international teams.

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I’m a French designer based in Mulhouse at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. Growing up in this unique setting made me naturally multilingual, adaptable, and curious. I bring this versatility into my work as a designer, where I’m passionate about crafting engaging digital experiences. I thrive in creative environments and love collaborating with international teams.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Turkish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Web Designer at Thermo Fisher Scientific
May 1, 2025 - Present
Led website migration to a new CMS and created/updated 100+ pages in 4 months, ensuring visual consistency with brand guidelines. Collaborated with IT to resolve technical issues and maintain a smooth workflow under tight deadlines.
Digital Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2024 - Present
Created visual concepts for digital and print communication, aligning with brand guidelines and delivering cohesive visuals for multiple clients.
UX Researcher at University of Strasbourg x Eurometropolis of Strasbourg
June 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Conducted 20+ interviews and field studies (quantitative & qualitative). Performed data analysis and identified insights on accessibility and user engagement. Collaborated with municipal services to inform design decisions.
UX/UI Designer at Actimage GmbH
July 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Designed mobile & web apps (user research, wireframes, prototypes). Created graphic elements & layouts. Collaborated with developers, engineers & marketing teams, delivering on tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic & Web Design at University of Strasbourg
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022
Master in Digital Design (with honors) at University of Strasbourg
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Google UX Design Course at Coursera
February 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Course
February 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail