Hello! I’m Mariia Shagovka, a certified UI/UX designer focused on clear, user-centered interfaces and cohesive digital experiences. My background as an ESL teacher helps me translate complex information into intuitive visual solutions and empathetic user journeys. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning research insights into polished interfaces using Figma, typography, and thoughtful interaction design. With a background in teaching, I bring strong communication and user understanding to my design work, translating needs into scalable, user-friendly solutions that align with product goals. I am motivated by solving problems through clear information architecture, accessible typography, and engaging visual design.…

Mariia Shagovka

Hello! I’m Mariia Shagovka, a certified UI/UX designer focused on clear, user-centered interfaces and cohesive digital experiences. My background as an ESL teacher helps me translate complex information into intuitive visual solutions and empathetic user journeys. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning research insights into polished interfaces using Figma, typography, and thoughtful interaction design. With a background in teaching, I bring strong communication and user understanding to my design work, translating needs into scalable, user-friendly solutions that align with product goals. I am motivated by solving problems through clear information architecture, accessible typography, and engaging visual design.…

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Hello! I’m Mariia Shagovka, a certified UI/UX designer focused on clear, user-centered interfaces and cohesive digital experiences. My background as an ESL teacher helps me translate complex information into intuitive visual solutions and empathetic user journeys. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning research insights into polished interfaces using Figma, typography, and thoughtful interaction design.

With a background in teaching, I bring strong communication and user understanding to my design work, translating needs into scalable, user-friendly solutions that align with product goals. I am motivated by solving problems through clear information architecture, accessible typography, and engaging visual design.

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Experience Level

Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer at Bundesverbraucherhilfe
April 1, 2025 - Present
Current role focusing on user-centered design for digital products; conducts user flows, wireframes (low to high fidelity), typography, iconography, and responsive design. Proficient with Figma, FigJam, Miro and Jira; leverages AI tools (Midjourney/Leonardo) for visuals.
UI/UX Designer at Bundesverbraucherhilfe
April 1, 2025 - Present
Current role focusing on UI/UX design for consumer-protection projects; responsibilities include user research, creating user flows, designing wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with product teams.
UI/UX Designer at Bundesverbraucherhilfe
April 1, 2025 - Present
Conception and visualization of user flows; design of intuitive wireframes; creation of custom icons to support content and navigation; ensure usability and responsive design.
UI Designer (Freelance) – Landing Page at Remote Web Agency (UI Project)
July 31, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Applied UI/UX principles to build a landing page; created visuals with Midjourney; structured content with clear headings and content hierarchy.
UI/UX Designer at Career Foundry – CASHLY project (Remote)
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
User-centered design for a money-saving app; developed brand guidelines, user flows, wireframes (low to high fidelity), and animated prototypes; designed final UI and mockups in Figma.
Lehrerassistentin at British International School Kyiv
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Supported 45+ international students; prepared classroom visuals and materials; facilitated language learning and helped students progress to the next grade; collaborated with teachers for effective solutions.
Lehrerassistentin at British International School Kyiv
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Taught 45+ international students; prepared visual classroom materials; fostered engaging learning experiences; collaborated with teachers to plan and implement lessons.
Lehrerassistentin at British International School Kyiv
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Unterrichtete 45+ internationale Schüler; bereitete visuelle Unterrichtsmaterialien für den Klassenraum vor; förderte Lernerfahrungen und passte Methoden an, um Sprachkenntnisse zu verbessern.
English and German Tutor, Mentor at Nachhilfe Zu Hause
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Taught 45+ international students; prepared visual teaching materials; designed engaging, game-based lessons; improved language retention and grades. Collaborated with teachers to tailor methods and solve arising problems.
Nachhilfelehrerin, Mentor at Private Tutoring (Germany)
October 31, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Planed and conducted English and German tutoring; created didactic, visually appealing teaching materials and tests; achieved 90% positive feedback with diverse methods.
Tutor / Nachhilfelehrerin at Self-employed (Home Tutoring)
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Plan and conduct English and German tutoring for international students; create didactic and visually engaging learning materials and tests; achieved around 90% positive feedback through varied teaching methods.
Nachhilfelehrerin, Mentor at Self-employed (Nachhilfe Zu Hause)
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Planung und Durchführung von Unterricht für internationale Studierende; didaktisch und visuell ansprechende Lehrmaterialien und Tests; Erzielung von 90% positivem Feedback durch abwechslungsreiche Lehrmethoden.
Teacher Assistant at British International School Kyiv
September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2016
Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional support; supported program delivery; helped with language instruction and student engagement.

Education

Sprachspezialist, Philologe at Kyiv National Linguistic University
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
UI Design Certificate at CareerFoundry, Berlin
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Goethe-Zertifikat C1 at Goethe-Institut
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Grafik Design Kurs at Grafik Design Kurs
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
KI online Kurs at Online Kurs
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Sprachspezialist, Philologe at Kyiv National Linguistic University
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
Goethe-Zertifikat C1 at Goethe-Institut
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
UI Design Course at Career Foundry
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
UI Design Kurs at UI Design Kurs
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Graphic Design Course at Grafik Design Kurs
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Sprachspezialist, Philologe at Kyiv National Linguistic University, Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
UI/UX Design Certificate at CareerFoundry, Berlin
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Goethe-Zertifikat C1 at Goethe-Institut
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Graphic Design Kurs at Private courses
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
AI Online Kurs at Online Courses
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
UI Design Certificate at Career Foundry
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Goethe Certificate C1 at Goethe-Institut
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Graphic Design course at AI online course
August 1, 2025 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

Goethe-Zertifikat C1
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
UI Design Certificate
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Grafik Design Kurs
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
KI online Kurs
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
UI Design Certificate
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Goethe-Zertifikat C1
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Goethe-Zertifikat C1
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
UI/UX Design Certificate (CareerFoundry)
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
AI Online Course
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Graphic Design Kurs
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
UI Design Certificate
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Goethe Certificate C1
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Graphic Design course
August 1, 2025 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level