Hi there! I’m Elisa, a UI/UX designer based in Helsinki, Finland. I’m passionate about turning business goals into intuitive digital experiences and building design systems that scale across web and mobile. I love collaborating with product, marketing, and engineering teams to create user-centered solutions that boost engagement and satisfaction. Recently I led strategic concepts and visual directions for major projects at Elisa Oyj, using Figma to craft high-fidelity prototypes and guide clients toward cohesive brand experiences. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in UI/UX design, research, and prototyping to deliver impactful products.

Elisa

Hi there! I’m Elisa, a UI/UX designer based in Helsinki, Finland. I’m passionate about turning business goals into intuitive digital experiences and building design systems that scale across web and mobile. I love collaborating with product, marketing, and engineering teams to create user-centered solutions that boost engagement and satisfaction. Recently I led strategic concepts and visual directions for major projects at Elisa Oyj, using Figma to craft high-fidelity prototypes and guide clients toward cohesive brand experiences. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in UI/UX design, research, and prototyping to deliver impactful products.

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Hi there! I’m Elisa, a UI/UX designer based in Helsinki, Finland. I’m passionate about turning business goals into intuitive digital experiences and building design systems that scale across web and mobile. I love collaborating with product, marketing, and engineering teams to create user-centered solutions that boost engagement and satisfaction.

Recently I led strategic concepts and visual directions for major projects at Elisa Oyj, using Figma to craft high-fidelity prototypes and guide clients toward cohesive brand experiences. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in UI/UX design, research, and prototyping to deliver impactful products.

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Language

English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
Swedish
Intermediate
Finnish
Intermediate

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer at Codelight.co
October 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Spearheaded UI design for six key projects in a Vietnamese startup focusing on web3 infrastructure and products. Enhanced brand identity and design systems leading to a significant increase in user engagement and retention through strategic social media graphics. Collaborated with marketing and executive teams to develop user flows and wireframes, resulting in a robust brand guideline and design system. Transformed product specifications into intuitive high-fidelity prototypes using Figma, streamlining the development process and boosting project delivery efficiency within three months.
UI/UX Designer at Elisa Oyj, Finland
December 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Collaborated with product teams and stakeholders to redesign and enhance the user interface of OmaElisa web and mobile app, improving user satisfaction and engagement metrics. Fostered the development and implementation of Elisa’s Design System, enhancing user interface consistency across web and mobile platforms.
UI/UX Design Trainee at Deloitte Digital, Customer Strategy and Design, Finland
August 1, 2023 - Present
Led strategic concept and visual direction for key projects, collaborating closely with POs, managers, and design directors, resulting in enhanced client solutions and visual trends identification. Spearheaded research and design concept creation leveraging Figma for high-fidelity prototyping, streamlining client collaboration and project delivery. Delivered comprehensive design recommendations, significantly improving project outcomes and fostering strong client relationships.
UI/Visual Designer at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
September 1, 2022 - Present
Concepted and designed a matchmaking tool for the company's internal coaching and learning scene to meet current global upskilling needs. Designed a strategic utilization guideline that recapped findings and eight high-fidelity prototypes of a personal assistant/learning mobile app.
UI/UX Designer at Codelight.co, Vietnam
August 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Worked with Figma, Webflow, Adobe Creative Suite, Airtable, Notion, and Miro to drive UI design and prototyping for web products.
UI Designer at CodeLight.co
October 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Redesigned Elisa's web and mobile app for a major Finnish telecom; collaborated with product teams and stakeholders to deliver a robust design system and improved user satisfaction and engagement metrics.
UI/UX Design Trainee at Elisa Oyj
December 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Delivered strategic concept and visual direction for key Elisa projects; collaborated with product owners, managers, and design directors; led research and design concept creation and produced high-fidelity prototypes using Figma; improved client relationships and alignment with visual standards.
UI/UX Designer at Elisa Oyj
August 1, 2023 - Present
Led the strategic concept and visual direction of key projects; collaborated with product owners, managers, and design directors; enhanced client solutions and visual trends; spearheaded research and design concepts; produced high-fidelity prototypes and contributed to Elisa Design System.
UI Designer at CodeLight.co
October 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Spearheaded UI design for six key projects, significantly enhancing brand identity and design systems. Transformed product specifications into intuitive high-fidelity prototypes using Figma; collaborated with Marketing and executive teams to develop user flows and wireframes, resulting in a robust brand guideline and design system. Elevated brand visibility on social media by 50% through strategic visuals and messaging. Streamlined development processes and improved project delivery efficiency by aligning design outputs with development pipelines.
UI/UX Design Trainee at Elisa Oyj
June 1, 2022 - Present
Led strategic concept and visual direction of key projects, collaborating with product owners, managers and design directors to deliver enhanced client solutions and identify visual trends. Spearheaded research and design concept creation, leveraged Figma for high-fidelity prototypes, and improved development workflow and project delivery. Expanded cross-functional collaboration to align user experience with business goals.
UI/UX Designer Trainee at Elisa Oyj
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Led UI/UX redesign of OmaElisa web and mobile app, built and maintained a design system, and contributed to improving user satisfaction and engagement metrics. Collaborated with product owners, managers, and design directors to align projects with business goals and brand guidelines. Created high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and supported rapid project delivery.
UI/Visual Designer at Elisa Oyj
August 1, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Led strategic concept and visual direction for key projects; collaborated with product managers and design directors; conducted research and concept creation; leveraged Figma for high-fidelity prototyping; streamlined client collaboration and project delivery; delivered comprehensive design recommendations and improved client relationships; contributed to Elisa’s Design System and brand consistency across web and mobile.

Education

B.A in International Business at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
M.Sc in International Design Business Management at Aalto University, Finland
September 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in International Business at Arcada University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
MSc in International Design Business Management at Aalto University
September 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in International Business Management at Arcada University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
M.S. in International Design Business Management at Aalto University
September 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
BA in International Business at Arcada University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
M.S. in Information Technology / Design & Business Management at Aalto University
September 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Education, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment