Hi, I'm Oliver Machulla, a Berlin-based UI/UX and product designer with over a decade of experience crafting intuitive digital products and engaging brand experiences. I work across freelance and agency settings, blending user research, visual design, and interaction design to deliver clear, compelling interfaces. From startups to established brands, I enjoy turning complex concepts into elegant design solutions. When I'm not designing, I love photography, drawing, and exploring motion design.…

Oliver Machulla

Hi, I'm Oliver Machulla, a Berlin-based UI/UX and product designer with over a decade of experience crafting intuitive digital products and engaging brand experiences. I work across freelance and agency settings, blending user research, visual design, and interaction design to deliver clear, compelling interfaces. From startups to established brands, I enjoy turning complex concepts into elegant design solutions. When I'm not designing, I love photography, drawing, and exploring motion design.…

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Hi, I’m Oliver Machulla, a Berlin-based UI/UX and product designer with over a decade of experience crafting intuitive digital products and engaging brand experiences. I work across freelance and agency settings, blending user research, visual design, and interaction design to deliver clear, compelling interfaces.

From startups to established brands, I enjoy turning complex concepts into elegant design solutions. When I’m not designing, I love photography, drawing, and exploring motion design.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & CCO at European Artist Bank
October 1, 2023 - Present
Founder & CCO at European Artist Bank
October 1, 2023 - Present
Founder & CCO of European Artist Bank
Judge at THE FWA
June 1, 2017 - Present
Judge at THE FWA
June 1, 2017 - Present
Judge at THE FWA (www.thefwa.com)
Judge at THE FWA
February 1, 2016 - Present
Judge at The FWA awards for evaluating digital work and creative excellence.
Creative/Art Director at Oliver Machulla (Freelance)
February 1, 2016 - Present
Creative/Art Director at Oliver Machulla (Freelance)
February 1, 2016 - Present
Creative/Art Director (freelance)
Art Director at Jung von Matt /Spree GmbH
January 31, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Art Director at Jung von Matt / Spree GmbH
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Art Director (Vollzeit)
UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, Creative/Art Director (Freelance) at Oliver Machulla
November 1, 2014 - January 31, 2016
Freelance UI/UX design, product design and art direction for various clients and self-initiated projects.
Art Director Online at Jung von Matt /next GmbH
October 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Art Director Online at Jung von Matt /next GmbH
October 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Art Director Online (Vollzeit)
Art Director at Jung von Matt / Spree GmbH
April 1, 2012 - October 31, 2014
Art direction for campaigns and digital experiences at a major German agency.
User Interface Designer at Jung von Matt /next GmbH
March 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
UI Designer at Jung von Matt /next GmbH
March 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
User Interface Designer (Teilzeit)
Art Director Online at Jung von Matt / next GmbH
July 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Online and digital art direction for campaigns and platforms.
User Interface Designer (Freelancer) at CELLULAR GmbH
June 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
UI Designer at CELLULAR GmbH
June 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
User Interface Designer (Freelancer)
UI Designer at Jung von Matt / next GmbH
November 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011
UI design for various client projects and digital interfaces.
Trainee Media Design at Verlag für faire Werbung
July 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Trainee media design at Verlag für faire Werbung
July 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Trainee media design
Trainee Media Design at Verlag für faire Werbung
August 1, 2006 - July 31, 2009
Training and early-stage design work in media and advertising.

Education

Communication Design degree at Design Factory
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2012
Communication Design degree at Design Factory International Education
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2012
Communication Design degree at Design Factory International Education (as a communication designer)
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2012
Internship at Verlag für faire Werbung
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009
Internship at Verlag für faire Werbung
August 1, 2005 - July 1, 2006
Community service at Hanseschule Winsen
May 1, 2002 - February 1, 2003

Qualifications

Internship - Verlag für faire Werbung
August 1, 2005 - July 1, 2006
Trainee in Media Design
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009

Industry Experience

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