I'm a dedicated UX designer with over 14 years of experience in web design, web development, and graphic design. I have strong knowledge of user-centered design, prototyping, and design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Certified by the Technikum Wien Academy in Usability and User Experience Design. I've delivered numerous projects that boosted user satisfaction by 30%, and by collaborating closely with developers I help create meaningful value for the business.

Richard Kolek

I'm a dedicated UX designer with over 14 years of experience in web design, web development, and graphic design. I have strong knowledge of user-centered design, prototyping, and design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Certified by the Technikum Wien Academy in Usability and User Experience Design. I've delivered numerous projects that boosted user satisfaction by 30%, and by collaborating closely with developers I help create meaningful value for the business.

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I’m a dedicated UX designer with over 14 years of experience in web design, web development, and graphic design. I have strong knowledge of user-centered design, prototyping, and design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Certified by the Technikum Wien Academy in Usability and User Experience Design.

I’ve delivered numerous projects that boosted user satisfaction by 30%, and by collaborating closely with developers I help create meaningful value for the business.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Web Developer | Web Designer | UX/UI Designer (Part-time) at Fa. Phoenix Ostarrichi
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Took responsibility for web development and UX/UI design. Optimized pages through analyses and adjustments, increasing user interaction by 25%.
Web Developer | Web Designer | UX/UI Designer (Freelancer, Vollzeit) at Next GmbH
January 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Collaborated with management to develop an innovative frontend solution with PHP/HTML5/CSS3 for desktop users of the app.
Web Developer | Web Designer (Praktikum) (Vollzeit) at Mokka GmbH
August 31, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Developed and designed dynamic Typo3-based websites with PHP, HTML5, SCSS and JavaScript; supported server administration (Linux, maintenance, firewall). BMWF Relaunch: templates, Typo3 integration, installation and customization of Typo3 extensions.
Nachtportier (Vollzeit) at Hotel Zentral
January 31, 2000 - January 31, 2000
Provided comprehensive hotel and gastronomy service.
Web Developer | Web Designer | UX/UI Designer at Richard Kolek, Grimmenstein (Self-employed)
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Web development with focus on user experience. Developed user-centered websites, optimized UX through targeted design adjustments, and implemented responsive design solutions to improve mobile usability by 40%.
Web Developer | Web Designer | UX/UI Designer (Teilzeit) at Phoenix Ostarrichi, Ternitz
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Assumed responsibility for web development and UX/UI design. Optimized websites through targeted analyses and adjustments, increasing user interaction by 25%.
Web Developer | Web Designer | UX/UI Designer (Freelancer, Vollzeit) at Next GmbH, Wiener Neustadt
January 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Geschäftsführung eine innovative Frontend-Lösung mit PHP/HTML5/CSS3 für die Desktop-Nutzer der App entwickelt.
Web Developer | Web Designer (Praktikum) at Mokka GmbH, Wien
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Dynamische Typo3-basierte Webseiten entwickelt und designt; PHP, HTML5, SCSS, JavaScript eingesetzt; BMWF Relaunch: Templates laut Vorgabe erstellt, Typo3-Typoscript implementiert; Erweiterungen installiert und angepasst.

Education

MSc, Interactive Media Management at Donau-Universität Krems
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
eLearning Manager – Training at TecTrain, Wien, QCert
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
GASQ Cert, UXQCC Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience Design at Technikum Wien Akademie
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Matura, Informatik at HTLBVA EDVO f. Berufstätige, Wien
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
MSc, Interactive Media Management at Donau-Universität Krems
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
GASQ Cert / UXQCC Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience Design at Technikum Wien Akademie
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
eLearning Manager – Training at TecTrain, Wien (QCert)
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Matura, Informatik at HTLBVA EDVO f. Berufstätige, Wien
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
MSc, Interactive Media Management at Donau-Universität Krems
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
eLearning Manager – Training at TecTrain, Wien
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
GASQ Cert, UXQCC Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience Design at Technikum Wien Akademie
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Matura, Informatik at HTLBVA EDVO f. Berufstätige, Wien
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
EDV Training / Weiterbildung at HTLBVA EDVO f. Berufstätige, Wien
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025

Qualifications

GASQ Cert, UXQCC Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
eLearning Manager – Training
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
MSc, Interactive Media Management
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
GASQ Cert / UXQCC Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
eLearning Manager – Training (TecTrain, Wien)
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
eLearning Manager
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
GASQ Cert, UXQCC Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
MSc, Interactive Media Management
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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