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Daria Startseva

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance - Visual Designer (UX/UI) & Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Concept-driven design for editorial and brand environments across print and digital media. Visual systems, layout architecture and illustration.
UX/UI Designer at emineo AG
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Concept creation, interaction design and structured prototyping for enterprise software environments: User story mapping & workflow structuring, low- and high-fidelity clickable prototypes (Figma, Balsamiq); UX research participation; Design system contributions & style guide development; Collaboration with developers and business stakeholders.
Art Director at Falstaff Verlags-Gesellschaft m.b.H.
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Led the graphics team and developed editorial systems across multiple markets. Conceptualized and executed multilingual print publications and marketing materials.
Art Director at aheadmedia GmbH
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Led the visual direction for interior and lifestyle publications. Developed editorial design systems and managed production processes.
Freelance - Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Brand development, campaign design, editorial systems and corporate design.
Graphic Designer & Jr. Art Director at Young & Rubicam Vienna GmbH
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Concept and development of brand identities and integrated campaigns across print and digital media. Created design systems, advertising materials, digital illustration, and photo production coordination including pre-press supervision.

Education

Mag. art. at University of Applied Arts Vienna
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005
Erasmus Program at University of Art & Design Helsinki (UIAH)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Master - User Experience Designer at Talent Garden Vienna
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

The Art and Science of Workshop Facilitation
January 1, 2022 - March 5, 2026
UXLx: User Experience
January 1, 2022 - March 5, 2026
Design Thinking Workshop Basic & Advanced
January 1, 2022 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet