Björn Knauf

Q: Where is Björn based?

Björn is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Björn speak?

Björn speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Björn have?

Björn has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Björn has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months . Note that Björn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Björn's latest experience?

Björn's most recent position is UXUI Design at Valantic GmbH, Porsche AG .

Q: What companies has Björn worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Björn has worked for Valantic GmbH, Porsche AG and Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Björn most experienced in?

Björn is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Fashion , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Björn most experienced in?

Björn is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Björn worked in recently?

Björn has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Fashion .

Q: Which business areas has Björn worked in recently?

Björn has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Information Technology .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2021 - Present

5 years

UXUI Design

Valantic GmbH, Porsche AG

Created compelling visual design system for My Porsche Charging App, translating premium automotive brand DNA into digital interfaces serving 150,000+ luxury vehicle owners.

Mar 2013 - Present

13 years 6 months

Senior Visual Designer & Creative Director

Freelance

Creative conceptualist and visual design leader for premium brands across automotive, luxury goods, and enterprise sectors. Visual design systems for international clients. 12+ years of creative excellence.

Mar 2013 - Jun 2019

6 years 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Founder & Creative Partner

BOLD GmbH

A studio for user experience and interface design based in Frankfurt am Main. For our clients we developed innovative products and services that positively changed people's lives and provided answers to tomorrow's digital challenges.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Fashion, and Professional Services.

Automotive

Fashion

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Marketing, and Information Technology.

Product Development

Marketing

Information Technology

Summary

Senior Visual Designer & Creative Conceptualist specializing in high-impact interface design and brand-driven digital experiences. 12+ years transforming complex ideas into compelling visual narratives that drive business results.

Skills

Portfolio Highlights

Design System Creation
Ui Component Libraries
Responsive Web Applications
Mobile App Interfaces
Dashboard Interfaces
E-Commerce Experiences
Cross-Platform Consistency
Information Architecture
User Journeys
Design Leadership

Essential Tools

Figma
Adobe Xd
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
Midjourney
Klingai
Gemini
Claude
Framer
Principle
Jira
Confluence
Slack
Miro
Phrase

Skills & Collaboration

Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Visual Storytelling
Attention To Detail
Receiving & Implementing Feedback
Continuous Learning Mindset
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Remote Collaboration
Developer Collaboration
Stakeholder Communication
Fintech Ux Transition
Payment Flow Optimization
Enterprise Software Design

Ux Expertise

User Research & Testing
Information Architecture
User Journey Mapping
Data Driven Design
Accessibility Implementation
Usability Evaluation

Ui Expertise

Premium Interface Design
Creative Concept Development
Design System Architecture
Interactive Prototyping
Typography & Color Mastery
Brand Visual Translation
Micro-Interactions
Art Direction

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

University of Applied Sciences Mainz

Diplom (FH) · Communication Design · Mainz, Germany

L4 Institute Berlin

Certified Media Designer Digital & Print · Berlin, Germany

Kaufmännische Schule Hanau

Abitur · Hanau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Media Designer Digital & Print

L4 Institute Berlin

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Automotive 13.5 y

Avg length 8 y 2 m

Longest experience 13 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles UXUI Design, Senior Visual Designer & Creative Director, Founder & Creative Partner

Main industries Automotive, Fashion, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Marketing, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Björn is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Björn speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Björn has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Björn has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Björn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Björn would be well-suited for roles such as: UXUI Design, Senior Visual Designer & Creative Director, Founder & Creative Partner.

Björn's most recent position is UXUI Design at Valantic GmbH, Porsche AG.

In recent years, Björn has worked for Valantic GmbH, Porsche AG and Freelance.

Björn is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Fashion, and Professional Services.

Björn is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Information Technology.

Björn has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Fashion.

Björn has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Information Technology.

Björn holds a Bachelor in Communication Design from University of Applied Sciences Mainz.

Björn has 1 certificate: Certified Media Designer Digital & Print.

Björn is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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