Christoph König-Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder
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Experience
Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder
Self-directed Construction Project
- Immersed myself in all aspects of sustainable construction, including planning and coordinating specialist tradespeople.
- Performed extensive hands-on work using sustainable materials and traditional craftsmanship, including clay interior finishing.
- Managed timelines, budget, and all key decisions, bearing responsibility for the consequences of any mistakes.
Senior UX Designer
Deutsche Welle
- Conceptualized and further developed the hybrid and multilingual DW App Breaking News App for iOS/Android in a cross-functional agile team as part of the relaunch of dw.com.
- Strategically developed various components and optimized user flows across multiple platforms and offerings.
- Contributed to establishing UX writing, accessibility, and SEO in product development.
- Introduced Figma to develop a component library for prototypes and wireframes.
UX Interaction Designer
Axel Springer
- Contributed to establishing a user-centered design process in the agile product development of welt.de, advising stakeholders and agile product teams.
- Researched and developed components and tools related to user profiles, customer journey, and CMS.
- Participated in establishing a UX lab.
- Planned, moderated, and evaluated usability tests, A/B tests, feedback workshops, and quantitative online studies to optimize design solutions.
Team Lead Image Editing Department
Axel Springer
- Controlled and optimized production processes, and administered production systems for image editing within the BILD newspaper group.
- Managed employee scheduling, disciplinary leadership, and shift planning.
Editorial Designer
Axel Springer
- Edited layouts and managed production for WELT am SONNTAG, DIE WELT, and Berliner Morgenpost.
- Served as the regular layouter in the sports department.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment and Construction.
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Experienced in Production, Product Development, Research and Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Summary
I am a Senior UX Designer with over 10 years of experience in researching and conceptualizing responsive websites and apps.
I thrive in a collaborative environment where I can quickly achieve practical and user-centered solutions. My work is driven by a results-oriented approach, always keeping in mind the needs of users and stakeholders.
I would describe myself as highly creative, technically proficient and passionate, with a penchant for developing interactive prototypes to better communicate and align on complex relationships and solutions.
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Ability To Work In A Team
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Figma
- Ux Design
- Ui Design
- Focus On User Research
- Design Thinking
- Ideation Workshops
- A/B Testing
- Sketch
- Axure
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- Design
- Mobile Webdesign
- Accessibility
- Ux Writing
Languages
Education
University of Applied Sciences at Berlin
Degreed engineer · Print and Media Technology · Berlin, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Usability Engineer
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Cologne
Scrum Alliance
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Christoph is based in Berlin, Germany.
Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Christoph has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 1 month. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder, Senior UX Designer, UX Interaction Designer.
Christoph's most recent position is Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder at Self-directed Construction Project.
In recent years, Christoph has worked for Self-directed Construction Project and Deutsche Welle.
Christoph is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment and Construction.
Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Production, Product Development, and Research and Development. Christoph also has some experience in Human Resources, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Christoph has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment and Construction.
Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.
Christoph attended University of Applied Sciences at Berlin for Print and Media Technology.
Christoph has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Usability Engineer and Certified Scrum Product Owner.
Christoph is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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