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Natalia Graf-Senior Product Designer

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2026 - Present

Product Designer

Freelance

Position Summary
Product Designer at Freelance
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
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Professional Certification in AI Product Design - focusing on Human-AI Interaction, AI powered product experience and integrating generative AI into the product design process. Developing skills in AI Prototyping, Prompt Engineering, AI UX Patterns for the next generation of digital products.

Mar 2026 - Apr 2026
United States

Sleep.AI

Position Summary
Industries
Healthcare
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Product Development

Conducted expert UX audit for an AI-powered digital health application measuring quality of sleep. Identified usability issues, optimized user journeys and conversion funnels, and delivered UX recommendations to improve onboarding, engagement and patient activation.

Aug 2024 - Dec 2025
Berlin, Germany

INQUA Institute for Career Coaching

Position Summary
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development

Led end-to-end UX/UI design for a web application enabling users to discover career paths based on skills and personal values. Designed information architecture, user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes and validated concepts through iterative feedback.

Feb 2023 - Apr 2024
Belgium

EPI European Payment Initiative

Position Summary
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development

Led UX research, product discovery and interaction design for WERO, Europe's next-generation mobile banking wallet. Designed user flows and high-fidelity prototypes supporting instant peer-to-peer payments across Europe while collaborating closely with product managers, researchers and engineering teams.

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
Germany

Volkswagen

Position Summary
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Operations
Sustainability Management

Designed an enterprise dashboard for monitoring and managing energy consumption across Volkswagen manufacturing plants. Translated complex operational data into intuitive workflows and scalable interfaces for internal stakeholders.

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Kenya

M-KOPA - Solar Energy

Position Summary
Industries
Energy
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development

Designed a mobile application enabling customers to monitor and manage solar energy products across Kenya. Simplified complex account and device management workflows while improving accessibility and usability for diverse user groups.

Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
United States

VISA

Position Summary
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development

Designed an accessible Android-based white-label payment terminal interface used by financial institutions including Barclaycard. Created scalable UI patterns, interaction flows and design specifications while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

Jan 2019 - Sep 2020
Germany

Porsche

Position Summary
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development

Led UX concept and product design for a digital garage application helping classic car collectors manage vehicle history and ownership records. Conducted user research, designed intuitive information architecture, user journeys and high-fidelity prototypes from concept through validation.

Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
United States

Polaroid Originals

Position Summary
Industries
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development

Led animated prototype design for a new photography application, conducting two months of user interviews and usability testing to inform product decisions. Refined the user experience through iterative user feedback.

Feb 2013 - Sep 2018

Sparkasse, Cara Care, YEAY, Tillhub, NeuroNation, ENAIKOON

Position Summary
Industries
Banking and Finance
Healthcare
Information Technology
Retail
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development

Delivered end-to-end UX/UI design across healthcare, fintech, mobility, retail, IoT and e-commerce products for startups and enterprise clients. Led discovery workshops, user research, interaction design, prototyping and design validation across web and mobile platforms.

Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
Berlin, Germany

UX / UI Design Intern

Albert Prado Mobile Design Agency

Position Summary
UX / UI Design Intern at Albert Prado Mobile Design Agency
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development

Supported UX research, wireframing, visual design and interactive prototyping for mobile applications while collaborating with senior product designers throughout the design process.

Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Berlin, Germany

Web Designer, Freelance

COVUS GmbH

Position Summary
Web Designer, Freelance at COVUS GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
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Designed and delivered responsive websites and digital products for small businesses, managing projects from client discovery through visual design and implementation.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Information Technology
Banking and Finance
Healthcare
Retail
Automotive
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Operations.

Product Development
Research and Development
Information Technology
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Operations
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Summary

15 years of experience leading UX strategy, product discovery, user research, and end-to-end product design for web and mobile applications across FinTech, healthcare, and automotive.

Delivered digital products for global brands including Visa, Volkswagen, Porsche, Polaroid Originals, and the European Payment Initiative. Led the design of complex enterprise workflows partnering with cross-functional teams across Europe, the UK, and the US.

Skills

Product Design Leadership

  • Product Strategy
  • End-To-End Design
  • 0 – 1 & 1 – 100
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Agile & Scrum Delivery
  • Design System Ownership & Scaling
  • Ai-Powered Product Design

Ux / Ui Design

  • User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Mobile Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Accessibility (Wcag)
  • Information Architecture

User Research

  • User Testing & Usability Studies
  • User Journey Mapping

Prototyping & Motion

  • High-Fidelity Prototyping
  • Animated Prototypes
  • Interaction Animations

Tools

  • Figma | Figma Ai
  • Maze
  • Claude Code
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Languages

German
Native
French
Advanced
English
Elementary

Education

Apr 2007 - Apr 2011

Berlin Design Academy - Hochschule für Design

Certified Communication Designer (Diploma) · Communication Design · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2005 - Apr 2007

Technische Universität Berlin

B.Sc. · Industrial Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Sep 2002 - Jul 2005

Thomas-Mann-Gymnasium

Abitur · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

AI Design Expert Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Information Technology 8 y
Avg length 1 y 2 m
Longest experience 5 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, United States, Belgium, Kenya)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Product Designer, UX / UI Design Intern, Web Designer, Freelance
Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare
Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 1

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Natalia is based in Berlin, Germany.

Natalia speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Advanced), English (Elementary).

Natalia has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Natalia has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Natalia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Natalia would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Designer, UX / UI Design Intern, Web Designer, Freelance.

Natalia's most recent position is Product Designer at Freelance.

In recent years, Natalia has worked for Freelance, Sleep.AI, INQUA Institute for Career Coaching, EPI European Payment Initiative, and Volkswagen.

Natalia is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare. Natalia also has some experience in Retail, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Natalia is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Information Technology. Natalia also has some experience in Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Operations.

Natalia has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Natalia has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

Natalia holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin.

Natalia has 1 certificate: AI Design Expert Certification.

Natalia is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

Natalia's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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