Chris Mertinat

Communication Designer in Germany, He/Him

About

Hi, I’m Chris, B.A. communication designer, focusing on web design and development.
Husband, father of 1 human and 2 cats, beard grower, ❖ Figma nerd and coffee lover.

Currently open for remote positions.

Versatile UI/UX Designer with 10+ years of experience delivering innovative and user-centered digital solutions for a diverse range of clients, including Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels, Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte, Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (DKJS), Reporter ohne Grenzen, Thyssen-Krupp, Topographie des Terrors, Vorwerk, TÜV Nord, Vattenfall, and many more…. Skilled in design tools, user research, and collaborative project management.

Passionate about empowering design teams and fostering a design-driven culture.

Contact

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Work Experience

2022 — 2023
Berlin

• Led the design team and successfully transitioned from senior designer to lead role in January 2023
• Developed and implemented a company-wide design system, improving efficiency and consistency
• Successfully transitioned the company to Figma, driving increased efficiency and collaboration

2021 — 2022
Berlin

• Conducted UX research and designed intuitive interfaces using Sketch and Figma.
• Created high-quality digital assets to enhance visual appeal and user experience
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for project delivery
• Ensured accessibility and maintained brand consistency across all
digital products.

2019 — 2021
Gera

• Designed and developed user-friendly interfaces for corporate websites and web applications
• Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and preferences
• Proficiently used Adobe XD and Photoshop for design tasks
• Implemented screen designs using HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/LESS, and JavaScript
• Contributed to project management and organization using
Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.

2018 — 2019
Berlin

• Researched and implemented industry best practices for web app and website design
• Conducted UX research and created wireframes, designs, iconsets
• Implemented designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Facilitated collaboration between design and development teams

Education

2023 — 2024