# Debora Zilz > UX Design | UI Design | User Research Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany Profile: https://flows.cv/debora For the past 6 years, I’ve been elevating performance and profitability through expert alignment of business goals and human-centered design. During this time, I’ve been learning to “speak the language of business” by effectively communicating ideas and the impact design has on business outcomes to key stakeholders. I believe in cross-functionally work and constant learning. Skills User Experience (UX) Design | User interface (UI) design | Product design | User Research | Design thinking | Aptitude for learning | Problem solver | Empathy for users | Service design ## Work Experience ### UI/UX designer @ Sensorberg GmbH Jan 2019 – Present | Berlin e Região, Alemanha - Responsible for the UI & UX of the Whitelabel Mobile App (Android and IOS) and the BackOffice which is the online management platform for smart buildings. - Take a measured approach to deliver user & business value. - Implemented user research in the design routine, bringing immediate positive changes to the product. - Envisioned, designed, and user-tested new features for the existent app such as the smart home control, alarm and locker booking functionality. - Worked with senior leadership to identify and prioritize design tasks. - Work with the team to define & document design delivery for release stages. - Work closely with engineers to establish feasibility and facilitate delivery. ### UI / UX / Communications designer @ Freelancing Jan 2011 – Present | Berlin e Região, Alemanha - UX design, UI design, and user research. - Work effectively across teams in order to effectively problem solve. - Developed websites from the ground up; the process involved extensive user observation, the creation of user flows and scenarios, feature development, and fully annotated wireframing. - Interfaced directly with clients to determine overall site content strategies. - Projects included: Caparao coffee (Lisbon-PT); iFixonWheels (Boston-US); Full Gauge Controls (Porto Alegre-BR); The Cup of Good (Miami-US) and others ### Senior Graphic Designer @ Full Gauge Controls Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 | São Paulo e Região, Brasil - Responsible for the marketing design strategy. - Redesigned and optimized the company website increasing conversion rates by 20%, reduced bounce rate by 30%, and interviewed over 20+ users across 2 different countries. - UI/UX redesign for key features of the management software Sitrad for desktop. - Ideate and designed the company app with features like finding the closest resale, product manual consult, calculator to identify the best product for a specific installation and contact. - Created several brochures, flyers, print ads, newsletters and banners. - Create strong visual presentations to the sales team and also to marketing campaigns. ### Graphic Designer @ Grupo RBS Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Porto Alegre e Região, Brasil Kzuka is a content producer focused on teenagers, responsible for 2 monthly magazines and a 4-page weekly newspaper section, along with radio, online and social networks contents, and events. It’s part of RBS Group, the leading communication company in Southern Brazil. I have worked there as a graphic designer for all of the above mentioned medias, mostly editorial design, as well as logo creation. ### Graphic and Web Designer @ BHZ Design Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Porto Alegre e Região, Brasil BHZ Design is a Design Agency based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. - Developed concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites - Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size - Preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief - Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required ### Graphic Designer @ Canada Intercambio Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Vancouver e Região, Canadá - Responsible for the creation of all digital and printed design - Creation of designs for a range of marketing assets such as ads, brochures, posters, flyers, certificates, printed and online banners, newsletter, e-mail campaigns... ### UI/UX Designer @ Stefanini Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Porto Alegre e Região, Brasil - Responsible for the UI of several softwares - mainly government softwares. - Work with a broad range of engineers and scientists to help build fast and effective designs. - Develop paper/digital prototypes to test concepts and try ideas before settling into the right design. - Make complex things simple - understanding the real problem. - Collaborate with a team of non-designers. - Communicate my ideas verbally and visually. ### Designer @ Grupo RBS Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 I was creating presentations using power point and key note to the directors of the company. I also had to do folders, flyers, and other graphic materials. I developed my skills to react and think fast under pressure. Also how to manage my time so all the tasks could be done in the end of the day. ## Education ### Trade Marketing e Key Accounts in Marketing FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas ### Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design UniRitter ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/deborazilz - Behance: https://www.behance.net/deborazilz --- Source: https://flows.cv/debora JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/debora/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31