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Yonas Murtaza

Yonas
Murtaza

Product Designer

Open for Work

Hi! I'm Yonas,

a product designer and mathematics student with a background in software development, various creative work and systems thinking.

I work at the intersection of logic and creativity, shaping digital experiences that bring clarity to complexity.

Whether designing software features, modeling user flows, or translating technical constraints into usable interfaces—I focus on making systems understandable and human.

My process is driven by curiosity, analytical thinking, and a desire to make complexity meaningful.

a product designer and mathematics student with a background in software development, various creative work and systems thinking.

I work at the intersection of logic and creativity, shaping digital experiences that bring clarity to complexity.

Whether designing software features, modeling user flows, or translating technical constraints into usable interfaces—I focus on making systems understandable and human.

My process is driven by curiosity, analytical thinking, and a desire to make complexity meaningful.

I am currently looking for a part-time job in Software Development or adjacent fields.

I am currently looking for a part-time job in Software development or adjacent fields. Remote or in Cologne, DE

max. 20h/week contact@yonasmurtaza.com

max. 20h/week
Remote or in Cologne, DE

Education

Mathematics B.sc

Universität Würzburg

2022 - current

Specializing in numerical analysis.

My academic background shapes my ability to think in systems, structure complexity, and approach design challenges with an analytical mindset.

Specializing in numerical analysis.

My academic background shapes my ability to think in systems, structure complexity, and approach design challenges with an analytical mindset.

Work Experience

Product Designer

Simplifier AG

2023 - 2024

In my role as a product designer, I focused on translating complex logic and system behavior into user experiences that are usable, scalable, and structurally sound.

Working across internal tools and core platform features, I designed solutions that supported both non-technical users and developer workflows.

In my role as a product designer, I focused on translating complex logic and system behavior into user experiences that are usable, scalable, and structurally sound.

Working across internal tools and core platform features, I designed solutions that supported both non-technical users and developer workflows.

Responsibilities

Designed tools like a .po-File Editor and Binding Editor, transforming abstract configuration logic into intuitive UI flows
Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, often incorporating conditional UI states and contextual guidance
Worked closely with developers to align component behavior with system architecture
Built and maintained shared design patterns, contributing to internal guidelines and UI consistency
Led a Community of Practice to align UX-Thinking company wide.
Facilitated workshops, usability reviews, and iterative refinement loops with stakeholders
Specialized in making structural complexity understandable bridging technical constraints with user expectations

Designed tools like a .po-File Editor and Binding Editor, transforming abstract configuration logic into intuitive UI flows
Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, often incorporating conditional UI states and contextual guidance
Worked closely with developers to align component behavior with system architecture
Built and maintained shared design patterns, contributing to internal guidelines and UI consistency
Led a Community of Practice to align UX-Thinking company wide.
Facilitated workshops, usability reviews, and iterative refinement loops with stakeholders
Specialized in making structural complexity understandable bridging technical constraints with user expectations

Selected Projects

Selected Projects

Selected Projects

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Developer

Simplifier AG

2021 - 2023

I worked as an application developer on a research project using AR in industrial contexts, building a web-based CMS for managing 3D assets on the HoloLens 2.

Additionally, I designed and implemented the data architecture for a role-based KPI dashboard, using a modified Lambda pattern to support scalable, team-wide insights.

I worked as an application developer on a research project using AR in industrial contexts, building a web-based CMS for managing 3D assets on the HoloLens 2.

Additionally, I designed and implemented the data architecture for a role-based KPI dashboard, using a modified Lambda pattern to support scalable, team-wide insights.

Responsibilities

Developed core features for a lightweight CMS to manage 3D assets, metadata, and spatial structures
Created CRUD logic for .obj/.glb files, spatial data and HoloLens-generated measurements
Designed and built a role-based KPI dashboard using UI5, tailored to operational and management-level use cases
Modeled SQL structures and business logic to reflect industrial hierarchies and time-based data aggregation
Integrated external systems such as SAP and Microsoft Graph via REST and low-code connectors
Translated architecture requirements into reusable logic blocks and scalable UI components
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure data integrity, performance, and long-term maintainability

Developed core features for a lightweight CMS to manage 3D assets, metadata, and spatial structures
Created CRUD logic for .obj/.glb files, spatial data and HoloLens-generated measurements
Designed and built a role-based KPI dashboard using UI5, tailored to operational and management-level use cases
Modeled SQL structures and business logic to reflect industrial hierarchies and time-based data aggregation
Integrated external systems such as SAP and Microsoft Graph via REST and low-code connectors
Translated architecture requirements into reusable logic blocks and scalable UI components
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure data integrity, performance, and long-term maintainability

Selected Projects

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Selected Projects

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Graphic & Web Designer

Freelancer

2016 - 2021

As a freelance graphic designer, I worked with small businesses and self-employed professionals to bring their digital presence to life—balancing design, technology, and communication.

Responsibilities

Built responsive websites in Squarespace and Wordpress with SEO and performance in mind
Designed visual identities and print assets for small businesses and freelancers
Produced video content for social, explainer formats, and internal comms—from script to motion design
Handled ongoing maintenance, updates, and support for live web projects
Delivered end-to-end creative solutions across design, development, and storytelling

Built responsive websites in Squarespace and Wordpress with SEO and performance in mind
Designed visual identities and print assets for small businesses and freelancers
Produced video content for social, explainer formats, and internal comms—from script to motion design
Handled ongoing maintenance, updates, and support for live web projects
Delivered end-to-end creative solutions across design, development, and storytelling

Languages

I am a bilingual US American with English and German both being my native languages. Additionally, I am continuously improving my Spanish language skills.

English

German

Spanish

Product & UX

I’ve developed my product and UX skills through hands-on experience across diverse projects—driven by curiosity, a fast learning curve, and a willingness to experiment, make mistakes, and grow from them.

UX Design

Wireframing/Prototyping

Interaction Design

Responsive Web Design

Requirement analysis

Visual Design

Accessibility (WCAG)

Usability testing

Tech & Development

I built my development skills by diving into real-world problems—learning through building, debugging, and iterating.

I'm quick to pick up new tools, comfortable with complexity, and always curious about how systems work under the hood.

I built my development skills by diving into real-world problems—learning through building, debugging, and iterating.

I'm quick to pick up new tools, comfortable with complexity, and always curious about how systems work under the hood.

JavaScript

Database Architecture

SQL

Data Modeling

UI5/OpenUI5

Low Code Development

Toolset

I’ve built a flexible toolset by staying curious and diving into whatever each project demands.

I'm a fast learner who never shies away from new tools or technologies—from designing in Figma, prototyping in Framer, or working hands-on with code and data.

I’ve built a flexible toolset by staying curious and diving into whatever each project demands.

I'm a fast learner who never shies away from new tools or technologies—from designing in Figma, prototyping in Framer, or working hands-on with code and data.