Maryam
Khalaj Amir Hossseini
UX/UI Designer
About Me
I’m a creative UX/UI and graphic designer with a background in computer science and over seven years of experience in sales and marketing. My passion lies in translating complex ideas into clear, intuitive, and emotionally engaging designs. I thrive in collaborative environments where strategy, design, and storytelling meet and where every project aims to create something with meaning and impact.
Recent work includes the design of a digital tool for Lancôme Duty-Free at Munich Airport, a website redesign for TaSport Taekwondo & Sports Academy, and UX/UI design for international digital platforms in Germany and Cyprus.
Experience
Unique Island Project based in Cyprus - UX/UI Designer (Volunteer, Remote)
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025
Collaborated with stakeholders in biweekly feedback sessions to refine the website design
Aligned closely with developers to ensure a smooth design handoff and implementation
Helped transition the business from offline to online by creating a clear, user-friendly real estate platform
Maintained strong team communication throughout the process to keep goals and expectations aligned
Soft Skills
Lancome Project based in Munich Airport - UX/UI Designer (Volunteer, Remote)
Developed a digital platform for Lancôme Duty-free to enhance the user experience and optimize personalized product recommendations
Held meetings with the retail store manager and marketing teams to understand needs and expectations
Conducted in-store observation to identify traveler pain points and interaction patterns
Presented design concepts to stakeholders and refined them through iteration
Translated insights into a user-centered interface that eased staff workload and improved the traveler experience during peak times
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
TaSport Taekwondo & Sports Academy Website - UI/UX Designer (Remote)
Redesign of the website with a focus on usability and an optimized user flow
Integrated the MATOOL platform for digital trial training registration
Executed a remote project to strengthen the academy’s digital presence
Designed a digital and print media catalog (Print & Digital Design)
Feb 2025 - in progress
Sportify project based in Germany - UX/UI Designer (Volunteer, Remote)
Feb 2024 - May 2024
Detail-oriented
Team-oriented / strong team collaboration
Systematic problem-solving
Empathetic design approach
Strong communication skills
Experienced in iterative design processes
Adaptable and flexible
Design Skills
UX: User research & usability insights, Prototyping, User Flow/ Task Flow, Wireframing and High-fidelity UI Designs, Ensured consistency within established design systems, Visual consistency & typography, Competitive Analysis
Tools: Figma, Figjam, Miro, Uizard, MS Office, AdobePhotoshop/ Illustrator
Education
BSc in Social and Information Science
Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
Apr 2006 - Mar 2010
Waseda University [Tokyo, Japan]
Jumonji Women University [Saitama, Japan]
Certifications
UI/UX Design Certification: UXLAND School based in the USA
Google UX design Professional Certification
Advanced UI Design Course Certification
Developed a user-friendly web and app solution for sport events, registration, online shop, and administration
Conducted user interviews and surveys to uncover core needs and pain points of sports enthusiasts
Balanced user insights with business goals to shape a clear, user-centered product direction
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary design team, navigating different mindsets to co-create stronger outcomes
Iterated designs based on feedback to improve usability and user flow
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