CURRICULUM VITAE

About

8+ years of designing software that simplifies complex systems into clear, usable tools people trust. I work hands-on from early discovery through delivery and beyond, collaborating closely with leadership, product, and engineering to turn ambiguity into action.

I love what I do, and I’m good at it.

Selected experience

Founding Product Designer

Montgo Labs S.L.

08.2025 - Present

Defining the creative and product design direction for my design studio specializing in SaaS and AI-driven products.

Building scalable design systems, workflows, and brand foundations to support client and in-house projects.

Leading concept development, prototyping, and UX strategy across multidisciplinary ventures.

Founding Product Designer

Montgo Labs S.L.

08.2025 - Present

Defining the creative and product design direction for my design studio specializing in SaaS and AI-driven products.

Building scalable design systems, workflows, and brand foundations to support client and in-house projects.

Leading concept development, prototyping, and UX strategy across multidisciplinary ventures.

Lead Product Designer

SocialHub (Maloon GmbH)

2023 - 2025

Led full redesign of a B2B social media management platform used by thousands daily, increasing user retention by 25% in 6 months.

Implemented a scalable, component-based design system that reduced development time by 13% and improved cross-team velocity.

Introduced accessibility and WCAG compliance as design standards, boosting usability scores and contributing to OMR Top Tool and Usability Excellence awards.

Lead Product Designer

SocialHub (Maloon GmbH)

2023 - 2025

Led full redesign of a B2B social media management platform used by thousands daily, increasing user retention by 25% in 6 months.

Implemented a scalable, component-based design system that reduced development time by 13% and improved cross-team velocity.

Introduced accessibility and WCAG compliance as design standards, boosting usability scores and contributing to OMR Top Tool and Usability Excellence awards.

Senior UI/UX Designer

Teachino GmbH

2022 - 2023

Shipped an AI-powered SaaS MVP in 3 months, balancing speed with solid product foundations for future scalability.

Conducted research and testing with 40+ educators, shaping feature priorities and improving task efficiency by 20%.

Built and documented a design library that accelerated new feature rollouts by 2× and reduced design debt.

Senior UI/UX Designer

Teachino GmbH

2022 - 2023

Shipped an AI-powered SaaS MVP in 3 months, balancing speed with solid product foundations for future scalability.

Conducted research and testing with 40+ educators, shaping feature priorities and improving task efficiency by 20%.

Built and documented a design library that accelerated new feature rollouts by 2× and reduced design debt.

Mentor & Curriculum Writer

CareerFoundry GmbH

2019 – 2022

Mentored 300+ aspiring designers worldwide, helping 90% of mentees build portfolios that led to full-time design roles.

Authored and restructured UX curriculum modules adopted by 3,000+ learners annually, improving course satisfaction scores by 18%.

Designed project frameworks and exercises aligned with SaaS product challenges, preparing students for real-world product design roles.

Mentor & Curriculum Writer

CareerFoundry GmbH

2019 – 2022

Mentored 300+ aspiring designers worldwide, helping 90% of mentees build portfolios that led to full-time design roles.

Authored and restructured UX curriculum modules adopted by 3,000+ learners annually, improving course satisfaction scores by 18%.

Designed project frameworks and exercises aligned with SaaS product challenges, preparing students for real-world product design roles.

Senior UX/UI Consultant

Equalista GmbH

2018 - 2019

Designed inclusive learning tools for a SaaS-based equality education platform used across corporate training programs.

Developed a cohesive design system ensuring accessibility, visual consistency, and scalable product evolution.

Collaborated cross-functionally to create unbiased design assets that improved content clarity and engagement by 25%.

Senior UX/UI Consultant

Equalista GmbH

2018 - 2019

Designed inclusive learning tools for a SaaS-based equality education platform used across corporate training programs.

Developed a cohesive design system ensuring accessibility, visual consistency, and scalable product evolution.

Collaborated cross-functionally to create unbiased design assets that improved content clarity and engagement by 25%.

UX / UI Designer

Cornelsen Verlag GmbH

2017 - 2020

Designed inclusive learning tools for a SaaS-based equality education platform used across corporate training programs.

Developed a cohesive design system ensuring accessibility, visual consistency, and scalable product evolution.

Collaborated cross-functionally to create unbiased design assets that improved content clarity and engagement by 25%.

UX / UI Designer

Cornelsen Verlag GmbH

2017 - 2020

Designed inclusive learning tools for a SaaS-based equality education platform used across corporate training programs.

Developed a cohesive design system ensuring accessibility, visual consistency, and scalable product evolution.

Collaborated cross-functionally to create unbiased design assets that improved content clarity and engagement by 25%.

Founding Designer

Fiction Taps

2016 - 2019

Designed an iOS app from concept to launch, focusing on intuitive UX and long-term user engagement.

Completed interface design, usability testing, and visual direction for a narrative-driven mobile product.

Applied early lean UX methods and iterative prototyping to validate concepts and improve retention.

Founding Designer

Fiction Taps

2016 - 2019

Designed an iOS app from concept to launch, focusing on intuitive UX and long-term user engagement.

Completed interface design, usability testing, and visual direction for a narrative-driven mobile product.

Applied early lean UX methods and iterative prototyping to validate concepts and improve retention.

Education

UX Design

CareerFoundry

2017

BSc. in Psychology

Loyola University Chicago

2006-2009

Languages

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English

Native

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English

Native

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Spanish

Native

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Spanish

Native

🇩🇪

German

Fluent

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German

Fluent

Recommendations

Elena Benvenuti

Product Designer

SocialHub

July 2025

“Her work is consistently rooted in a deep understanding of user needs, backed by thorough research and thoughtful analysis… She made space for others, shared her knowledge generously, and led with quiet confidence.”

Ross Curry

Fullstack Developer

SocialHub

June 2025

“She consistently delivered thoughtful, high-quality, and incredibly detailed design solutions… Shereen’s ability to balance significant contributions across multiple teams was truly impressive.”

Ewen Gur

UX Designer & Visual Artist

January 2020

“Shereen was really able to understand me, helped me improve my pain points, and motivated me in the right direction — always with kindness and patience. She’s an open-minded and adaptable professional who delivers top-notch work.”