Anna Maria Szumiec

Designer & Software Developer

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About

Highly skilled Front-End Developer and UI/UX Designer with a strong background in creating responsive, intuitive, and visually engaging web and mobile interfaces. Leverages expertise in modern frameworks like React and Vue.js, alongside comprehensive UI/UX principles including accessibility and user research, to deliver seamless digital experiences that blend design and functionality for optimal user engagement and business impact.

Work Experience

Front-End Developer & UX/UI Designer

EasyRadiology

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Led the comprehensive design and development of new features for web and mobile applications, ensuring responsive design and seamless user interactions.

  • Designed and developed new features, adapting existing designs for web and mobile applications to enhance user experience.
  • Executed front-end development initiatives, ensuring responsive design across diverse devices using Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Transformed complex wireframes and prototypes into high-fidelity, functional code, significantly improving user interaction flows and interface usability.
  • Utilized Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Junior Front-End Developer

TKD

May 2024 - Jun 2024

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Developed and maintained user interfaces for web applications, focusing on responsive design and performance optimization.

  • Developed and maintained robust user interfaces for web applications, utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React to ensure high functionality.
  • Contributed to the implementation of responsive design strategies, optimizing user interfaces for seamless display across mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Optimized web performance and refined code, enhancing overall user experience and application efficiency.
  • Leveraged React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS to build and improve front-end components.

Designer

Q2web

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Improved existing interface designs and conducted extensive user research to enhance usability and define key user goals.

  • Reviewed and significantly improved existing interface designs, leading to enhanced usability and a more intuitive user experience.
  • Executed comprehensive user research initiatives to accurately identify user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
  • Defined the core purpose and target user base for various interfaces, aligning design strategies with business objectives.
  • Established clear, measurable user goals for interface interactions, guiding design decisions and feature prioritization.
  • Evaluated and optimized screen layouts, ensuring effective user guidance and streamlined navigation paths.

Designer

United Nations University

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Provided design expertise for the United Nations University, contributing to visual communication and project initiatives.

  • Contributed to various design projects, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal across diverse communication materials.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging visual designs.
  • Managed design assets and maintained digital files, supporting the overall creative workflow.
  • Assisted in the development of visual communication strategies for global initiatives and campaigns.

Education

Full-Stack Development

CareerFoundry

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

Berlin, Berlin, DE

UI Design

CareerFoundry

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Berlin, Berlin, DE

Graphic and Media Design

University of the Arts London / London College of Communication

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

London, England, GB

Languages

Polish , English , German

Skills

Design & UX/UI

  • UI/UX Design
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Responsive Design
  • Visual Design
  • Branding
  • User Research
  • User Testing
  • Interaction Design
  • Accessibility

Front-End Development

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SCSS
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Vue.js
  • Nuxt.js
  • Tailwind CSS

Back-End Development

  • Node.js
  • ExpressJS
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB

Interests

Sports

  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Jogging
  • Mountain Biking (MTB)

Art

  • Drawing
  • Painting

Technology

  • Development Trends
  • Design Trends

Culinary Arts

  • Experimenting with Recipes
  • Cooking Techniques