Lea Schumacher,
Graphics Designer
About
a german graphic designer from cologne, with over 3 years of work experience.
”I love keeping up to date with design trends and marketing tools, and have always enjoyed working in this area.”
lea@schumis.org
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Experience
Dual Student & Working Student
necom Werbeagentur GmbH ↗
Sep 2020 - Apr 2022 - 2 yr 3 mos
Remote & Cologne, Germany
- Supported design team as part of the creative team
- Took on client tasks on my own.
- Tasks ranging from print to social media, websites and participation in the creation an holding of pitches and business cases.
- Took over content maintenance.
UX/UI Designer
Blicksolutions GmbH ↗
May 2021 - Oct 2023 - 2 yrs 6 mos
Remote & Frankfurt, Germany
- Spearheaded comprehensive UX/UI design initiatives for Shopify e-commerce platforms, optimizing user experience and clarity across diverse page types including product and collection displays.
- Pioneered the development of bespoke icons and logos utilizing Adobe Illustrator for both internal branding and external client projects, ensuring cohesive visual identity.
- Engineered dynamic animations with Adobe Animate, enhancing digital content and user engagement for various applications.
- Independently managed and executed client assignments, demonstrating strong autonomy and project ownership within a fast-paced agency environment.
- Structured and streamlined information architecture as a UX/UI designer, ensuring intuitive navigation and clear visual presentation for end-users.
- Clients include: livefresh, inkster, maison baum and more
Graphic Designer
- Directed comprehensive Instagram strategy, encompassing content design, compelling copywriting, and end-to-end account management to enhance brand presence and engagement.
Head of Design
clyr AI
Feb 2025 - May 2025 - 4 mos
Remote & Heilbronn, Germany
- Pioneered the end-to-end visual identity and brand strategy for a nascent startup, leading the conceptualization and execution of all aesthetic elements from foundational logo design to comprehensive graphic assets.
- Drove the strategic development and comprehensive design of all visual communications, including high-impact presentations, ensuring brand consistency and effective messaging across all platforms.
- Spearheaded the UX/UI design and implementation of an innovative AI agent platform, meticulously structuring information architecture to deliver intuitive and user-centric digital experiences.
- Exercised creative leadership in defining the startup's aesthetic language, translating core concepts into tangible, visually compelling designs that spanned diverse applications from core branding to advanced digital interfaces.
Skills
UI Design
- Understanding principles of graphic design (e.g., color theory, typography, layout, hierarchy).
- Creating visually appealing and consistent interfaces.
- Applying brand guidelines to UI design.
- Creating brand guidelines.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing design challenges and evaluating solutions.
- Maintaining design systems and style guides.
Project Management
- Breaking down projects into smaller, manageable tasks.
- Creating schedules and timelines (using clickup).
- Prioritizing tasks.
- Motivating team members.
- Facilitating teamwork and cooperation.
Graphics Design
- Software Proficiency: Expertise in industry-standard design software is fundamental.
- Developing visual identities for brands, including logos, style guides, and brand guidelines that reflect a company's values and message.
- Creating a clear visual order to information, directing the viewer's attention to the important elements first.
UX Design
- Creating user personas.
- Organizing and structuring content effectively.
- Creating low-fidelity wireframes to visualize layouts.
- Developing interactive prototypes to simulate user interaction.
- Using tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
- Identifying user problems and designing effective solutions.
Skill Ratings
Out of 10
Figma
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
HTML
CSS
Webflow
Shopify
Figma Sites
Keynote
N8N
Education
IU - International University ↗
Bachelor of Arts in Media Design
Focus: UX/UI Design
Webshop Designs (with links)
Logo Designs
Top ↑
Lea Schumacher,
Graphics Designer
About
a german graphic designer from cologne, with over 3 years of work experience.
”I love keeping up to date with design trends and marketing tools, and have always enjoyed working in this area.”
lea@schumis.org
↗
↗
Experience
Dual Student & Working Student
necom Werbeagentur GmbH ↗
Sep 2020 - Apr 2022 - 2 yr 3 mos
Remote & Cologne, Germany
- Supported design team as part of the creative team
- Took on client tasks on my own.
- Tasks ranging from print to social media, websites and participation in the creation an holding of pitches and business cases.
- Took over content maintenance.
UX/UI Designer
Blicksolutions GmbH ↗
May 2021 - Oct 2023 - 2 yrs 6 mos
Remote & Frankfurt, Germany
- Spearheaded comprehensive UX/UI design initiatives for Shopify e-commerce platforms, optimizing user experience and clarity across diverse page types including product and collection displays.
- Pioneered the development of bespoke icons and logos utilizing Adobe Illustrator for both internal branding and external client projects, ensuring cohesive visual identity.
- Engineered dynamic animations with Adobe Animate, enhancing digital content and user engagement for various applications.
- Independently managed and executed client assignments, demonstrating strong autonomy and project ownership within a fast-paced agency environment.
- Structured and streamlined information architecture as a UX/UI designer, ensuring intuitive navigation and clear visual presentation for end-users.
- Clients include: livefresh, inkster, maison baum and more
Graphic Designer
- Directed comprehensive Instagram strategy, encompassing content design, compelling copywriting, and end-to-end account management to enhance brand presence and engagement.
Head of Design
clyr AI
Feb 2025 - May 2025 - 4 mos
Remote & Heilbronn, Germany
- Pioneered the end-to-end visual identity and brand strategy for a nascent startup, leading the conceptualization and execution of all aesthetic elements from foundational logo design to comprehensive graphic assets.
- Drove the strategic development and comprehensive design of all visual communications, including high-impact presentations, ensuring brand consistency and effective messaging across all platforms.
- Spearheaded the UX/UI design and implementation of an innovative AI agent platform, meticulously structuring information architecture to deliver intuitive and user-centric digital experiences.
- Exercised creative leadership in defining the startup's aesthetic language, translating core concepts into tangible, visually compelling designs that spanned diverse applications from core branding to advanced digital interfaces.
Skills
UI Design
- Understanding principles of graphic design (e.g., color theory, typography, layout, hierarchy).
- Creating visually appealing and consistent interfaces.
- Applying brand guidelines to UI design.
- Creating brand guidelines.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing design challenges and evaluating solutions.
- Maintaining design systems and style guides.
Project Management
- Breaking down projects into smaller, manageable tasks.
- Creating schedules and timelines (using clickup).
- Prioritizing tasks.
- Motivating team members.
- Facilitating teamwork and cooperation.
Graphics Design
- Software Proficiency: Expertise in industry-standard design software is fundamental.
- Developing visual identities for brands, including logos, style guides, and brand guidelines that reflect a company's values and message.
- Creating a clear visual order to information, directing the viewer's attention to the important elements first.
UX Design
- Creating user personas.
- Organizing and structuring content effectively.
- Creating low-fidelity wireframes to visualize layouts.
- Developing interactive prototypes to simulate user interaction.
- Using tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
- Identifying user problems and designing effective solutions.
Skill Ratings
Out of 10
Figma
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
HTML
CSS
Webflow
Shopify
Figma Sites
Keynote
N8N
Education
IU - International University ↗
Bachelor of Arts in Media Design
Focus: UX/UI Design
Webshop Designs (with links)
Logo Designs
Top ↑
Lea Schumacher,
Graphics Designer
About
a german graphic designer from cologne, with over 3 years of work experience.
”I love keeping up to date with design trends and marketing tools, and have always enjoyed working in this area.”
lea@schumis.org
↗
↗
Experience
Dual Student & Working Student
- Supported design team as part of the creative team
- Took on client tasks on my own.
- Tasks ranging from print to social media, websites and participation in the creation an holding of pitches and business cases.
- Took over content maintenance.
UX/UI Designer
- Spearheaded comprehensive UX/UI design initiatives for Shopify e-commerce platforms, optimizing user experience and clarity across diverse page types including product and collection displays.
- Pioneered the development of bespoke icons and logos utilizing Adobe Illustrator for both internal branding and external client projects, ensuring cohesive visual identity.
- Engineered dynamic animations with Adobe Animate, enhancing digital content and user engagement for various applications.
- Independently managed and executed client assignments, demonstrating strong autonomy and project ownership within a fast-paced agency environment.
- Structured and streamlined information architecture as a UX/UI designer, ensuring intuitive navigation and clear visual presentation for end-users.
- Clients include: livefresh, inkster, maison baum and more
Graphic Designer
- Directed comprehensive Instagram strategy, encompassing content design, compelling copywriting, and end-to-end account management to enhance brand presence and engagement.
Head of Design
clyr AI
Feb 2025 - May 2025 - 4 mos
Remote & Heilbronn, Germany
- Pioneered the end-to-end visual identity and brand strategy for a nascent startup, leading the conceptualization and execution of all aesthetic elements from foundational logo design to comprehensive graphic assets.
- Drove the strategic development and comprehensive design of all visual communications, including high-impact presentations, ensuring brand consistency and effective messaging across all platforms.
- Spearheaded the UX/UI design and implementation of an innovative AI agent platform, meticulously structuring information architecture to deliver intuitive and user-centric digital experiences.
- Exercised creative leadership in defining the startup's aesthetic language, translating core concepts into tangible, visually compelling designs that spanned diverse applications from core branding to advanced digital interfaces.
Skills
UX Design
- Creating user personas.
- Organizing and structuring content effectively.
- Creating low-fidelity wireframes to visualize layouts.
- Developing interactive prototypes to simulate user interaction.
- Using tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
- Identifying user problems and designing effective solutions.
Graphics Design
- Software Proficiency: Expertise in industry-standard design software is fundamental.
- Developing visual identities for brands, including logos, style guides, and brand guidelines that reflect a company's values and message.
- Creating a clear visual order to information, directing the viewer's attention to the important elements first.
UI Design
- Understanding principles of graphic design (e.g., color theory, typography, layout, hierarchy).
- Creating visually appealing and consistent interfaces.
- Applying brand guidelines to UI design.
- Creating brand guidelines.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing design challenges and evaluating solutions.
- Maintaining design systems and style guides.
Project Management
- Breaking down projects into smaller, manageable tasks.
- Creating schedules and timelines (using clickup).
- Prioritizing tasks.
- Motivating team members.
- Facilitating teamwork and cooperation.
Skill Ratings
Out of 10
Figma
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
HTML
CSS
Webflow
Shopify
Figma Sites
Keynote
N8N
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Media Design
Focus: UX/UI Design
Webshop Designs (with links)
Logo Designs
Top ↑