A summary of my professional journey, key roles, and experiences across UX, Design Systems, DesignOps, Experience Architecture, and digital transformation.
With more than 15 years of experience across design, digital experiences, and consulting, I have worked across industries including financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and consumer goods.
My career has evolved from UX and interaction design into DesignOps, Design Systems, Experience Architecture, and organizational transformation. Today, I focus on helping organizations create scalable experience ecosystems through governance, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience
Associate Director, UX Consulting
Cognizant Netcentric | since 2019
Leading initiatives related to Experience Architecture, DesignOps, Design Systems, governance, and organizational transformation for global enterprise clients.
Focus areas:
Experience Architecture
Design System Governance
DesignOps
AI & Future Experience Models
Enterprise Transformation
Accessibility
Industries
Experience delivering digital products and transformation initiatives across:
Financial Services
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Telecommunications
Consumer Goods
Public Sector
Publications & Thought Leadership
Selected articles and perspectives on:
Experience Architecture
Design Systems
AI and Digital Experience
DesignOps
Governance

Professional experience
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Principal UX Consultant (Associate Director)
Cognizant Netcentric | Frankfurt
10.2025–today
Supporting global enterprise organizations in financial services, healthcare, and other highly regulated industries.
Shaping scalable design systems and workflows through DesignOps, governance, and tokenization. Building bridges between design, technology, and strategy to enable efficient collaboration. 

Senior UX Consultant (Senior Manager)
Cognizant Netcentric | Frankfurt
10.2022–09.2025
Contributing to large-scale digital transformation initiatives, with a growing focus on design systems, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
Product & Visual Design, UX, Design Team Lead, Consulting, Expert for DesignOps and Design System​​​

Senior UX Consultant (Manager) 
Cognizant Netcentric | Frankfurt
06.2020–09.2022
Leading UX and product design initiatives across enterprise environments, helping teams deliver consistent and scalable digital experiences.

UX Consultant (Senior Associate)
Netcentric, A Cognizant Digital Business | Frankfurt
12.2019–05.2020
Creating digital products and user experiences across multiple industries, combining research, interaction design, and business objectives.

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Creative Director
Sislak Design Werbeagentur | Gelnhausen
09.2017–10.2019
Leading creative projects across branding, corporate communications, digital campaigns, and customer-facing experiences.
Focus: 
Brand strategy & identity
Corporate communications
Cross-channel campaign development
Digital experiences & websites
Client consulting

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Art Director 
site-works AG | Frankfurt
03.2013–08.2017
Responsible for the conception and delivery of communication and marketing assets across digital and traditional channels.

Focus areas:
Corporate communications
Web design & development
Campaign concepts
Print & editorial design
Visual storytelling

Junior Art Direktor 
site-works AG | Frankfurt
09.2011–03.2013
Supporting the design and execution of communication concepts across digital and print media while developing a strong foundation in visual communication and client collaboration.

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03.2011–06.2011
Freelancer bei Kraft&Adel | Wiesbaden
10.2010–02.2011
Praktikum bei Kraft&Adel | Wiesbaden 
03.2010–09.2010
Praktikum bei Lekkerwerken | Wiesbaden
02.2009–03.2009
Trainee bei kom – Agentur für Kommunikation und Marketing GmbH | Stuttgart
08.2008–09.2008
Praktikum bei kom – Agentur für Kommunikation und Marketing GmbH | Stuttgart

2004–2007
Nebenjob bei Sport-Saller in der Kreativabteilung | Weikersheim
02.2003
Schulpraktium bei kom – Agentur für Kommunikation und Marketing GmbH | Stuttgart
Education
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03.2007–09.2011
B.A. Communication Design, RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
1996–2006
Gymnasium Weikersheim | Abschluss: Abitur
Certifications & Awards
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Ausbilderschein
Prüfung nach der Ausbilder-Eignungsverordnung (IHK)

2014
Annual Multimedia Award, Silber
2013
Annual Miltimedia Award, Silber
2012
Jahrbuch der Werbung
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