Erik Börjesson

Senior Digital Designer

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About

Highly accomplished Senior Digital Designer with a proven track record of crafting creative digital experiences that seamlessly integrate user needs, system capabilities, and business objectives. Expert in leading end-to-end design processes, driving product innovation, and fostering collaborative environments to deliver high-impact solutions. Eager to leverage extensive experience in UX/UI, product strategy, and design leadership to contribute to forward-thinking organizations.

Work Experience

Senior Digital Designer

Monks

Jan 2021 - May 2024

Leads the design of complex digital experiences, integrating user needs, system capabilities, and business objectives to deliver high-impact solutions for diverse clients.

  • Spearheaded end-to-end design processes for key digital products, consistently delivering solutions that enhanced user engagement and achieved client objectives.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to align design solutions with strategic business goals, improving project delivery efficiency and impact.
  • Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering skill development within the team, contributing to a cohesive and high-performing design culture.
  • Implemented and optimized design system components, streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency across multiple projects, which improved design output quality and speed.

Product Designer

Unc Inc

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

Designed and optimized digital products, translating user research and business requirements into intuitive and effective user experiences.

  • Conducted comprehensive user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights, informing data-driven design iterations that improved user satisfaction and product adoption.
  • Drove the design and successful launch of new product features, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless implementation and high-quality delivery.
  • Developed interactive prototypes and detailed wireframes to visualize and validate design solutions, accelerating stakeholder alignment and reducing development cycles.
  • Contributed significantly to the evolution and maintenance of the product's design system, enhancing consistency and efficiency across the product portfolio.

Digital Designer

Fonk

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

Executed digital design projects, creating compelling visual interfaces and user experiences for various client solutions.

  • Designed engaging user interfaces and visual assets for web and mobile applications, consistently enhancing brand consistency and user appeal for multiple clients.
  • Supported diverse client projects from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring all designs met stringent project specifications and exceeded client expectations.
  • Participated actively in agile development cycles, delivering iterative design solutions based on feedback, which contributed to timely project completion.
  • Collaborated effectively with developers and project managers to ensure design feasibility and fidelity, optimizing workflows and improving overall project efficiency.

Education

Facilitation & Process Design

Hyper Island

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Interactive Art Direction

Hyper Island

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

International Media & Communication

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

Advertising, Visual Communication and Design

City University of Hong Kong

Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Courses

  • Advertising
  • Visual Communication
  • Design

Volunteer

Design Mentor

Media.Monks

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Volunteered as a Design Mentor, providing guidance and support to a newly formed team of 20 designers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  • Mentored a team of 20 newly formed designers over a 4-month period, significantly accelerating their professional development and skill acquisition.
  • Contributed to the successful integration and collaboration of the new design team, fostering a supportive and productive environment.
  • Shared best practices, industry insights, and design methodologies, empowering designers to enhance their design processes and output quality.

Skills

Design

  • Digital Design
  • Product Design
  • UX/UI Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Visual Design
  • Design Systems
  • Prototyping
  • Wireframing
  • User Flows
  • Information Architecture
  • Responsive Design

User Experience

  • User Research
  • Usability Testing
  • A/B Testing
  • User-Centered Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Customer Journey Mapping

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Project Coordination

Strategy & Innovation

  • Product Strategy
  • Digital Strategy
  • Business Acumen
  • Problem Solving
  • Innovation
  • Process Optimization

Communication & Media

  • Visual Communication
  • Advertising
  • Media Strategy
  • Presentation Skills
  • Content Strategy