My story

My Journey as a Product Designer

My path into product design began in 2015 with a Dual Vocational Training Program as a Digital & Print Media Designer, where I worked in a full-service web agency and learned to design and code in HTML and CSS. This early combination of visual design and hands-on technical skills shaped how I still approach product design today: with a deep understanding of both user experience and implementation.

In my next role at publicplan, I continued creating digital products while increasingly transitioning toward UX. I worked on websites and web applications for public services and German government institutions—projects that required clarity, inclusivity, and high standards of usability. This experience solidified my decision to focus fully on UX Design.

I then joined StepStone, one of Germany’s leading job platforms. Over nearly four years, I grew as a UX Designer while taking ownership of two B2C engagement-focused products: the Salary Planner and the CV Generator. I also contributed to a company-wide rebranding initiative and later supported the B2B area. My time at StepStone taught me how to navigate complex ecosystems and drive user-centered solutions at scale.

After that, I moved to Seven.One Entertainment Group, working on Joyn, a major streaming platform in the DACH region. I collaborated on horizontal, teamwide initiatives and was deeply involved with the Android App and Android TV teams. One of my key contributions was helping initiate and establish the design system, including building platform-specific Figma libraries. Accessibility also became an important focus for me, especially with the European Accessibility Act approaching. I led workshops, supported company-wide efforts, and created guidelines to help teams build more inclusive products.

Most recently, I joined XING, where I work as the responsible designer for the Job Journey and Application Journey, essential parts of the platform. I quickly integrated into the team and was already able to deliver value from day one in a highly cross-functional setup.

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"Her empathetic approach to design, advocating for user needs, ensuring accessibility, and never compromising on quality, was deeply inspiring. I learned so much from observing her communication style: respectfully raising concerns, actively listening, and fostering collaboration with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders."

Mariam Raashed

Junior Product Designer AT
Seven.one Entertainment Group

"Tania is a highly empathetic and compassionate individual who always puts the user first. Her dedication to their needs makes her an invaluable team player, a great mentor, and a powerful advocate for accessibility features. She has a deep understanding of complex processes, including dual-track development and design thinking, and she is always willing to share her expertise."

Florian Podzus

Senior Product Designer
AT Seven.One Entertainment Group

"Her collaborative spirit and ability to seamlessly integrate with diverse teams make her an invaluable asset in any project.She approaches every task with a learner's mindset, constantly seeking out new insights and techniques to enhance her skills and contribute meaningfully to the team's success.In addition to her strong conceptual skills, her proficiency in prototyping allows her to bring concepts to life rapidly, facilitating effective communication and iteration throughout the design process."

Monica Vecchiato

Lead Product Designer
At StepStone

"One of Tania's greatest qualities is her commitment to user advocacy - she will voice concerns when decisions are made that don't align with user-centric principles, she's proficient in conducting great workshops/ideation sessions to solve user problems and employs UX patterns that prioritize usability and accessibility."

Van Vo

UX Researcher
At StepStone

Ciao, I'm Tania & I am a Senior Product Designer