About me

I’m a visual and product designer with a background in marketing and brand. I began my career creating fast-moving campaigns and content, but over time I felt drawn to work that created deeper and more lasting impact. That shift led me to product design, where thoughtful problem-solving and empathy shape experiences people genuinely rely on.


Since transitioning into product design and relocating to London, I’ve worked across industries including productivity, finance, insurance, AI, and music. I’m comfortable navigating complexity and designing across the full product lifecycle, from user adoption and subscriptions to churn reduction and AI-powered support, always balancing business goals with real human needs.


Visual design remains at the core of my practice. I enjoy translating complex experiences into clear and expressive interfaces that give users immediate clarity and confidence, while strengthening the connection between brand and product.


I sit comfortably between product, UX, and brand. I think strategically, collaborate closely with users, and deliver high-quality visual outcomes. I also use AI intentionally as a thinking partner and accelerator, allowing me to focus on meaningful experiences and thoughtful design decisions.

Experience

2025 — 2026

Lead Product Designer, AI

Lead Product Designer, AI

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2023 — 2025

Product Designer, Music Services

Product Designer, Music Services

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2021 — 2023

Visual & Product Designer

Visual & Product Designer

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2019 — 2021

Visual Designer

Visual Designer

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Experience

Values

Values

Design with purpose

I prioritise problems worth solving, focus on outcomes over deliverables, and measure success by real user value.

Clarity through visual craft

I use visual hierarchy, tone, and brand language to translate pain points into intuitive, expressive, and cohesive experiences.

Technology with intention

I leverage AI for ideation, validation, research synthesis, automation, and visual exploration while keeping human insight and design quality at the core.

Empathy as a system

I interview users deeply, design with clarity and calm, and reduce cognitive load to make complex experiences feel simple and human.

Versatility over silos

I move fluidly between research, strategy, execution, and brand activation—especially in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Design with purpose

I prioritise problems worth solving, focus on outcomes over deliverables, and measure success by real user value.

Empathy as a system

I interview users deeply, design with clarity and calm, and reduce cognitive load to make complex experiences feel simple and human.

Clarity through visual craft

I use visual hierarchy, tone, and brand language to translate pain points into intuitive, expressive, and cohesive experiences.

Versatility over silos

I move fluidly between research, strategy, execution, and brand activation—especially in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Technology with intention

I leverage AI for ideation, validation, research synthesis, automation, and visual exploration while keeping human insight and design quality at the core.

Design with purpose

I prioritise problems worth solving, focus on outcomes over deliverables, and measure success by real user value.

Design with purpose

I prioritise problems worth solving, focus on outcomes over deliverables, and measure success by real user value.

Empathy as a system

I interview users deeply, design with clarity and calm, and reduce cognitive load to make complex experiences feel simple and human.

Empathy as a system

I interview users deeply, design with clarity and calm, and reduce cognitive load to make complex experiences feel simple and human.

Clarity through visual craft

I use visual hierarchy, tone, and brand language to translate pain points into intuitive, expressive, and cohesive experiences.

Clarity through visual craft

I use visual hierarchy, tone, and brand language to translate pain points into intuitive, expressive, and cohesive experiences.

Versatility over silos

I move fluidly between research, strategy, execution, and brand activation—especially in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Versatility over silos

I move fluidly between research, strategy, execution, and brand activation—especially in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Technology with intention

I leverage AI for ideation, validation, research synthesis, automation, and visual exploration while keeping human insight and design quality at the core.

Technology with intention

I leverage AI for ideation, validation, research synthesis, automation, and visual exploration while keeping human insight and design quality at the core.

FAQ's

What type of designer are you?

What type of designer are you?

What type of designer are you?

How are you different from a typical product or UX designer?

How are you different from a typical product or UX designer?

How are you different from a typical product or UX designer?

Do you work on branding and marketing as well as product design?

Do you work on branding and marketing as well as product design?

Do you work on branding and marketing as well as product design?

What kinds of products do you usually work on?

What kinds of products do you usually work on?

What kinds of products do you usually work on?

Are you more UX-focused or visual-focused?

Are you more UX-focused or visual-focused?

Are you more UX-focused or visual-focused?

Do you work end-to-end or within existing teams?

Do you work end-to-end or within existing teams?

Do you work end-to-end or within existing teams?

Are you available for freelance, contract, or full-time work?

Are you available for freelance, contract, or full-time work?

Are you available for freelance, contract, or full-time work?

Valeria Zschaeck © 2026

Lisbon, Portugal

  • hello@valeriazschaeck.com

Lisbon, Portugal

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