I’m Orsolya Sarkadi-Kruk.
A UX researcher and UX/UI designer
CV
Summary
Some years ago, after long period of freelancing, I felt that I would like to work again on bigger projects with colleagues as a part of a good team. Looking back at my earlier work in television, graphic design, and running a small business, I started to see a common pattern: I had always been working with people, solving problems, and communicating through visuals. When I worked as a graphic designer, I enjoyed creating beautiful things, but I often felt that something was missing—the reasoning behind the aesthetics, the understanding of what actually makes a product useful. UX gave me that missing piece.
With my experience, I bring a steady, practical approach to work. I’m reliable, focused, and I care about solving real problems that users are running into. Over the past years, I’ve been learning UX in a hands-on way—through courses, bootcamps, and real projects—covering research, strategy, design, prototyping, and even behavioral psychology.
Now I’m looking to join a team where I can continue developing my skills, contribute in a meaningful way, and help create products that work for people.
Skills
Soft skills:
Collaboration & Communication (Working with cross-functional teams)
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Time Management & Multitasking
Storytelling & Presentation Skills
Empathy & User Advocacy
Agile & Lean UX Methodologies
Business & Product Thinking
Technical skills:
User Research & Usability Testing
Wireframing & Prototyping
Visual Design (Color Theory, Typography, Layout)
Information Architecture
Interaction Design
Responsive & Mobile-First Design
Accessibility (A11Y) & Inclusive Design (WCAG Guidelines)
Basic Frontend Knowledge (HTML)
UX Writing & Content Strategy
AI & Data-Driven UX Design
Work Experience
2025 feb.
UX Researcher / KCM Tech
I working on rieker-eshop.hu
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I make competitor analysis, surveys, interviews, wireframes and prototypes.
2024 sept. - 2024 dec.
UX Researcher / UX Designer / Blue Digital Studio
I had the opportunity to work on many projects such as:
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OTP Travel
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Budapest Park
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Interticket / Jegy.hu
In these projects, I completed the following tasks: desk research, competitor analysis, customer journey mapping, heuristic analysis, user interviews, usability tests, wireframing and I made prototypes.
2024 mar.-2024 aug.
Junior UX Designer / ITG Commerce
I worked on different eCommerce UX projects as a researcher.I made competitor analysis, heuristic analysis, help with presentations, used google analytics and made user/ customer journeys.
2017-2024 dec.
Property Manager
/ Apartment Seeblick / Apartment Schönblick
Arrange bookings, contact and keep in touch with the guests, interior design, webdesign, broschures etc.
2012-2021
Graphic Designer / Netformance.at
I managed the design process for a variety of projects at our family business including website design, logo development, corporate identity creation, and menu design.
Ensured brand consistency across all materials while meeting project deadlines and client expectations.
2000 - 2012
Television Editor / Freelancer
Over a decade in Hungarian television editing allowed me to master various formats. Starting with news editing, then I worked on morning shows and youth programs. Later I directed and edited short series and worked as copywriter and programme editor for a daily cultural show broadened my storytelling abilities across different mediums. This diverse experience equipped me with a strong understanding of audience engagement and the power of visuals in crafting compelling narratives. During my tasks, I ensured brand consistency across all materials while I had to meet project deadlines and client expectations.
Education
2025
Memorisely
Design System Bootcamp
2025
Irrational Labs
Behavioral Design Bootcamp
2025
Designlab
Advance Accessibility Course
2024
Designlab
Data-Driven Design Course
2023 -2024
XLabs
UX and UX Project Bootcamps
2024
Memorisely
UX Research Bootcamp
2022
Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt GmbH
Kunst verstehen / Understanding art
2014
OfG / Online-Schule für Gestaltung
Grafikdesign
2012
die Graphische
Grafik und Kommunikationsdesign
2007
Dharmasiswa scholarship
I spent one year in Indonesia / Bali with a non-degree scholarship program
2004 -2010
József Attila University of Szeged
Master of Arts - MA / Communication and Media Studies
Interests
I find joy in art, films, books, and nature! My family and I love discovering Austria’s beauty, especially around our home in Carinthia. I also enjoy traveling and having fun through water sports, hiking and biking.