Boaz Balachsan, Designer in Berlin, Germany
Boaz Balachsan

Designer in Berlin, Germany

Member since October 11, 2022
With 10+ years of experience as a designer, team lead, consultant, and coach, Boaz supports teams and individuals by designing and facilitating processes that systematically discover and implement sustainable creative solutions that increase performance, growth, and impact. Driven by creativity, purpose, and collaboration, he enjoys seeing ideas, brands, products, and people grow and fulfill their potential. Boaz's superpower is simultaneously seeing the overview and details of each system.
Boaz is now available for hire

Portfolio

Digital Design

Employment

  • Design Lead

    2021 - 2022
    Aurora (Clearlight Europe GmbH)
    • Designed a fully functional eCommerce platform and an AR-enhanced shopping experience.
    • Designed a completely new brand identity for their daughter healthtech company, Aurora.
    • Researched and conceptualized an IoT-based digital product, connecting all the physical products into a mobile experience.
    • Compiled a brand book and created a design system for our teams, located in various locations globally, to be able to work together seamlessly.
    • Oversaw social media operations, supporting the head of marketing with planning and coordinating, and eventually becoming the main to-go person for any brand-related issues.
    Technologies: Figma, ARKit, Shopify, Webflow, Design Leadership, Teamwork, eCommerce, Brand Identity, Creative Direction, Mentorship, Remote Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Design Sprints, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Mentorship & Coaching, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Workshop Facilitation, Product Design, Illustration, Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite, Health IT, Augmented Reality (AR), Design, Brand Design, UI Design, UX Design, Workflow, Notion
  • Design Director and Strategist

    2019 - 2021
    Deutsche Bank
    • Managed a complete product and brand redesign project and a cross-functional in-house design hub.
    • Facilitated data-driven design sprints and workshops for brand development and strategy implementation, product alignment, and various optimization processes.
    • Shifted our product from a nearly unknown service to being number one within the competitor environment while expanding to five new European countries.
    • Worked closely with one of the biggest marketing agencies in Germany to create a delightful brand experience across all platforms.
    Technologies: Figma, Sketch, Webflow, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Design Leadership, Social Impact, Teamwork, eCommerce, WordPress, Brand Identity, Creative Direction, Mentorship, Remote Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Design Sprints, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Mentorship & Coaching, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Workshop Facilitation, Motion Design, Product Design, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Fintech, Design, Brand Design, UI Design, UX Design, Workflow, Notion

Education

  • Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching
    2021 - 2022
    Animas Centre for Coaching - London, UK
  • Diploma in Creative Facilitation
    2019 - 2020
    Alice-Salomon-Fachhochschule für Sozialarbeit und Sozialpädagogik Berlin - Berlin, Germany
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design, Illustration, and Motion
    2008 - 2012
    Bezalel Academy of Art and Design - Jerusalem, Israel
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Storytelling and Creative Writing
    2010 - 2011
    Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU) - Prague, Czech Republic
  • Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology and Psychology
    2005 - 2007
    Open University of Israel - Haifa, Israel

Certifications

  • Product Design and Strategy Mentor
    AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT
    ADPList
  • Mental First Aid for Managers
    AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT
    Mindurance
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    JANUARY 2021 - PRESENT
    Alison
  • Non-violent Communications Course (NVC)
    MAY 2020 - PRESENT
    The School of Conflict
  • Design Sprint
    NOVEMBER 2019 - PRESENT
    AJ&Smart
  • UI Design Program
    JULY 2018 - PRESENT
    Career Foundry
  • UX Design
    MAY 2017 - PRESENT
    Springboard

Experience

Tools

Location

Berlin, Germany

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