Team Portfolio

UX/UI Designer

A user-centered designer with 4+ years crafting digital experiences for web and mobile. Combines aesthetic sensibility with data-driven decision making.

Believes great design is invisible—it just works. Expert in design systems, prototyping, and bridging the gap between design and development teams.

James van der Berg

UX/UI Designer, Linkage Software Solutions

Skills

Tech Stack

Design Tools

Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Framer
Principle
InVision

UX Research

User Interviews
Usability Testing
A/B Testing
Heatmaps & Analytics
Persona Development
Journey Mapping

Frontend Knowledge

HTML / CSS
Tailwind CSS
Basic React
Design Tokens
Responsive Design
Accessibility

Process & Collaboration

Design Systems
Component Libraries
Agile / Scrum
Cross-functional Teams
Design Sprints
Stakeholder Presentations

Background

Experience

Linkage Software Solutions — UX/UI Designer

Cape Town

Mar 2024 – Present

Designed user interfaces for enterprise software and client web applications.
Created and maintained comprehensive design system with 100+ components.
Conducted user research to inform product decisions and improve UX.
Collaborated closely with developers to ensure design fidelity.

Digital Agency XYZ — Junior Designer

Cape Town

Aug 2021 – Feb 2024

Designed websites and mobile apps for diverse client portfolio.
Produced wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
Participated in client workshops and presented design concepts.
Won agency's 'Design Excellence' award in 2023.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Stellenbosch

Jan 2020 – Jul 2021

Created brand identities, marketing materials, and web designs.
Built portfolio of 20+ successful client projects.
Developed skills in client communication and project management.

Academic

Education

Stellenbosch University — BA Graphic Design (2019). Graduated with distinction. Minor in Digital Media.