Let me tell you my story
I’m a UX/UI and product designer — and an aspiring product manager/product owner — based in Budapest, with a background in digital marketing and a love for solving real user problems through thoughtful design and strategy.
What’s carried me through multiple career shifts isn’t just curiosity — it’s a genuine drive to learn, grow, and build meaningful digital experiences. I’ve worked with startups and scaleups in fully remote environments, and I’m currently open to remote roles worldwide or relocating to Vienna for the right opportunity.
But let’s start at the beginning — how I got here, and where I’m headed next.
2014
Where does a language teacher with a love for digital solutions end up? My journey into eLearning
While studying at university, I realized I’m wired with a mix of creative and practical thinking. Drawn to the humanities from an early age, I loved learning languages — and felt a strong pull to share that knowledge. So, I became a language teacher.
Teaching allowed me to balance both sides of myself — organizing classes, designing engaging materials, and managing learning experiences. I truly enjoyed it. But right after graduation, I had my first child — the little Unicorn Princess — and that prompted me to rethink my long-term plans.
I quickly realized that staying home full-time would drive me a bit stir-crazy. So I continued teaching as a self-employed professional, working with international students in flexible online settings. Over time, my interest in digital tools and remote collaboration grew stronger, and my work began shifting naturally toward eLearning.
It was the perfect blend of what I loved: knowledge-sharing, creativity, autonomy, and technology. That shift laid the foundation for everything that came after — UX, design systems, product thinking, and the passion I now have for making digital experiences better for everyone.
2017
From apprentice to wizard – my journey from online marketing assistant to independent consultant
While growing my online teaching presence, I found myself diving deep into marketing and web-building courses. The more I learned, the more hooked I became — and then I stumbled across a job ad from WPViking Ltd. (known locally as WPKurzus), a small team on a mission to teach non-techies how to build beautiful, secure WordPress websites. It was digital Candyland for me.
Out of more than 250 applicants, I was thrilled to be chosen as their first online marketing assistant.
With WPViking, I gained hands-on experience across the full spectrum of digital marketing — from SEO and content strategy to email automation, landing page design, and analytics. I loved the technical side of things and constantly expanded my skill set, fueled by curiosity and the joy of learning by doing.
During this time, my second child — the little Hulk — was born. By then, I had fully embraced remote work and the flexibility it brought. I transitioned into freelancing, offering marketing services as an independent contractor. Working with diverse clients gave me confidence, resilience, and a broader view of how strategy, storytelling, and user experience intersect in the digital space.
2020
From curiosity to craft — my leap into UX/UI design
As I dug deeper into digital marketing, I found myself pulled toward the design side of things — the intersection of logic, empathy, and creativity. I wanted to grow, but staying strictly within marketing felt limiting. I needed something that would let both my practical and creative sides thrive.
That’s when I made the leap into UX/UI design — a field that had fascinated me for years. In 2020, I enrolled in an intensive, 8-month UX/UI bootcamp with Brainster Vienna. It was immersive, project-based, and built around real teamwork in remote settings. We practiced the full design process — from research and user interviews to wireframing and UI handoff — grounded in the double diamond approach.
Since then, I’ve worked as a UX/UI and product designer at two innovative companies:
• At Negentropics, I designed onboarding flows, built a design system from scratch, and helped turn complex NLP tech into user-friendly tools.
• At OptiMonk, a growing SaaS scaleup, I helped redesign their campaign editor, simplify A/B testing flows, and contribute to AI-driven personalization features, all while working closely with product managers, engineers, and marketers.
These roles confirmed that design is much more than how things look — it’s how they work. And I love being part of making that work for real users.
Over time, I realized I wasn’t just thinking like a designer — I was thinking like a product manager.
2025
A lasting love affair with SaaS — and finding my place in product management
Back when I was first transitioning into design, I didn’t yet realize just how much the teamwork at the heart of product development would shape me. Looking back now, it’s clear: working in agile product teams not only deepened my skills but also expanded my worldview.
At Negentropics, I collaborated with an experienced Product Owner in a close-knit Scrum team. Later, at OptiMonk, I worked daily alongside a seasoned SaaS Product Manager within a mature product organization. Their professionalism — and humanity — left a lasting impression. Watching them lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose showed me a path I hadn’t considered before: product management.
After the birth of my third child, I took a short break to reflect. I realized the balance had shifted — I wanted to spend less time inside Figma and more time in discovery, strategy, and team leadership.
So I began preparing: I earned my PSPO I certification, completed several product management courses (including becoming Pendo Super Certified), and started building the skills I need to make a meaningful transition.
Now, I’m looking for a team where I can grow as a Product Manager or Product Owner — bringing together everything I’ve learned across UX, design, and marketing to help build user-centered, business-aligned products.
Missions I Stand For
As a self-employed professional, I’ve had the freedom to choose the clients I work with — and with that freedom comes responsibility. I’ve always believed that successful partnerships should be built on shared values, not just shared goals. Here are a few causes I care deeply about:
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Empowering Girls and Women
Building a career as a woman — and later, as a mother — hasn’t always been easy. That’s why I care deeply about making the invisible barriers women face more visible, and breaking them down together. Every step toward equality matters.
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Promoting Work-Life Balance
Even after building a career I love, maintaining balance has remained a constant challenge. I advocate for flexible, remote-friendly work environments that allow people to thrive both professionally and personally — because it shouldn’t be one or the other.
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Encouraging Lifelong Learning
To me, growth is non-negotiable — it’s never too late to learn something new. (Ask my retired parents, who’ve heard me say this too often: “If I knew I’d live to 90, I would’ve started learning guitar at 60.”) Curiosity doesn’t expire — and neither should opportunity.
Testimonials
What they say about me
I am thrilled to meet Lilla! She learned the know-how of the web design industry incredibly fast. She has the perfect sense and taste for page building, selecting colors, or designing the site's structure. Her work shows that she cares about the client from her heart and does not rest until she sees that the finished piece could even be her personal website. She loves to try new things and does not shy away from big tasks. She expects to be tested. I would especially want to point out that she doesn’t shy away from asking questions, from which I also learned a lot. Long story short, if you work with Lilla, you cannot go wrong. She puts her heart and soul into the projects, and it shows in all her work.
Bence Nagy, Founder
WPViking Agency
I've worked on several projects with Lilla in the past four years. She had been a fantastic help, providing customer-focused marketing and PR copies and translations. She also provided tremendous support with her insights while I was creating my professional blog. I love working with her because of her customer-first approach and proactive attitude. She knows the customer's needs and channels them into her work. She respects the deadlines and does not need tight supervision. You can be sure that the outcome will be high quality.
Réka Veszeli, Marketing Executive
Baker Tilly Ireland
My Advantages
Why work with me?
Self-development isn’t just a buzzword for me — it’s a mindset. I start each day aiming to use my digital skills to help others stand out, and I end it wanting to be just a bit better than I was the day before.
Years of working as a long-term contractor taught me how to operate independently without ever losing the rhythm of team collaboration. I take initiative, communicate openly, and — when the time is right — I'm ready to lead.
Diversity matters. I care deeply about equal opportunities and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. If inclusion is important to you, we’re already on the same page.
With over 8 years of remote work under my belt, I’ve embraced the ups, downs, and quirks of the home-office lifestyle. And hey, we’re still (mostly) sane, right? My preciousss…
Let's get to know each other
Think we could make the world a little simpler, smarter, or more delightful together? Don’t hesitate – I’d love to hear about your latest idea, plan, or pet project. Or even your best foolproof recipe. I’m a decent UX designer – just not in the kitchen. 😅