Freja Svensson

About

I’m a mid-level software engineer based in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a strong focus on frontend development and user experience design. I combine technical expertise with a deep appreciation for design principles to build interfaces that are both functional and visually appealing. I’m passionate about creating seamless user interactions and am always looking to improve the performance, accessibility, and usability of web applications.

Experience

Frontend Developer — CreativeCode Studio (2021–Present)

• Built and maintained scalable frontend components using React and TypeScript
• Collaborated closely with UX designers to translate wireframes into polished interfaces
• Optimized performance and accessibility across responsive layouts
• Integrated APIs and managed state using modern libraries like Redux and Zustand

UI/UX Designer & Developer — Freelance (2018–2021)

• Designed and developed websites for startups and small businesses
• Conducted user research and usability testing to refine design solutions
• Delivered pixel-perfect interfaces and provided implementation-ready design specs
• Balanced aesthetic design with technical feasibility and user needs

Skills

• Frontend Development (React, TypeScript)
• UI/UX Design
• Accessibility (WCAG)
• Responsive & Mobile-first Design
• Design Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interaction Design
Chalmers University of Technology (2015–2018)

Tools & Technologies

• React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch
• Git, GitHub
• Storybook, Tailwind CSS
• Jest, Lighthouse