Work for / with e.g.:
Blockpit
WKO
Raiffeisen
Rosenbauer
Fronius
Hard skills:
AI-Enhanced Work
AI Assistant Setup
Figma
Webflow
Illustrator
Sketch
Photoshop
Microsoft Environment
Google Environment
Soft skills:
Consider-It-Done
Highly Resilient
Teamwork
Progress Hunting
Flexible & Agile
Problem Solver
New Approaches
Estimations
Languages:
German – Native
English – Pro
Sebastian Kaiser-Mühlecker is an Austrian Digital Innovation Designer and Entrepreneur based in Traun, near Linz. As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Co-Founder of HalloSophia, he oversees UX/UI design, product development, sales, internal operations, brand management.
Sebastian also played a pivotal role as the Co-Founder and COO of UniTutor.org, an online education platform designed to support students in achieving academic success through personalized tutoring services. He came up with the idea, was responsible for its strategy, and led its execution from concept to implementation.
In his previous role as an Senior Innovation Manager at Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich, reporting directly to the COO, Sebastian worked on establishing the company's innovation hub together with a senior colleague. While being responsible for design thinking-driven collaboration with external organization and startups, he led numerous strategic innovation projects and conducted regular micro-advisory sessions on user-centered development for internal colleagues.
Recognized for his "consider-it-done" mentality, Sebastian is known for his reliability, professionalism, resilience, and accuracy. His academic background in user-centered innovation, concept design, and product management further enriches his expertise in driving successful innovation outcomes.
Sebastian values human-centric design, simplicity, and emotional resonance in his work, aiming to create solutions that are functional, meaningful, and impactful.
COO & Co-Founder | Product, Design & Brand
01/2023 - Present
HalloSophia, Linz (AT) & San Francisco (US)
Full-Time
COO & Co-Founder | Product, Design & Brand
04/2024 - Present
UniTutor.org by HalloSophia, Linz (AT)
Part-Time
Head of Process & UI/UX-Design
08/2022 - 12/2022
HalloSophia, Linz (AT)
Part-Time
Senior Innovation Manager
10/2020 - 12/2022
Raiffeisenlandesbank OÖ AG, Linz (AT)
Full-Time
Junior Innovation Manager
03/2020 - 09/2020
Rosenbauer AG, Leonding (AT)
Full-Time | Limited due to Covid
Internship | Innovation Management
07/2019 - 09/2019
Rosenbauer AG, Leonding (AT)
Full-Time | Summer Intern
Internship | Innovation Management
10/2018 - 03/2019
Rosenbauer AG, Leonding (AT)
Full-Time | Master Intern
Internship | Strategic Marketing
03/2018 - 05/2018
Fronius GmbH, Wels (AT)
Full-Time | Bachelor Intern
Community Service | Paramedic
07/2014 - 03/2015
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund, Linz (AT)
Full-Time | Bachelor Intern
Digital Music Producer & DJ
2013 - 2020
Self-employed, AT
Part-Time
Birth
01/1996
Wels | Austria
Full-Time
Innovation & Product Management (MSc.) | Design
2018-2020
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria | Wels (AT)
English Full-Time Study
International Summer School
05/2019
Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Lahti (FI)
Full-Time
Innovation & Product Management (BSc.)
2015 - 2018
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria | Wels (AT)
ABET-Certified Full-Time Study
A-Levels | Private School
2006-2014
Gymnasium Schlierbach, Schlierbach (AT)
Full-Time
Human-Centric
Design exists to serve human needs in every sense. Each product or service should (1) fulfill its purpose, (2) have positive impact on the user’s environment, (3) and contribute positively on a meta-level (ecology x economy). By focusing on simplicity and clarity, my work ensures that design is not only functional but also meaningful, trying to enhance lives on multiple levels.
Simple
Simplicity is clarity. Removing unnecessary complexity allows the essence of a design to emerge, creating solutions that are both intuitive and timeless. I strive to design with precision and purpose, ensuring every element serves a clear function while maintaining elegance.
Emotional
Design is most impactful when it resonates emotionally. By blending beauty with functionality, I strive to create experiences that evoke positive, lasting feelings. Thoughtful aesthetics—through color, form, and balance—ensure that every interaction is as warm and memorable as it is practical.