Jonathan Willis

Jonathan Willis has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Jonathan currently works as a Senior UX Writer at wefox since November 2022. Before that, they founded and served as the Editor of GRÆS Magazine from January 2019. During their time at GRÆS Magazine, they designed the magazine using Adobe software, managed a team of talent, and successfully negotiated distribution deals with 12 stores in 8 countries.

Jonathan also worked as an English & German Teacher at italki from March 2020 until November 2022. In this role, they provided one-on-one lessons via Zoom or Skype, explained complex linguistic concepts to adult learners, and assessed their language skills to tailor future lessons.

Jonathan gained experience as an English Editor & German Translator at Blue Monkeys In Space Ltd. from September 2020 to October 2021. In this role, they edited English copy for localization into 12 languages, localized English copy to German for the DACH region, and contributed to the creation of PPC ads.

Additionally, Jonathan worked as a Web Designer at PharoDercks, a language school and art gallery, from May 2019 to September 2019. Jonathan advised stakeholders on UX design principles, rebuilt WordPress-based websites using HTML/CSS, and photographed exhibition opening events.

Prior to that, they served as a Secretary and German Tutor at Sprachmafia - The Language School in Berlin from June 2017 to October 2017. In this role, they handled bookkeeping, enrolled new students, and managed the school's WordPress-based website.

Jonathan Willis earned their Bachelor's degree in English and German - Education Science from Europa-Universität Flensburg between 2013 and 2017. In 2018 to 2019, they attended ISIT, where they focused on Intercultural Digital Strategy. From 2009 to 2012, Jonathan studied Design and Visual Communications, General at Winthrop University. In 2022, they enrolled in UX Writing Hub to pursue a degree in UX Writing / Content Design, which is currently ongoing. Additionally, Jonathan obtained certifications in Emotional Design - How To Make Products People Will Love and Become a UX Designer from Scratch from The Interaction Design Foundation in December 2021 and May 2021, respectively.