Maria Teresa Stella

Senior UX Designer @ Allitude
7+ years of experience in UX Design | Mentoring students and young professionals since 2019
Italy
Speaks English and Italian
5.0 (25 reviews) Active yesterday Usually responds in a few hours
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$90 / month

Accelerate your UX growth with two 30-minute calls per month for deeper insights and feedback.

2 calls per month (30min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

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🎯 Trying to land your first UX job?
I can help you stand out — even without big-name brands in your past.
Whether it’s polishing your CV and portfolio, crafting case studies that showcase your skills, or preparing for interviews, I’ll help you tell a clear story, think strategically, and present yourself with confidence.

I’ve supported many career changers, self-taught designers, and students with only personal projects. I know the challenges — and how to make the journey smoother.

💼 Already working in UX?
If you’re in your first role — especially as a solo designer — I can help you level up, navigate team dynamics, and grow your skills faster.

🚀 Building a digital product?
I also work with entrepreneurs and early-stage startups, providing UX audits and actionable feedback to improve both user experience and business results.

👋 About me
I’m a Senior UX Designer from Italy with 7+ years of experience in SaaS products (banking, real estate, risk management, digital signage) — mostly in B2B.
I’ve also worked in agencies focused on UX, UI, and CRO, and spent 4 years as a solo designer, so I understand the challenges first-hand.

With a background in Psychology and a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, I stay active in the field through conferences, design events, and hackathons. I’ve been mentoring on MentorCruise since 2022 with consistently great feedback — and I’d love to support your growth too.

🌍 Parity pricing available!
If you're in a country with different income levels, message me and I’ll offer a custom rate after your trial.

📬 Weekly plan slots are limited — feel free to send me an inquiry to check availability.

⚠️ Availability note: I’m available for calls and mentoring after 6 PM CEST (GMT+2). Please make sure this works with your timezone before applying.


What mentees say

Lorenzo

Lorenzo

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
6 months

Working with Maria Teresa has been extremely helpful in defining the path of my career. She has been very supportive since the very first day. Together, we have crafted my UX/UI portfolio, she has provided me with strategies, and most importantly, she has been practical by given me tips and suggestions that I was able to put immediately in practice to get interviews. Another aspect that I appreciated is her flexibility and her constant availability via chat for any eventual questions that were not clear. I had to interrupt the mentoring for personal reasons, but I hope to be able to soon resume what we had started. Thank you Maria!

Kareem

Kareem

5 out of 5 stars

Pro Plan · 
5 months

Maria is truly brilliant. She’s a master of design systems and an expert in Figma, knowing every nuance of the tool inside and out. Her approach to mentoring is incredibly thoughtful—she’s always thorough in her work and resourceful in every aspect, whether it’s flow charting, ideation, or problem-solving. Learning from her has been such a pleasure; she’s patient, insightful, and makes even the most complex concepts easy to grasp. I’ve learned so much from her, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with someone so talented and dedicated.

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Kareem

Kareem

5 out of 5 stars

Vic

Vic

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
12 months

Maria Teresa provided an exceptional mentorship experience as a UX design mentor for my portfolio. Her deep understanding of UX design principles and industry trends was evident from the start, allowing her to break down complex concepts effectively. Maria Teresa's personalized approach tailored to my background and goals resulted in targeted feedback and actionable insights that significantly improved my portfolio. She emphasized usability, user research, and empathy-driven design, which shaped my approach to UX design. Maria Teresa's constructive feedback, supported by real-world examples, boosted my confidence and passion for UX design. Overall, Maria Teresa's expertise, professionalism, and personalized mentorship make her a highly recommended mentor in the UX design community.

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