Maria Teresa Stella

Senior UX Designer @ Allitude
5.0
(29 reviews)
B2B & Enterprise UX Designer (7+ yrs) | Mentoring career changers and junior designers since 2022
Italy
Speaks English and Italian
Active this week Usually responds in a few hours

Services

$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

Expect responses in 2 days

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About

🎯 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 — or navigating complex environments as a solo or embedded designer — I can help you level up faster. Most of my work is in complex B2B products: sales intelligence, fintech, and risk management. I understand the specific challenges of designing for power users, dense data, and stakeholder-heavy environments. If that sounds like your world, we'll speak the same language from day one.

🚀 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 B2B SaaS — banking, fintech, real estate, risk management, and sales intelligence. I hold a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction and a background in Cognitive Psychology, which shapes how I think about users and design decisions.

Beyond my day job, I mentor on MentorCruise since 2022, tutor for HCI courses at the University of Trento, and speak at tech events. I also run occasional workshops for early-career designers — check the links below if you want to join the next one.

I stay active in the field through conferences, design events, and the local tech community — so what I share with you reflects what's actually happening in the industry right now, not just theory.

🌍 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

5 out of 5 stars

Maria Teresa is always up-to-date, available, and patient. My work and portfolio have improved so.much since I began working with her. I’m truly grateful to have her as my mentor.

Nazila

Nazila

Lite Plan • 7 months

5 out of 5 stars

Maria Teresa kindly accepted my last-minute request at a time when I was very stressed about an interview coming up in just two days. She stayed by my side, offering thoughtful guidance and the best advice. Thanks to her support, I was able to face the stressful situation with confidence and preparation. I truly had a very positive mentorship experience with her. Thank you, Teresa.

Hedi

Hedi

Standard Plan • 1 month

5 out of 5 stars

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!

Lorenzo

Lorenzo

Standard Plan • 6 months

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