Karina Medina
UX Designer
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karina-medina.com Portfolio Password: Zoom2023
linkedin.com/in/kmedina18
Summary
I am an innovative and analytical UX Designer with a background in graphic design and advertising, adept at identifying and addressing user needs. Seeking to leverage expertise in UX/UI design and collaboration skills to create intuitive and impactful digital experiences.
Work Experience
Karina Medina- UX Designer (Freelance)
Jan 2024-Present, Remote
• Currently leading a website redesign project, focusing on enhancing user experience and interface design
• Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements and objectives
• Utilize wireframing, prototyping, and mockup development to visualize and iterate design concepts
• Implement iterative design processes, applying client feedback and usability testing to refine and enhance designs
Zoom- UX Designer (Contract)
October 2022-June 2023, Remote
• Collaborated with the UX growth team to design intuitive user experiences, resulting in increased user base across web, mobile, and desktop platforms
• Conducted daily virtual collaborations with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and copywriters across various time zones
• Led end-to-end experiences, from research and wireframing to usability testing and implementation, working both autonomously and with other designers on various projects
Bed Bath and Beyond- Product Designer (Contract)
Feb 2022-October 2022, Remote
• Conceptualized and refined designs for the Welcome Rewards program, driving an increase in new user accounts and sales
• Utilized design systems to create cohesive experiences across Native iOS, Android, and responsive web platforms.
• Collaborated virtually with designers, developers, and stakeholders to finalize design concepts and decisions.
Tragos Games, LLC- UX Designer
Jan 2020-Nov 2021, Remote
• Spearheaded the UX design of a mobile application proposal, conducting quantitative research with over 500 participants to inform design decisions.
• Developed web pages, mock-ups, and email templates aligned with brand marketing strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in typography, brand identity, and vision alignment with brand guidelines.
Education
Various- Including courses from Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and Skillshare
CareerFoundry- Certificate in UI Design
SUNY New Paltz- Bachelor of Arts, Communications
School of Visual Arts- Major: Animation
Skills
UX Design, UI Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Responsive Design, Product Design, Mobile Design, Web Design, Android, iOS, Animation, User Flows, User Personas, Usability Testing, UAT, QA Testing, E-Commerce, Interaction Design, Storytelling, Email Design, Design Research, Video Editing
Tools/Platforms
Figma, Sketch, FigJam, Adobe XD, Invision, Zoom Whiteboard, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Flinto, Klaviyo, Balsamiq, Jira, Airtable, Shopify, Microsoft Office, Spark AR, Marvel, Unbounce
Languages
English (Fluent); Spanish (Fluent)