👋 Hi there, I'm Shaina Kim,

a Visual UX Designer

Product Designer and Wannabe Webflow Dev located in sunny San Diego.
Motivated to create business impact through intuitive design systems and clean interfaces.
UX/UI Design
Figma
Zeplin
Sketch
Adobe Xd
InVision
HTML & CSS
Adobe CC
Wireframing & Prototyping
Motion Graphics
Interaction Design
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
CURRENT
Product Design Manager at Champions Funding LLC
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Led ongoing broker portal SaaS product design from conception to launch with user-centric design systems increasing product engagement by 307% from its system predecessor
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Collaborated with developers, company executives, engineers, and broker partners to ensure design solutions were feasible, met business requirements, and visual designs were implemented correctly
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Communicated and produced project concepts through user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes; articulated user research findings, user problems, and design rationale; facilitated final hand-off to cross-functional teams using Sketch, Figma, and Zeplin
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Engineered user-friendly interactions with HTML and emotion-driven methods, while also designing user-interface (UI) of all digital products influencing workflow, engagement, and retention
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Integrated CMS and CRM technologies into product development and software ecosystem
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Elevated product experience through user empathy design and develops website into functional and responsive digital products for web and mobile
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Strategized and implemented new B2B marketing campaign methods increasing email open rate by 90% and click rate by 190%
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Single-handedly developed brand guidelines including visual identity, typography, iconography, brand tone, and image styling to ensure and increase brand recognition
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Conducted interviews for junior and senior visual designers to determine software proficiency, team compatibility, and discuss soft skill credibility
Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
Graphic Designer at Kind Lending LLC
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Designed, developed, and launched company website in collaboration with marketing specialist using Adobe Xd for prototyping and Webflow for execution
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Designed high-volume of print and digital marketing collateral (social media posts, flyers, brochures, postcards, trade show assets, single-property websites, and more)
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Directed and produced in-house podcast production and logistics in studio
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Delivered digital assets to partnering distribution agencies that curate and tailor audio video segments for digital platforms and podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Chromecast, etc.)
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Redesigned all podcast interface and cover artwork to launch release of newest season including but not limited to: new branding logo(s), title animations using After Effects and Premiere Pro, etc.
Sep 2019 - Jul 2021
Designer at Mandy Cheng Design
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Coordinated the planning, design, and development of various high-end residential projects in Los Angeles County with projects ranging from ground-up builds, to renovations, to room furnishing
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Strategized and managed budgets, often for celebrity clientele, ranging from $50,000 - $200,000
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Developed preliminary floor plans, window and door schedules, sections, and elevations for city permits
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Designed and rendered 3D models, managed multiple projects in different construction phases, developed visual presentations, and maintained relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors
Nov 2020 (Contract)
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Designer at Somesuch, Inc. for Adobe (TV Commercial)
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Collaborated with Production Designer to transform an empty retail space into an Ice Cream Shop under tight deadline to meet the demands of film and production
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Distributed 3D models and custom furniture specifications to the Prop Department Lead to allow for construction to begin. Deliverables included: product/staging mock-ups
Oct 2020 (Contract)
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Graphic Designer at Reset Content LLC for Ford Motors (TV Commercials)
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Produced and modeled custom platforms and staging arrangements to highlight hero props on camera
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Took creative direction to design 3 vintage-inspired arcade machine marquees and side art decals
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Designed branding for vintage gaming company intended for visual placement onscreen with caution to copyright infringement
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Packaged design files for Art Department to print arcade cabinet decals to scale. Deliverables included: iterations of preliminary branding designs, posters, banners, labels, stickers, and additional signage
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