KATHY KAMANGAR
UX/UI Designer
U.S. Citizen - Fully Work Authorized - No Visa Sponsorship Required
HIGHLIGHT
Detail-oriented User Interface and Visual Designer experienced in UX/UI and graphic design, specializing in user-centric solutions. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align user needs with business goals. Strong Problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering impactful design experiences.
EXPERIENCE
UX/UI and Visual Designer - Inner Works Pro (Dec 2021 - Present)
Created diverse visual assets using AI tools, generating over 30 mood boards, storyboards, layouts, and style guides to ensure project coherence and narrative consistency
Delivered pixel-perfect designs, resulting in a client satisfaction rate exceeding 80% across 6 projects
Accelerated the design process by designing wireframes and prototypes, enhancing communication and speeding up iterations for 6 projects
Contributed to create the design system to bring consistency through the design, leading to a 30% decrease in design-related issues, 40% faster development, and higher developer satisfaction
Prioritized accessibility, implementing WCAG guidelines and achieving an average accessibility score of 50%
Non-Profit Contributions (Mar 2020 - Present)
Developed a cohesive design system based on Material Design principles,
enhancing consistency and user experience across digital platforms
Led a cross-functional team with the objective of enhancing the organization’s online presence through website redesign and improving user-friendliness, resulting in over 90% user satisfaction rate and a $50,000 cost saving for the organization
Produced cost-effective advertising materials for non-profit organizations, leading to over $20,000 in cost savings and impactful outcomes
Freelance UX & UI Designer (Sep 2019 - Dec 2021)
Conducted quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 50+ users to understand needs and goals, resulting in targeted design solutions
Created 20+ user personas, journey maps, and empathy maps to drive user-centered product development
Conducted 10+ competitive analysis and market research to refine design strategies and ensure alignment with industry trends
Developed 10+ sitemaps and user flows to enhance navigation efficiency and improve overall user experience
Delivered 4 user-centered and accessible mobile applications and 3 responsive website prototypes with 90% usability satisfaction from over 30 user tests.
SKILLS
UX/UI Design
User Research
Human-Centered Design
Interaction Design
Responsive Design for Web & Mobile
Visual Design
Design System
Information Architecture (IA)
Design System
Information Architecture (IA)
User Flows
Sitemap
Wireframe
Prototyping
Mockups
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Wireframe
Prototyping
Mockups
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Usability Testing
Accessibility (WCAG)
Accessibility (WCAG)
Tools
Figma, FigJam
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Xd
Adobe Firefly (AI)
Midjourney (AI)
Miro, Trello
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
EDUCATION
BS in Software Engineering
Azad Technology University
CERTIFICATES
Shopify - LinkedIn - 2023
Webflow - LinkedIn - 2023
Agile - LinkedIn - 2022
Google UX Design Certificate Coursera - 2021
Visual Elements of UI Design Coursera - 2019