Erika A.
Front-end UX Engineer

Skills

Figma

Amazon Aws

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Meet Erika A.

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Bio

A dedicated professional with a keen interest in creative solutions, technology, and design's impact on daily life, primarily focusing on interface and user experience design. Experience spans various roles in graphic design, including positions in print shops and advertising agencies.

Proficient in conducting user research, creating interfaces, and wireframes, utilizing CSD matrices, and developing design systems. Competencies also encompass benchmarking analysis, usability testing, visual design production, persona development, and devising onboarding strategies.

UX Designer
10/1/2022 - 7/1/2023

Developed and executed user research strategies, leading to the design of solutions that effectively met user needs. Gained expertise in usability testing, prototyping, and the overall improvement of user experience, ensuring designs were both user-friendly and intuitive. Engaged in UI design, establishing robust design systems, and efficiently handed off design work to developers. Collaborated closely with the development team to ensure accurate implementation of designs and adherence to established guidelines. Focused on enhancing user experience, boosting engagement and satisfaction, and aligning high-quality designs with business objectives. Cultivated advanced skills in product design, UX research, usability testing, user interface prototyping, user interface design, user experience (UX), design systems, and mobile-first design principles.
UI/UX Designer
6/1/2022 - 6/1/2023

Developed UI designs for mobile platforms utilizing Figma, focusing on a Mobile First approach. Created and implemented comprehensive Design Systems for both web and mobile digital products, which included developing adaptive components, documenting component libraries and guidelines, as well as design tokens and pattern libraries. Ensured process documentation and seamless handoff for developers, facilitating accurate design implementation. Collaborated closely with designers and developers to enhance user experience and design consistency across all digital products. Demonstrated expertise in Product Design, Design Systems, Design OPS, and UI Design.
Visual Designer
1/1/2021 - 7/1/2022

Specialized in creating social media content, designing website banners, and developing visual identities. Managed image and photo manipulation/editing, and developed e-books and digital cards. Oversaw stationery design and website maintenance, working with reputable healthcare organizations such as hospitals and medical centers. Demonstrated proficiency in brand identity, graphic design, web design using WordPress, and design visualization. Utilized technical skills extensively with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Graphic Design
3/1/2020 - 12/1/2020

Excelled as a Graphic Designer responsible for producing a diverse array of print materials, including business cards, flyers, and brochures, as well as large-format designs such as billboards and outdoor advertisements. Additionally, specialized in creating digital content such as social media campaigns and website banners. Played an integral role in orchestrating marketing campaigns by collaborating closely with marketing teams to maintain design consistency aligned with campaign messaging. Developed expertise in social media, digital marketing, graphic design, and UI design. Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop extensively.
Graphic Design
1/1/2016 - 9/1/2019

Developed proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Specialized in designing high-quality printed materials such as business cards, flyers, and banners, as well as custom promotional products. Demonstrated expertise in supervising the print production process to ensure superior final output. Enhanced skills in brand identity and graphic design while maintaining collaboration with a team of professionals to deliver excellent customer service and timely production.