Hey, I'm Kara, and this is my Resume.

Work Experience

Aviture • UI/UX Designer • December 2024 to Present

Worked closely with clients, engineers, designers, and stakeholders throughout the whole design process. Built and managed Figma design systems with hundreds of components to keep products and teams consistent, and used AI tools to encourage creativity and accelerate workflows. Participated in user interviews, created user personas, delivered user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile projects, all while creating clear and intuitive experiences that aligned with business goals. Identified pain points in current interfaces, suggested improvements, and shared ideas with stakeholders from start to finish. Worked with developers to ensure smooth design handoff and accurate implementation. Supported leadership by creating presentations that reflected the company's mission and goals.

Snap! Mobile (From Now On, March 2023 Acquisition) • UI/UX Designer • November 2021 to October 2024

Built and launched user interfaces for the FanX white-label app, a company-wide container app, and admin platforms. Created custom app assets and used style guides and templates to keep branding consistent. Assisted with the redesign of a mobile app for an online fundraising platform and related products. Applied design principles to create simple navigation, wireframes, prototypes, and icons for new and existing features. Worked with product managers, designers, stakeholders, and leadership from concept to launch, and partnered with front-end developers for smooth handoff and accurate design implementation. Developed interactive prototypes for internal reviews and feedback, and analyzed competitors to find ways to improve user experience. Used accessibility best practices and testing to ensure the products were usable and inclusive for everyone.

UNO College of IS&T • Graphic Designer and User Experience Associate• May 2012 to November 2021

Provided ongoing design support for community-based projects, including branding, websites, mobile apps, and other web-based applications. Collaborated across multiple departments, including marketing, IT, and leadership, to ensure all deliverables were user-friendly, accessible, and visually aligned with brand standards. Designed marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, presentations, banners, and social media graphics using Adobe Creative Suite while adhering to brand guidelines to support brand recognition. Designed logos and branding collateral that consistently represented the brand identity. Handled multiple projects at the same time from start to finish while meeting tight deadlines. Maintained relationships with printers and vendors to ensure high-quality output. Provided mentorship and guidance to junior designers and developers, supporting their professional growth and preparation for graduation.

Freelance Graphic Designer • May. 2008 to Present

Partner with clients to design and deliver comprehensive branding, style guides, website designs, and marketing collateral including business cards and flyers across both digital and print formats. Translate visual ideas into polished, professional materials for businesses and independent creatives, maintaining a high standard of craft and attention to detail across every deliverable.