Hi, I'm Gina Watt, a UX/UI Designer with over 12 years of experience crafting user-centered designs across SaaS platforms and digital products. I love using data-driven insights and emerging technologies like AI to optimize user experiences and drive measurable growth. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful digital campaigns, responsive websites, and engaging video content. Mentoring junior designers and staying up-to-date with industry standards keeps me motivated and passionate about design.

Gina Watt

Hi, I'm Gina Watt, a UX/UI Designer with over 12 years of experience crafting user-centered designs across SaaS platforms and digital products. I love using data-driven insights and emerging technologies like AI to optimize user experiences and drive measurable growth. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful digital campaigns, responsive websites, and engaging video content. Mentoring junior designers and staying up-to-date with industry standards keeps me motivated and passionate about design.

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Hi, I’m Gina Watt, a UX/UI Designer with over 12 years of experience crafting user-centered designs across SaaS platforms and digital products. I love using data-driven insights and emerging technologies like AI to optimize user experiences and drive measurable growth.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful digital campaigns, responsive websites, and engaging video content. Mentoring junior designers and staying up-to-date with industry standards keeps me motivated and passionate about design.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Manager, Design & Creative at Construction Association
November 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Led full-cycle creative direction and design, delivering AODA-compliant digital campaigns. Redesigned flagship industry reports to increase readership by 40%. Mentored junior designers and streamlined UX handoffs for developers. Redesigned email newsletters for readability and brand consistency. Created documents adhering to national construction documentation standards.
Scriptwriting and Video Editor at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Developed content strategies and integrated AI and analytics to enhance user experience. Created short-form videos with generative AI and motion design using After Effects and Premiere Pro. Built a responsive, interactive website in Framer focused on storytelling and UX. Developed content strategies and edited videos using YouTube analytics to maximize impact.
Interface/UX Designer (Contract) at Choo Communities
August 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Delivered real estate SaaS newsletter pages optimizing user flows. Coded and optimized UX/UI for Lasso CRM newsletters, increasing sign-ups by 20–30%. Created video content and print/digital marketing assets. Managed WordPress websites using Divi theme to ensure optimal user experience.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at AutoTrader/ Credit Union
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Led end-to-end UX/UI design for B2B SaaS platforms, aligning visual strategies with business goals in an agile environment. Created impactful interfaces for products like GoTrader and Capture Services. Delivered responsive UI for web and mobile. Collaborated with marketing VPs using user research and Google Analytics to inform design decisions.
UX/UI Designer at Insurego
March 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Redesigned customer-facing website, improving user flows and increasing sign-ups by 22%. Expanded user personas, reusable UI components, and a scalable design system supporting product growth and consistency across teams.
Graphic & Web Designer at Richcraft Homes
November 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Designed and developed marketing and sales collateral including brochures, signage, digital campaigns, detailed floorplans, and sales center displays. Led redesigns of real estate websites and brand identities. Created award-winning marketing materials ensuring brand consistency.
Graphic Production Artist at Sure Print & Graphics
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2025
Managed print production end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Provided client consultations regarding materials, pricing, and layout best practices.
Graphic Artist at Fusion Beauty Inc.
May 1, 2009 - August 1, 2025
Created product packaging and promotional materials for major beauty brands. Led concept-to-execution print campaigns gaining national exposure in top-tier publications.

Education

Interactive Media Management Certificate at Algonquin College
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Graphic Design Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Animation Diploma at Algonquin College
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025

Qualifications

Product Manager Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Product Design (Dribbble Certification)
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services