With experience spanning product design, UX design, creative direction, marketing, project management etc., I bring a multidisciplinary approach to every project. I strive to bring empathy and accessibility into everything I create. My goal is to design products that not only meet usersโ€™ needs, but also improve their everyday experiences. ๐ŸŒฑโ€ฆ

Christina Kim

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With experience spanning product design, UX design, creative direction, marketing, project management etc., I bring a multidisciplinary approach to every project. I strive to bring empathy and accessibility into everything I create. My goal is to design products that not only meet usersโ€™ needs, but also improve their everyday experiences. ๐ŸŒฑโ€ฆ

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With experience spanning product design, UX design, creative direction, marketing, project management etc., I bring a multidisciplinary approach to every project. I strive to bring empathy and accessibility into everything I create. My goal is to design products that not only meet usersโ€™ needs, but also improve their everyday experiences. ๐ŸŒฑ

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English
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Korean
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French
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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer Intern at Good self
April 30, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Built a scalable Figma component library that reduced design time per screen by approximately 30% and improved consistency across design and development teams. Designed and optimized over 100 UI components to enhance interface clarity and user intuitiveness. Analyzed user flows and interface patterns to streamline navigation and align with user expectations. Collaborated with product managers and engineers in agile sprints contributing to the release of three major feature updates.
UX/UI Designer at Good self
April 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Refined and scaled a Figma design system, creating 100+ reusable components that cut design time by 30% and improved developer handoff accuracy. Partnered with PMs and engineers in agile sprints to launch 3 major features, ensuring alignment between user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals. Conducted usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and data-driven iteration, improving navigation clarity, task success, and overall consistency. Delivered annotated design specs and collaborated on front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JS).
UX/UI Designer at Good self
April 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Refined and scaled a Figma design system, creating 100+ reusable components that cut design time by 30% and improved developer handoff accuracy. Partnered with PMs and engineers in agile sprints to launch 3 major features, ensuring alignment between user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals. Conducted usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and data-driven iteration, improving navigation clarity, task success, and overall consistency. Delivered annotated design specs and collaborated on front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JS).
UX/UI Designer and Marketing Director at U Design Studio
January 31, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Designed user interfaces and visual assets for a range of client projects focusing on usability, accessibility, and visual coherence. Created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite tailored to client and user needs. Directed marketing strategy producing content that increased Instagram followers by 71% in 4 months. Promoted and led design workshops that significantly increased event turnout and strengthened brand presence across campus.
UX/UI Designer and Marketing Director at U Design Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Designed and delivered responsive web interfaces and digital marketing assets for multiple client projects across industries. Created Figma wireframes, prototypes, and mockups aligned with user research and client goals. Applied analytics insights and A/B testing to optimize user flows, resulting in measurable increases in engagement and conversions. Directed marketing strategy, campaigns, and design workshops, driving a 71% growth in social engagement within 4 months.
UX/UI Designer and Marketing Director at U Design Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Designed and delivered responsive web interfaces and digital marketing assets for multiple client projects across industries. Created Figma wireframes, prototypes, and mockups aligned with user research and client goals. Applied analytics insights and A/B testing to optimize user flows, resulting in measurable increases in engagement and conversions. Directed marketing strategy, campaigns, and design workshops, driving a 71% growth in social engagement within 4 months.
Lead UX/UI Designer at MindFulU (SORMI)
April 30, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Won 2nd place in the University of Toronto โ€“ Rotman Commerce โ€™s Launch Your Big Idea competition and secured funding for development. Spearheaded end-to-end design for a mental health app as the sole UI/UX Designer on a cross-functional team. Advocated for inclusive, people-first design, influencing a strategic product pivot toward emotional accessibility and safe community features.
Lead UX/UI Designer at MindfulU (SORMI)
April 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Won 2nd place at the University of Toronto โ€“ Rotman Commerceโ€™s Launch Your Big Idea competition and secured funding for further development. Designed end-to-end designs, wireframes, and prototypes to pivot a mood-tracking app into a community platform, improving adoption and engagement in a cross-functional team. Conducted surveys, interviews and usability tests; turned findings into actionable design decisions. Advocated for accessibility and inclusivity, leading to a strategy shift for emotional accessibility.
Lead UX/UI Designer at MindfulU (SORMI)
April 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Won 2nd place at the University of Toronto โ€“ Rotman Commerce โ€™s Launch Your Big Idea competition and secured funding for further development. Designed end-to-end designs, wireframes, and prototypes to pivot a mood-tracking app into a community platform, improving adoption and engagement in a cross functional team. Conducted surveys, interviews and usability tests; turned findings into actionable design decisions. Advocated for accessibility and inclusivity, leading to a strategy shift for emotional accessibility.
Digital Storyteller at Innovation Hub
August 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Collaborated with UX researchers to gather insights on student experiences through interviews. Visualized design findings to provide key insights and recommendations for improving student campus life.
Graphic Design Intern at Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
August 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Reported directly to the VP of Communications & Marketing as the sole designer. Designed brand and UI assets for the GIC mobile app including icons, ad card components, and website banners. Created marketing visuals for the GIC website, social media, magazines, banner prints, and posters.
UX Researcher at Innovation Hub, University of Toronto
August 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Conducted user interviews and surveys with students to uncover campus pain points. Synthesized findings into design concepts that informed service improvements. Produced visual reports and storyboards that communicated research insights to leadership.
UX Researcher at Innovation Hub, University of Toronto
August 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Conducted user interviews and surveys with students to uncover campus pain points. Synthesized findings into design concepts that informed service improvements. Produced visual reports and storyboards that communicated research insights to leadership.
Graphic Design Intern at Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
August 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Sole in-house designer, reporting to the VP of Communications & Marketing, and managed all visual design deliverables. Designed UI assets for the GIC mobile app (icons, ad cards, banners), contributing to improved usability and brand consistency. Developed responsive marketing visuals for website, social media, and print (magazines, posters, event banners), enhancing cross-channel engagement.
Graphic Design Intern at Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
August 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Sole in-house designer, reporting to the VP of Communications & Marketing, and managed all visual design deliverables. Designed UI assets for the GIC mobile app (icons, ad cards, banners), contributing to improved usability and brand consistency. Developed responsive marketing visuals for website, social media, and print (magazines, posters, event banners), enhancing cross-channel engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science and Art at University of Toronto
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science and Art at University of Toronto
September 2, 2020 - October 2, 2025
Bachelor of Science and Art at University of Toronto (UofT)
September 2, 2020 - October 2, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet