I am passionate about translating creative ideas into reality and enhancing user experiences through meaningful problem-solving.

Karen Huang

I am passionate about translating creative ideas into reality and enhancing user experiences through meaningful problem-solving.

Available to hire

I am passionate about translating creative ideas into reality and enhancing user experiences through meaningful problem-solving.

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Horaizen
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led a team of four in the end-to-end design of an AI-driven wellness app, leveraging Vibecoding and GenerativeAI to accelerate prototyping and create responsive, user-centred experiences.
UX Designer at Huawei
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Next-Gen Mobile Experiences (NDA): Collaborated in agile sprints with designers, PMs, artists, and engineers to define user flows and interaction patterns, ensuring alignment between UX vision and technical execution. Advocated for design decisions using usability testing insights and research, guiding the team to deliver 6 client-validated digital solutions. Participated in design critiques and refined prototypes through iterative feedback, improving overall user experience quality and stakeholder alignment.
Financial Service Associate at CIBC
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Delivered empathetic, user-focused personalized service by translating complex financial information into clear, actionable solutions. Strengthened attention to detail and data-handling accuracy while managing confidential client information and improving work flow efficiency. Consistently exceeded service expectations, earning multiple Promoter ratings through proactive problem-solving and effective communication.

Education

Master of Digital Media at Centre for Digital Media (UBC, SFU, ECUAD, BCIT)
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Associate Certificate, UI/UX Design at British Columbia Institute of Technology
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science, Biology Major at The University of British Columbia
September 1, 2017 - November 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Professional Services