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Hi! I’m Kate — a visual designer (and a background in marketing!) who loves people and design. I thoughtfully weave the two together, creating environments where humans can flourish. A recent graduate from UC San Diego with a BS in Cognitive Science w/ a Specialization in Design and Interaction. Let's collaborate to create a world of beauty and flourishing! :)…

Kate Hong

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Hi! I’m Kate — a visual designer (and a background in marketing!) who loves people and design. I thoughtfully weave the two together, creating environments where humans can flourish. A recent graduate from UC San Diego with a BS in Cognitive Science w/ a Specialization in Design and Interaction. Let's collaborate to create a world of beauty and flourishing! :)…

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Hi! I’m Kate — a visual designer (and a background in marketing!) who loves people and design. I thoughtfully weave the two together, creating environments where humans can flourish.

A recent graduate from UC San Diego with a BS in Cognitive Science w/ a Specialization in Design and Interaction.

Let’s collaborate to create a world of beauty and flourishing! :)

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Korean

Fluent

Work Experience

Content Marketing Specialist at Weee!

October 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025

Designed and optimized customer-facing storefront experiences for Korean-English markets, using data-driven insights to refine content, improve usability, and drive higher conversion and repeat engagement across diverse user segments. Collaborated cross-functionally with design, category, and regional teams to align end-to-end user journeys — from email/push touch points to onsite navigation — ensuring cohesive, localized experiences that increased retention and satisfaction. Leveraged data and AI tools to rapidly prototype and refine digital assets, enhancing clarity and engagement to tailor to user behaviors and needs.

President at Kristos Campus Missions

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Provided strategic leadership for a 100+ member student ministry, guiding vision, organizational direction, and community growth through weekly gatherings, small-group discipleship, prayer meetings, and outreach initiatives. Managed cross-functional student leader teams, overseeing event logistics, budget planning, and leadership development to enhance operational efficiency and member engagement. Collaborated with local churches and missionaries to advance global mission efforts, contributing to the training and sending of 12 student trainees and fostering a thriving, gospel-centered community.

Design Board Member at UCSD Data Science Student Society (DS3)

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Collaborated with a design team to produce branded merchandise, digital assets, and marketing materials for UCSD’s Data Science Student Society (DS3), enhancing visual identity and engagement. Facilitated cross-team communication and collaborative workflows, supporting efficient decision-making and alignment across board members. Contributed to planning and visual design of DS3’s annual Hackathon, supporting event strategy and strengthening the organization’s mission and community impact.

UI/UX Designer at UCSD Out The Archive

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Partnered with cross-functional designers and developers to architect OTA's main website, leveraging user research to drive a human-centered and visually cohesive design direction. Produced high-fidelity user flows, wireframes, and prototypes to articulate design decisions, streamline navigation, and enhance end-to-end usability. Strengthened a collaborative, innovation-focused team culture by contributing strategic insights that elevated creative output and user experience quality.

Intern Instructor at SpaceIN Art Studio

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Designed interdisciplinary curriculum that supported portfolio building and projects. Assessed student progress regularly, providing detailed feedback and adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes. Developed strong rapport with students through consistent communication and feedback. Enhanced student understanding of complex illustrative concepts by utilizing visual aids and hands-on experiences.