I am Kira Chen, a UX designer with 5+ years designing scalable design systems and enterprise UX across B2B SaaS and consumer mobile platforms. I thrive at the intersection of design, research, and engineering to create intuitive, human-centered products. I am passionate about AI-driven UX for data-intensive tools and enjoy bridging disciplines to deliver measurable improvements in usability and business outcomes. I specialize in building vibrant design systems, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping product strategy that aligns with user needs and business goals. My work balances empathy, clarity, and practicality to empower users and drive growth.

Kira Chen

I am Kira Chen, a UX designer with 5+ years designing scalable design systems and enterprise UX across B2B SaaS and consumer mobile platforms. I thrive at the intersection of design, research, and engineering to create intuitive, human-centered products. I am passionate about AI-driven UX for data-intensive tools and enjoy bridging disciplines to deliver measurable improvements in usability and business outcomes. I specialize in building vibrant design systems, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping product strategy that aligns with user needs and business goals. My work balances empathy, clarity, and practicality to empower users and drive growth.

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I am Kira Chen, a UX designer with 5+ years designing scalable design systems and enterprise UX across B2B SaaS and consumer mobile platforms. I thrive at the intersection of design, research, and engineering to create intuitive, human-centered products. I am passionate about AI-driven UX for data-intensive tools and enjoy bridging disciplines to deliver measurable improvements in usability and business outcomes.

I specialize in building vibrant design systems, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping product strategy that aligns with user needs and business goals. My work balances empathy, clarity, and practicality to empower users and drive growth.

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Work Experience

UX Designer at ANSYS
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Led the Discovery redesign by overhauling 100+ 3D icons and 20+ UI components to improve consistency, interaction clarity, and usability. Implemented a design-to-code workflow with VS Code and GitHub testing, reducing frontend development time by 30%. Created an AI-powered onboarding experience that guided new users through complex simulations, increasing task completion by 38%.
UX Designer at Soma Reality
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Independent strategic research initiative when the platform hit a growth ceiling; conducted 25 behavioral interviews to uncover root causes of stagnation. Architected a motivation system combining gamification for casual users and a subscription model for serious creators, increasing posting rate by 16%.
Senior UX Designer at Three-Generation Technology
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Delivered crisis redesign during COVID-19 vaccine shipments surge, enabling 300+ healthcare facilities to receive supplies without delays. Pioneered remote troubleshooting solutions for 1,000+ drivers, raising delivery success from 89% to 98.5%. Built a scalable design system that allowed rapid engineering deployment and became a permanent operational standard. Contributed to SEED Mobile App (74M+ users) and Healthcare BI Dashboard MVP, supporting a $1.2M government contract through measurable UX improvements.

Education

Master of Entertainment Technology at Carnegie Mellon University
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts and Science at Bengbu University
August 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Using AI Tools for UX Design
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Accessibility Design (WCAG 2.2)
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

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