I'm Elmira Salehnia, a passionate UX/UI designer and visual content creator based in Canada. I specialize in human-centered design, user research, and digital product strategy, crafting intuitive and visually engaging interfaces that balance user needs with business goals. I enjoy blending creativity with usability and design systems to deliver seamless experiences across web and mobile. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning complex problems into practical, scalable design solutions.

Elmira Salehnia

I'm Elmira Salehnia, a passionate UX/UI designer and visual content creator based in Canada. I specialize in human-centered design, user research, and digital product strategy, crafting intuitive and visually engaging interfaces that balance user needs with business goals. I enjoy blending creativity with usability and design systems to deliver seamless experiences across web and mobile. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning complex problems into practical, scalable design solutions.

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I’m Elmira Salehnia, a passionate UX/UI designer and visual content creator based in Canada. I specialize in human-centered design, user research, and digital product strategy, crafting intuitive and visually engaging interfaces that balance user needs with business goals.

I enjoy blending creativity with usability and design systems to deliver seamless experiences across web and mobile. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning complex problems into practical, scalable design solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Faranegar Company
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led end-to-end design processes including user research, competitive analysis, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design. Key projects included VisaPick, a comprehensive web platform providing visa guidance, application tracking, and personalized support; and FlashPTE, web and mobile interfaces for language practice and exam preparation. Responsibilities included developing responsive mobile and web interfaces, improving usability and interaction design, and collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, user-centered UX/UI solutions. Position concluded due to relocation abroad.
UX/UI Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - November 26, 2025
Independently designed and redesigned web and mobile interfaces, delivering user-centered, functional, and visually engaging digital products. Created responsive websites, mobile apps, dashboards, and interactive prototypes. Applied human-centered design, usability testing, and design system principles to create scalable experiences. Collaborated remotely with clients to understand requirements, iterate on solutions, and deliver high-quality results. Notable projects include a conceptual redesign of Mobilia Furniture’s e-commerce platform to improve user experience and product discoverability, and co-leading the UX/UI design of Bestrip, a collaborative travel planning platform with advanced features to enhance user experience and outperform competitors.
Photographer & Visual Content Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 26, 2025
Freelance portrait photographer producing visual content for clients and campaigns. Applied photography expertise to enhance composition, color, and visual aesthetics in UX/UI design projects. Content Creator for photography page with over 160K followers (2019–2022).
Content Creator at Photography Page (Self-Managed)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Content Creator for a photography-focused page with over 160K followers, creating engaging visuals and captions.
Content Creator at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Content Creator for photography page with over 160K followers.
UX/UI Designer at Faranegar Company
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led end-to-end UX/UI design processes including user research, competitive analysis, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design. Key projects: VisaPick—web platform guiding visa applicants with guidance, tracking, and personalized support; FlashPTE—web/mobile interfaces for language practice, including a mock exam feature; collaborated with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, user-centered UX/UI solutions.
Photographer & Visual Content Creator at Freelance & Employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance portrait photographer producing visual content for clients and campaigns. Applied photography expertise to enhance composition, color, and visual aesthetics in UX/UI design projects.
Content Creator at Photography Page (Personal)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Content creator for photography page with over 160K followers, developing photography-focused content and assets.
Content Creator at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Content Creator for photography page with over 160K followers, developing engaging visual content and graphics to support brand messaging.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance photographer providing fashion, beauty, wedding, kids, and event photography services across Canada and Iran. Successfully completed over 500 professional projects with consistent client satisfaction. Built a strong personal brand on Instagram with 160k followers through ongoing content creation and engagement.
Portrait Photographer at Anizabet Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Captured weddings and ceremonies as a primary photographer, utilizing telephoto and prime lenses to deliver high-quality, professionally composed images.
Photo Editor & Color Correction Specialist at Miniature Studio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Edited photos and performed color correction for a photo lab over two years; collaborated with models and makeup artists to direct shoots, styling, and lighting to achieve polished imagery aligned with client branding.
Freelance Photographer at Freelance (Canada & Iran)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Successfully executed over 500 professional photography projects spanning fashion, beauty, wedding, kids, and event photography, consistently exceeding client expectations.
UX/UI Designer at Self-Employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Independently designed and redesigned web and mobile interfaces, delivering user-centered, functional, and visually engaging digital products. Worked on responsive websites, dashboards, and interactive prototypes; applied human-centered design, usability testing, and design system principles to create scalable experiences. Notable projects included a conceptual redesign for Habitat Furniture and collaboration on Bestrip travel planning platform.
Content Creator at Photography Page (Personal Brand)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Content Creator for photography page with over 160K followers, building photography-related content and engaging audiences.
Content Creator at Photography Page
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Content creator for photography page with over 160K followers; produced photography-centered content and contributed to branding and audience engagement.
Photographer & Visual Content Creator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance portrait photographer, producing visual content for clients and campaigns. Applied photography expertise to enhance composition, color, and visual aesthetics in UX/UI design projects.

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education