Hi, I'm Paria Taghvai, a detail-oriented UX Designer based in Houston, TX, with over 2 years of experience turning complex ideas into simple, user-friendly experiences that improve usability and business performance. I focus on surfacing friction points early and redesigning them into clearer, more intuitive journeys that drive better engagement and outcomes. I thrive on collaboration with product and engineering teams to translate real user needs into practical design decisions, helping improve overall product clarity and consistency across the product while supporting user satisfaction and retention. I’ve built a Figma design system, improved navigation and workflows, and conducted usability tests to iteratively boost task completion. I apply WCAG standards to enhance accessibility and responsive layouts, ensuring a positive, inclusive user experience across products.

PARIA TAGHVAEI

Hi, I'm Paria Taghvai, a detail-oriented UX Designer based in Houston, TX, with over 2 years of experience turning complex ideas into simple, user-friendly experiences that improve usability and business performance. I focus on surfacing friction points early and redesigning them into clearer, more intuitive journeys that drive better engagement and outcomes. I thrive on collaboration with product and engineering teams to translate real user needs into practical design decisions, helping improve overall product clarity and consistency across the product while supporting user satisfaction and retention. I’ve built a Figma design system, improved navigation and workflows, and conducted usability tests to iteratively boost task completion. I apply WCAG standards to enhance accessibility and responsive layouts, ensuring a positive, inclusive user experience across products.

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Hi, I’m Paria Taghvai, a detail-oriented UX Designer based in Houston, TX, with over 2 years of experience turning complex ideas into simple, user-friendly experiences that improve usability and business performance. I focus on surfacing friction points early and redesigning them into clearer, more intuitive journeys that drive better engagement and outcomes. I thrive on collaboration with product and engineering teams to translate real user needs into practical design decisions, helping improve overall product clarity and consistency across the product while supporting user satisfaction and retention.

I’ve built a Figma design system, improved navigation and workflows, and conducted usability tests to iteratively boost task completion. I apply WCAG standards to enhance accessibility and responsive layouts, ensuring a positive, inclusive user experience across products.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Product, UX/UI Designer at KeelWorks
January 1, 2024 - Present
Built a scalable Figma design system, speeding iteration by 40%. Redesigned navigation and user flows with the team, boosting feature adoption. Conducted and iterated designs in Figma and Maze, improving task completion by 25%. Applied WCAG accessibility standards to responsive layouts, reducing support tickets.
UX/UI Design Intern at Networtech
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led UX/UI redesign, cutting support requests by 20% and improving usability. Refined mobile UX patterns, lowering bounce rate and increasing session duration. Presented UX redesigns to stakeholders, aligning improvements with business goals. Delivered design assets within Agile sprints, coordinating with developers and product teams.
Graphic and Visual Designer at Contractor
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Designed brand-consistent digital and print visuals for marketing campaigns. Applied visual hierarchy and typography to improve clarity and engagement. Produced graphics supporting product launches and marketing initiatives.
UX/UI Designer at KeelWorks
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built a Figma design system to speed up the team’s work and ensure design consistency. Improved navigation and workflows enabling faster task completion and easier feature adoption. Conducted usability tests with Figma and Maze, iterating designs to boost task completion by 20%. Collaborated with product managers and developers to deliver detailed user flows and interaction specifications. Applied WCAG standards to enhance responsive layouts, guiding the user journey and improving usability.
UX/UI Designer at Networtech
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led UX/UI redesigns, cutting customer support requests and improving user satisfaction. Improved pricing and checkout flow to make purchasing easier, boosting conversions for B2B SaaS products. Optimized mobile UX by testing and refining interactions, helping users stay longer and engage more. Presented UX improvements to stakeholders, ensuring designs supported business goals. Delivered design assets on time within Agile sprints, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
UX Designer at KeelWorks
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built a Figma design system to speed up the team’s work and keep designs consistent. Improved navigation and workflow so users could complete tasks faster and adopt features more easily. Conducted usability tests with Figma and Maze, iterating designs to boost task completion by 20%. Collaborated with product managers and developers to deliver detailed user flows and interaction specifications. Applied WCAG standards to enhance responsive layouts, guiding the user journey and improving usability.
UX Designer at Networtech
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led UX/UI redesigns, cutting customer support requests and improving user satisfaction. Improved pricing and checkout flow to make purchasing easier, boosting conversions for B2B SaaS products. Optimized mobile UX by testing and refining interactions, helping users stay longer and engage more. Presented UX improvements to stakeholders, ensuring designs supported business goals. Delivered design assets on time within Agile sprints, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design at Shariaty University
January 11, 2004 - March 16, 2006
Associate degree in Web Design at Houston Community College
January 11, 2023 - March 16, 2026
Professional UX/UI Design Certification at Nexa land
July 4, 2023 - March 16, 2024
Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design at Shariaty University
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Associate degree, Web Design at Houston Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Professional UX/UI Design Certification at Nexaland
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design at Shariaty University
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Associate degree, Web Design at Houston Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Professional UX/UI Design Certification at Nexa land
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Qualifications

Professional UX/UI Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Professional UX/UI Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services