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Hi, I'm Ece (AJ) Karaca, a digital product designer with a decade of experience. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster genuine connections and continuously learning to drive meaningful innovation. I specialize in product design across multiple platforms and leading teams to create engaging, seamless user experiences. I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating to bring thoughtful and impactful designs to life.…Hi, I'm Ece (AJ) Karaca, a digital product designer with a decade of experience. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster genuine connections and continuously learning to drive meaningful innovation. I specialize in product design across multiple platforms and leading teams to create engaging, seamless user experiences. I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating to bring thoughtful and impactful designs to life.

Ece (AJ) Karaca

Product Designer, UX Designer, UI Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Ece (AJ) Karaca, a digital product designer with a decade of experience. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster genuine connections and continuously learning to drive meaningful innovation. I specialize in product design across multiple platforms and leading teams to create engaging, seamless user experiences. I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating to bring thoughtful and impactful designs to life.…Hi, I'm Ece (AJ) Karaca, a digital product designer with a decade of experience. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster genuine connections and continuously learning to drive meaningful innovation. I specialize in product design across multiple platforms and leading teams to create engaging, seamless user experiences. I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating to bring thoughtful and impactful designs to life.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Ece (AJ) Karaca, a digital product designer with a decade of experience. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster genuine connections and continuously learning to drive meaningful innovation.

I specialize in product design across multiple platforms and leading teams to create engaging, seamless user experiences. I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating to bring thoughtful and impactful designs to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Product Designer at iHeartRadio

August 1, 2020 - June 17, 2024

Spearheaded the creation and lifecycle management of core product and UX across mobile, web, CTV, automotive, and voice platforms, ensuring engaging and seamless interactions. Utilized quantitative and qualitative research to inform product strategy, influencing features that engage over 30 million users. Streamlined and oversaw a robust design system, reducing UI component creation by 90% and boosting UX and engineering teams' efficiency by 30%. Established and refined internal processes for documentation, delivery, QA, and maintenance, enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency. Mentored, hired, and led teams, providing professional development through ideation workshops, lunch & learn events, and direct feedback.

HMI/UX Designer at Volvo Trucks North America

July 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020

Designed and conceptualized UI and interactions for driver information and in-vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on intuitive functionality, safety, and legal compliance. Developed personas for truck drivers, fleet owners, and managers, tailoring designs to meet specific needs and environmental conditions. Conducted field research and user testing to validate design concepts and ensure alignment with user expectations.

UX Researcher & Designer at Capstone Project at Westminster Thurber, Ohio Living Facility

August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Facilitated co-design sessions with clients to identify customer experience pain points and opportunities at an older adults living facility. Researched and developed UX solutions aimed at improving quality of life and aiding the transition of older adults into new living environments.

Art Director at Ohio State University, Office of Diversity Inclusion Latinx Magazine

June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018

Orchestrated the visual design and layout for the Latinx ¿Que Pasa? Magazine, working closely with editors and writers to mirror the collective vision and uphold high design standards. Transformed complex quantitative data into engaging infographics to clarify and highlight key issues for readers.

Graphic Designer at GeoID Design Company, Turkey

February 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015

Provided graphic design services.

Editorial Design Intern at Doğan Burda Magazine, Turkey

June 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013

Assisted with editorial design tasks.

Graphic Design Intern at Ajans-Turk Media & Printing I.C., Turkey

June 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012

Assisted with graphic design projects.