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I am a human-centered UX/UI Designer with a Master’s in UX/UI Design Development and hands-on experience in creating intuitive, accessible, cross-cultural, and data-rich digital experiences for highly complex functional domains. My multidisciplinary background blends UX/UI design, interaction design, immersive media including AR/VR, and public relations and advertising. I am passionate about applying human-centered design approaches to enhance accessibility, aesthetic appeal, and usability of products through innovative and intuitive design solutions. Currently, I am seeking a role as a UX/UI designer or product designer where I can leverage my diverse skills and experiences to develop innovative digital products that provide meaningful user experiences. I enjoy collaborating in Agile environments and continuously iterating based on usability testing and research to solve complex design challenges and deliver impactful solutions that improve user satisfaction and business outcomes.…I am a human-centered UX/UI Designer with a Master’s in UX/UI Design Development and hands-on experience in creating intuitive, accessible, cross-cultural, and data-rich digital experiences for highly complex functional domains. My multidisciplinary background blends UX/UI design, interaction design, immersive media including AR/VR, and public relations and advertising. I am passionate about applying human-centered design approaches to enhance accessibility, aesthetic appeal, and usability of products through innovative and intuitive design solutions. Currently, I am seeking a role as a UX/UI designer or product designer where I can leverage my diverse skills and experiences to develop innovative digital products that provide meaningful user experiences. I enjoy collaborating in Agile environments and continuously iterating based on usability testing and research to solve complex design challenges and deliver impactful solutions that improve user satisfaction and business outcomes.

Meltem Alay

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +3

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I am a human-centered UX/UI Designer with a Master’s in UX/UI Design Development and hands-on experience in creating intuitive, accessible, cross-cultural, and data-rich digital experiences for highly complex functional domains. My multidisciplinary background blends UX/UI design, interaction design, immersive media including AR/VR, and public relations and advertising. I am passionate about applying human-centered design approaches to enhance accessibility, aesthetic appeal, and usability of products through innovative and intuitive design solutions. Currently, I am seeking a role as a UX/UI designer or product designer where I can leverage my diverse skills and experiences to develop innovative digital products that provide meaningful user experiences. I enjoy collaborating in Agile environments and continuously iterating based on usability testing and research to solve complex design challenges and deliver impactful solutions that improve user satisfaction and business outcomes.…I am a human-centered UX/UI Designer with a Master’s in UX/UI Design Development and hands-on experience in creating intuitive, accessible, cross-cultural, and data-rich digital experiences for highly complex functional domains. My multidisciplinary background blends UX/UI design, interaction design, immersive media including AR/VR, and public relations and advertising. I am passionate about applying human-centered design approaches to enhance accessibility, aesthetic appeal, and usability of products through innovative and intuitive design solutions. Currently, I am seeking a role as a UX/UI designer or product designer where I can leverage my diverse skills and experiences to develop innovative digital products that provide meaningful user experiences. I enjoy collaborating in Agile environments and continuously iterating based on usability testing and research to solve complex design challenges and deliver impactful solutions that improve user satisfaction and business outcomes.

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I am a human-centered UX/UI Designer with a Master’s in UX/UI Design Development and hands-on experience in creating intuitive, accessible, cross-cultural, and data-rich digital experiences for highly complex functional domains. My multidisciplinary background blends UX/UI design, interaction design, immersive media including AR/VR, and public relations and advertising. I am passionate about applying human-centered design approaches to enhance accessibility, aesthetic appeal, and usability of products through innovative and intuitive design solutions.

Currently, I am seeking a role as a UX/UI designer or product designer where I can leverage my diverse skills and experiences to develop innovative digital products that provide meaningful user experiences. I enjoy collaborating in Agile environments and continuously iterating based on usability testing and research to solve complex design challenges and deliver impactful solutions that improve user satisfaction and business outcomes.

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Work Experience

Graduate Assistant at Department of Digital Art and Design, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)

May 31, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Led a thesis project designing and validating an AR-based onboarding experience for Airbnb guests, using mental model mapping, tree testing, and card-sorting methodologies to reduce communication overhead and increase profitability. Developed 'Desolate Escape,' a third-person zombie survival game in Unity, utilizing event-driven mechanics and Mixamo character rigs for enhanced immersion. Prototyped AR story experiences using Adobe Aero inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Led UX research for Bigscreen VR, improving content discoverability and social interaction. Redesigned accessibility features for National Geographic's digital platforms, creating an audible UI for diverse users. Explored sustainable architectural design with Unity, and prototyped IoT sensory feedback for a smart coffee maker. Maintained the department’s eye-tracking lab for UX studies and guided undergraduates. Participated in a Meta x NYIT workshop to ideate an AI co-pilot to enhance group chat health, proposing a sca

Graduate Assistant at Department of Digital Art and Design, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)

May 1, 2025 - August 23, 2025

Led a thesis project developing an AR-based onboarding experience for Airbnb guests, validated by extensive user testing, significantly reducing host-guest communication time by 60%. Designed and developed a Unity-based third-person zombie survival game boosting engagement by 40%. Prototyped innovative AR story experiences using Adobe Aero, increasing user dwell time by 30%. Conducted UX research and usability testing for Bigscreen VR, improving user satisfaction by 35%. Redesigned accessibility features for National Geographic, achieving a 4.9/5 user experience rating. Explored sustainable architectural designs and prototyped IoT integrations for accessibility improvements. Maintained eye-tracking lab operations supporting 20+ UX studies and participated in a Meta x NYIT workshop to design an AI co-pilot feature projected to increase conversation continuity by 20%.

Graphic Designer/Social Media Specialist at UTM Design

June 30, 2021 - July 17, 2025

Illustrated and designed brochures and flyers; generated social media and marketing collateral using Canva and Adobe Suite; proactively sought training to stay current with UX design trends, tools, and methodologies.

Graphic Designer / Social Media Specialist at UTM Design

June 1, 2021 - August 23, 2025

Designed over 100 marketing collateral pieces boosting brand engagement by 25% on Instagram and Facebook. Developed a reusable design system increasing production efficiency by 22%. Collaborated on monthly campaigns leading to a 12% average increase in lead generation through design-driven content refreshes.

Graphic Designer at Pir Sultan Abdal Cultural Associates

May 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025

Generated, edited, published, and shared engaging content on social channels; brainstormed campaign ideas with management; created and refined graphic design components of organizational projects.

Graphic Designer at Pir Sultan Abdal Cultural Associates

May 1, 2019 - August 23, 2025

Created and scheduled visual content for multiple social media platforms increasing online reach by 30% in six months. Co-led campaign sessions that enhanced visual identity for community events, raising attendance by 20%. Produced culturally-informed graphic materials supporting nonprofit public engagement and awareness.