Zahra Golestanha

Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Product Designer at Paycom
September 1, 2024 - Present
Engaged in Agile, cross-functional collaboration with developers, product management, and product strategy to design and enhance Time and Attendance features, improving usability, user flows efficiency, and visual design. Designed an automation system for punch change requests, reducing manager review time by 45% and improving payroll accuracy across 65M+ annual submissions
Product Designer at Fini
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Created strategic landing pages, leveraging Figma for wireframes and rapid prototyping, contributing to a 15% rise in lead conversion through A/B testing and user research. Redesigned Fini website using design thinking methodology and responsive design, boosting user engagement by 20%
User Experience Design (UX Design) Intern at The Verse
February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Exercised project management and cross-functional collaboration as a project owner, integrating user-centered design principles and complex problem-solving while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations
UX Designer and UX Researcher at Tech Fleet
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Led market research and competitive analysis to inform design decisions, and created user-centered design solutions, including user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
Graduate Researcher / Designer at Immersive Design Research Lab
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Designed and developed an AR landmark-based wayfinding iOS app for neurodiverse students, employing complex problem-solving and innovative solutions to foster an inclusive campus environment and promote social justice. Executed user research and usability testing, leading to a 35% increase in user satisfaction
UI Designer at Yar
July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Led the refinement of brand identity and UI design, utilizing tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma to create digital graphics and high-fidelity mockups that improved brand recognition by 40%. Created a design system that enhanced visual design consistency and scalability across mobile and web platforms
UX Design Intern at The Verse
February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Exercised project management and cross-functional collaboration as a project owner, integrating user-centered design principles and complex problem-solving while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.

Education

MA in Human Experience Design Interactions at California State University Long Beach (CSULB)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2022
BSc in Architecture at University of Tehran (UT)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017
MA in Human Experience Design Interactions at California State University Long Beach (CSULB)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2022
BSc in Architecture at University of Tehran (UT)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

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