United States

UX Design

UI/ Visual Design

Industrial Design

Branding and Identity Design

Product Design

Customer Experience (CX)

Interaction Design

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Casmir Valeri

User Experience Designer

Usability Testing

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Critical-thinking

Presentation skills

Project management

Human computer interaction

Information architecture

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

ChatGPT

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Affinity

Miro

Public Speaking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Accessibility

Market research

User research

Typography

Tone consistency

Quantitative research

Prototyping

Product roadmap

Product strategy

Qualitative research

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Making remote and globally distributed teams work for you and your needs.

Working remotely

Learn essential burnout prevention techniques and replenish physical and emotional energy.

Managing burnout

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Dealing with imposter syndrome

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

Getting the most out of my internship

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to successfully prepare and position yourself for a job promotion?

How to get promoted

How to ask for a promotion and negotiate for salary raise?

Negotiating a job offer

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Design career path

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review

Practice HR, technical and behavioural interviews with mentors.

Practice mock interviews

Talk to people who've broken into the tech industry and learn their stories.

Breaking into tech

Learn the best ways to answer technical interview questions with frameworks

Acing technical interview questions

How to create a positive workplace culture that drives collaboration and productivity?

Fostering a good team culture

How to maintain trust, commitment, accountability deliver results while handling conflict

Avoiding common dysfunctions

Developed dynamic e-commerce incentive framework, integrating user insights, wireframing, prototyping, design system development, and market analysis, further resulting in substantial surge in enrollments and revenue. Employed user studies, problem identification, prototypes, and wireframes for comprehensive enhancements in search, product listing, and product presentation usability. Assessed and reported design challenges to leadership, fostering open communication and prompt problem resolution. Advocated for UX excellence, emphasizing Figma file organization & layouts, prioritizing design system roadmaps, as well as recognizing and applying ADA requirements.

Conceptualized and developed comprehensive B2B and B2C user experiences, taking into account system requirements, design system implementation, information architecture, wireframes, and prototyping. Conducted usability testing, refining designs based on user feedback.  Conveyed intricate technical specifications to geographically dispersed development teams by means of comprehensive design development documentation.

Headed the design and development of SLB ProdOps, culminating in a 6-month, $3.2 million dollar contract for the design agency.

Led product design initiatives, applying user-centered methodologies to conceptualize and prototype innovative solutions. Conducted user research, translating insights into actionable design improvements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements. Utilized industry-standard tools and software to create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.

Achieved remarkable 30% reduction in manufacturing costs by crafting strategic design iterations, showcasing adept cost-management skills from original prototype development.

Served as company’s pilot product designer, establishing and implementing comprehensive design strategies. Optimized workflows, significantly boosting efficiency from initial customer interaction to final product delivery across all stages.

Increased efficiency by 50% or more through optimization of workflows, which significantly boosted productivity from initial customer interaction to final product delivery across all stages.

Championed innovative product and visual design strategies, applying user-centric methodologies to ideate and prototype compelling solutions. Offered consultation services pertaining to product management and mobile application design. Conducted brainstorming workshops, fostering innovative solutions to meet customer needs. Researched user trends, leveraging insights for data-driven design improvements executed using market competent tools and technologies.

Consistently delivered aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly designs as per project objectives and deadlines.

Managed design of websites, layouts, and marketing content for Iowa's largest real-estate management company. Employed iconography, visual frameworks, and design elements to establish a seamless, cohesive user experience. Partnered with product managers and UX researchers to ensure optimal design choices.

Achieved a 30% increase in key performance indicators by skillfully refining color, typography, layout, and visual design elements, demonstrating impactful design proficiency.

Communicated initial ideas, refined the design, and negotiated manufacturing costs to release a product for Japan's largest design company.

Created an engaging studio culture that taught the foundations of design thinking, idea communication, and professional practices in a first-year studio.

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