👋 Hi, I’m Soojin
I am a product designer with a unique blend of expertise in UX research, UX/UI design, and emerging technologies. With a BFA in Visual Communication Design and two master's degrees in Design Intelligence (HCI) and Technology Innovation (CS), I have 5 years of professional experience spanning tech companies, design agencies, and startups. My comprehensive skill set includes leading projects from ideation to launch, mentoring at the Google Developers Group, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. My multidisciplinary education and diverse work experiences equip me to create products that delight users while achieving business objectives. I'm excited about the possibilities that lie at the intersection of design, technology, and user satisfaction, and I'm always eager to tackle new challenges in these areas!
I'm always happy to chat
- Say hello at soojin.ux@gmail.com !
Experience
Senior Product Designer | T-Mobile, 2023 - Present
Spearheaded AI-driven chatbot enhancements for T-Mobile's multi-platform experience, reducing projected user response times by 30%, and transformed digital user journeys with seamless AI integrations
Partnered with Microsoft on pioneering ChatGPT initiatives, presenting high-impact prototypes to executive leadership and securing their buy-in for advanced user-centric solutions
Led end-to-end UX design processes for web, Android, and iOS platforms in the Digital Innovation Lab, emphasizing data-driven wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes
Cultivated the next generation of designers by mentoring interns on core UX methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and user-focused design innovation.
Senior UX Designer | Foundation Design, 2022 - 2023
Devised robust design strategies for creator monetization, contents, and community on the iOS platform, ensuring coherent information architecture and seamless user flows. Directed E2E design processes, catalyzing collaborative workshops with developers, product managers, and UX professionals. Conducted pivotal usability tests, optimizing product designs based on performance KPIs.
Lead UX Designer | Belk, 2023
Provided direction on 2023 initiate roadmaps and guided the UX team from initial concept to user flows, wireframes, and final design specifications for the app, mobile web, and responsive web design. Created 2023 new design system and components. Creating rapid prototyping to conduct A/B testing with users
Graduate Product Designer | Meta, 2022
Designed a VR maker space that can manipulate real-world machines in real-time. Conducted secondary and primary research for VR and education. Designed 2D interface for VR space, prototyping, and conducting usability tests
Product Designer | Dallem, 2020-2021
B2B/B2C multi-platforms (mobile/web) application redesign for enterprise customer welfare service. Mentored UX design interns such as teaching UX design and giving design feedback
Lead UX Designer | Mondrian AI, 2019 - 2020
Led E2E design of an enterprise-scale suite that enables engineers to build complex AI applications on one integrated cloud platform. Designed full branding and design system.
The company revenue increased by 300%, and it is used in 8 enterprise organizations such as Samsung Display, Hyundai, and the State University of New York. Awarded the top rate of Good Software certificate. The client's AI research efficiency rose from 76% to 91%.
User Experience Researcher | Hyundai Motors Company, 2019
Conducted usability and operability evaluations of the entire self-driving car experience based on multiple user scenarios with a concept car. Awarded a patent. Analyzed and synthesized data to derive solutions that enhance the driving experience of future autonomous vehicles for Hyundai Motors.
UX Designer | IKEA, 2019
Conducted qualitative and quantitative research. Designed and prototyped 3 solution areas for IKEA’s future concept including a personalized furniture-generating platform, smart furniture, and IoT hardware
Created high-fidelity mockups for web, app, and hardware, UX scenarios, and concept sketches. Designed web and app which used Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) to create personalized furniture
UX Designer | Wellbuy, 2018
Launched service with a mobile application that connects customers to restaurants to reduce surplus unsold food
Led design strategy with new service direction based on user research insights. Conducted MVP tests to prove the new concept. Created 120 mobile pages in two months through an agile UX process. Collaborated with PMs, designers, and engineers
Attained a 495% revenue increase and 10.7 times increased in subscribers. Acquired by Last Order.
Recommendation
Sam Summer
Principal Designer | Foundation Design
[Sam managed Soojin Directly]
“ I look forward to meetings in which Soojin shares work, knowing that her decisions will be carefully considered, her presentations will be crystal clear, and her receptiveness to feedback will jump-start productive conversations.
Above all, Soojin is outstandingly proactive, often answering seemingly baffling questions with totally unexpected, already-finished explorations. Soojin would be a valuable addition to any team in need of a designer who can take initiative, navigate ambiguity, and untangle complex needs. “
Interesting about Soojin
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UX Journey from the passion for Arts & Design
My journey as a designer started with my passion for Arts & Design. I learned traditional designs to enhance my visual skills.
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Contribute my skills to make positive impacts
I always looked for the opportunity to make positive impacts with my skill sets.
Once, I volunteered to draw illustrations for free programming lectures on Youtube to help people, after that subscribers increased by 311k. -
Mentoring designers at Google GDG since 2019
I am mentoring designers as a UX Designer & Organizer at the Google GDG since 2019. We are creating a better community to learn programming and design.
Also, we organized AI, Flutter, and Kotlin study groups to teach people.
5 HCI Publications
IDJ 2023
IEEE 2022
quEASY: A tilting interface to alleviate vehicle-induced motion sickness in passengers
PETRA 2022
[Best Paper Award] An Adaptive Tilting Interface to Alleviate Motion Sickness for Passengers in Vehicles
Thesis 2021
Journey Bot: Designing a Chatbot-Based Interactive Visualization Tool for Design Research
HICSS 2020
Journey Bot: Designing a Chatbot-Based Interactive Visualization Tool for Design Research
“Fine-Dusty”: Gamification of Particulate Matter Risk Communication.