Hello! My name is Vera, and I am a Startup-savvy mid-level Product Designer at Gen AI Startup in San Francisco with a diverse professional background that includes prior experience in Public Relations and Performance Marketing. I am skilled in designing web & mobile apps, and design systems for tech companies. As a sole designer at a Gen AI Startup I am involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next feature to conducting usability study and tweaking pixels. I help to define and synthesize user requirements, as well as design end-to-end flows and visuals for the core chat and voice user experience. In terms of details, I have been leading five projects there. One of them is a huge project of creating an original Design System. The different projects are: billing process, create account flow, create persona flow, core experience (chat and voice exp.) I am offering mentorship to entry-level or Junior Product Designers. Schedule time for a chat or if you're in San Francisco/Bay Area, let's grab a coffee!
I recall my transition from PR and marketing to design. I felt lost and needed a clear road map. This challenging journey ultimately improved my skills. Today, I'm committed to guiding upcoming designers. I plan to expedite their learning process and steer them clear of potential obstacles. Having benefited from mentorship while becoming a product designer, I'm eager to give back and guide the next generation of designers and researchers right from the start.
π« Breaking into tech
π°οΈ Working remotely for the first time
π Dealing with imposter syndrome
π Being an immigrant in tech
π Being the only designer
ποΈ Building a design process
π Mock interviewing
π Resume and portfolio review
π©βπ Being a woman in tech
π§π½ββοΈ Being self taught
π± Technical career paths
π§ UX and UI design
π¨ Changing roles
β€οΈβπ₯ Building your first team
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