MAHNAZ
HAJESMAEILI
AI/UX/PRODUCT DESIGNER
Strategic thinker AI/UX/Product Designer with over four years of experience and a Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction. Specializes in transforming user insights and data analytics into impactful, inclusive digital products through a meticulous, data-driven approach. Proven success in aligning user needs with business goals, resulting in innovative design solutions that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Digital Product Development

Wireframing & Prototyping

UI/UX & Product Design

User Testing & Interaction Design

User Research & Market Analysis

Data-Driven Design

Leadership & Team Facilitation

Collaboration & Problem Solving

Strategic Content Creation

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Product Designer, Vance LLC August 2022 – May 2023
  • Identified critical areas for improvement and growth opportunities by conducting in-depth data analysis for the Holidate dating app, leading to enhanced user experience.

  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design, prototype, test, and launch the ice-breaking message feature on the Holidate app, resulting in an 18% increase in user engagement.

Product Designer, CashCool June 2020 – August 2021
  • Developed a detailed user persona and user flow for CashClub's landing page, ensuring a seamless user experience, by leveraging in-depth research data.

  • Employed Adobe XD and Miro to create affinity diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, enhancing the ideation process and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

  • Designed and implemented CashClub's landing page for CashCool, achieving a significant 63% increase in customer acquisition.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOFTWARES & LANGUAGES
Ball State University, Masters | Media Design and Human-computer Interaction
Stanford University,
DeepLearning.AI, Certification | Machine Learning Specialization
Udemy, Certification |
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for UX Design
Jeff White Course, Certification |
UX Storytelling
Google, Certification |
Foundations of User Experience Design
Shahid Bahonar University, Bachelors | English Literature
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UI/UX Designer, BraveBinary January 2022 – May 2023
  • Identified critical areas for improvement and growth opportunities by conducting in-depth data analysis for the Holidate dating app, leading to enhanced user experience.

  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design, prototype, test, and launch the ice-breaking message feature on the Holidate app, resulting in an 18% increase in user engagement.

Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, CRMs (Shopify, WordPress), Jira, IBM Watsonx

HTML5/CSS3, Python

UX/Product Designer, LBC Laboratories LLC June 2023 – July 2024
  • Redesigned the subsidiary company website, leading to a 12.8% increase in conversion rate over three months, utilizing methods such as heuristic evaluation, usability testing, and A/B testing.

  • Managed and optimized user experience through data analytics tools like Google Analytics and Hotjar, directly contributing to enhanced website performance and user engagement.

  • Led a cross-functional team across design, sales, and marketing, fostering collaboration and creating content that aligns with the company’s strategic goals.

  • Completed Shopify website design training, leading to a significant 94% reduction in website redesign costs.

Product Designer & AI Event Specialist, SWARM Community May 2024 – Present
  • Collaborate with the CEO to plan and organize AI-related events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and vision, and identity.
  • Conduct market research on AI events and hackathons to identify best practices and innovative approaches for effective event planning.
  • Create user flows to design optimal experiences for various event participants, enhancing overall engagement and satisfaction.
AI Trainer and Quality Analyst, Outlier June 2024 – Present
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant, Ball State University August 2021 – May 2023
English Teacher, Olive Tree Training Center. December 2018 – January 2020
Sales Representative, SEAGULL May 2017 – August 2017
Product Designer, Vance LLC August 2022 – May 2023
  • Identified critical areas for improvement and growth opportunities by conducting in-depth data analysis for the Holidate dating app, leading to enhanced user experience.

  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design, prototype, test, and launch the ice-breaking message feature on the Holidate app, resulting in an 18% increase in user engagement.

Product Designer & AI Event Specialist, SWARM Community May 2024 – Present
  • Collaborate with the CEO to plan and organize AI-related events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and vision.
  • Conduct market research on AI events and hackathons to identify best practices and innovative approaches for effective event planning.
  • Create user flows to design optimal experiences for various event participants, enhancing overall engagement and satisfaction.
UX/Product Designer, LBC Laboratories LLC June 2023 – July 2024
  • Redesigned the subsidiary company website, leading to a 12.8% increase in conversion rate over three months, utilizing heuristic evaluation, usability testing, and A/B testing methods.

  • Managed and optimized user experience through data analytics tools like Google Analytics and Hotjar, directly contributing to enhanced website performance and user engagement.

  • Led a cross-functional team across design, sales, and marketing, fostering collaboration and creating content that aligns with the company’s strategic goals.

  • Completed specialized Shopify website design training, leading to a significant 94% reduction in website redesign costs.

UI/UX Designer, BraveBinary January 2022 – May 2023
  • Identified critical areas for improvement and growth opportunities by conducting in-depth data analysis for the Holidate dating app, leading to enhanced user experience.

  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design, prototype, test, and launch the ice-breaking message feature on the Holidate app, resulting in an 18% increase in user engagement.

Product Designer, CashCool June 2020 – August 2021
  • Developed a detailed user persona and user flow for CashClub's landing page, ensuring a seamless user experience, by leveraging in-depth research data.

  • Employed Adobe XD and Miro to create affinity diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, enhancing the ideation process and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

  • Designed and implemented CashClub's landing page for CashCool, achieving a significant 63% increase in customer acquisition.

AI Trainer and Quality Analyst, Outlier / Jun 2024 – Present
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant, Ball State University / Aug 2021 – May 2023
English Teacher, Olive Tree Training Center / Dec 2018 – Jan 2020
Sales Representative, SEAGULL / May 2017 – Aug 2017
Ball State University,
Master of Science in Media Design and Human-computer Interaction

Stanford University,
DeepLearning.AI, Certification | Machine Learning Specialization

Udemy Certification |
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for UX Design

Jeff White Course, Certification |
UX Storytelling

Google Certification |
Foundations of User Experience Design

Shahid Bahonar University,
BA in | English Literature