Hi there, I’m Kira
I’m a creative and adaptable UX designer with a background in e-commerce, project and content management, and digital marketing. I use data to design solutions to a multitude of problems, creating interfaces that are accessible and easy to use. In my free time I enjoy reading, baking, running, and spending time outside.
Looking for opportunities in the SF Bay Area or NYC.
Tools & Skills:
Tools: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Squarespace, HTML, CSS, SQL
Skills: User research, problem statements, personas, information architecture, design systems, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
Education:
Google UX Design Certificate - Coursera | 2025
B.A. in Media Studies and B.A. in English - University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA) | 2016
Work Experience:
E-Commerce Lead - Kick Ash Products
Ellison Bay, WI | March 2022 – October 2024
Created and updated Squarespace website content, promotions, and product details
Analyzed data to create weekly production reports and develop production goals
Led operations of production, baking, packaging, and shipping of bakery items
Digital Content Publishing Specialist (Independent Contractor) - Amsive Digital
New York, NY | November 2021 – August 2022
Built and maintained WordPress website content using custom HTML and CSS
Edited and optimized content by adding formatting, hyperlinks, and metadata
Conducted thorough quality checks for grammar, spelling, design, and layout
Website & Email Marketing Associate - Minted
San Francisco, CA | July 2016 – September 2020
Created, formatted, and published banners, landing pages, blog posts, and navigation
Wrote and edited long-form content (1,000-2,000 words) to improve SEO rankings
Launched email marketing campaigns, ensuring accurate content and user experience