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Julia Cagnina
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Julia Cagnina

Chicago,IL

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Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Lead Product DesignerGame UI UX InternWeb DesignerProduct Designer

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Full Time

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RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Open to relocation: No

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Healthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home option401k match

Summary

Visionary product designer with expertise in wireframing, prototyping, and accessibility design. Known for enhancing user experiences and implementing design systems that align with business goals, driving measurable improvements in user engagement and satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Product Designer

CompareMedsRx
Schaumburg, Illinois
01.2025 - Current
  • Built the brand and product identity from the ground up, delivering everything from foundational style guides to full-scale wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes that supported a user base growth of 60,000 to 330,000 in 1 year.
  • Spearheaded the end-to-end design lifecycle for a prescription discount platform, progressing from initial wireframes and high-fidelity mockups to complex interactive prototypes to streamline the user journey.
  • Championed the product vision by leading cross-functional design sprints and presenting high-stakes concepts to investors and stakeholders, ensuring seamless alignment between business goals and technical execution.
  • Leveraged AI tools to engineer responsive, accessible HubSpot environments from Figma mockups, ensuring full compliance while drastically increasing deployment velocity for a rapid market entry.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.

Game UI UX Intern

Tanbii
Chicago, Illinois
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Designed navigational UX solutions in agile environment, lowering bounce rate by 20% for emerging web2 eco-friendly mobile game.
  • Redesigned carbon tracking feature, increasing user engagement by 25% and task completion by 15%.
  • Developed animated loading screens and marketing materials, enhancing user retention by 10% and increasing in-app interactions.

Web Designer

Freelance
Chicago, Illinois
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Designed user-friendly websites that increased client engagement and satisfaction.
  • Implemented accessibility standards to make websites usable for people with disabilities.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to update them on project progress, fostering strong relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design W/ Minor in User Exp. Design

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • UX UI Design (App & Web)
  • Wireframing and Prototyping
  • User Research
  • Accessibility & Responsive Design
  • Design Systems
  • Information architecture
  • Visual Communication
  • Product Strategy
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Timeline

Lead Product Designer

CompareMedsRx
01.2025 - Current

Game UI UX Intern

Tanbii
04.2024 - 01.2025

Web Designer

Freelance
10.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design W/ Minor in User Exp. Design

Southern New Hampshire University

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