Katrina Hirsch
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Senior Design Technologist with 7+ years of front-end experience, specializing in design systems, accessibility, and user-focused development. Passionate about combining design and engineering to deliver impactful digital experiences. Currently pursuing NN/g’s UX Master Certification.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Design Technologist
BrainGu
08.2022 - Current
- Lead development of design systems and reusable components to improve performance, accessibility, and consistency across products.
- Translate complex UX/UI into responsive, production-ready code and scalable front-end architectures.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, mentor developers, and guide best practices for front-end engineering.
Front End Developer
Saffire
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Built and maintained custom, responsive websites for clients, translating UX/UI designs into performant, accessible code.
- Developed interactive features and applications with JavaScript and CSS/SCSS, balancing design fidelity with technical feasibility.
- Collaborated with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers to deliver reliable, user-focused digital experiences.
Engineering Intern
ThinkShout
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted in developing and maintaining nonprofit client websites, focusing on front-end functionality and content management.
- Supported senior engineers in debugging, code reviews, and feature implementation while gaining hands-on experience with collaborative workflows.
- Contributed to accessible, user-friendly digital solutions aligned with the company's mission-driven clients.
Client & Customer Solutions Manager (Bold Type Tickets)
The Stranger
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed client relationships for Bold Type Tickets, supporting event organizers with ticketing setup, sales, and reporting.
- Coordinated with internal teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve the customer experience.
- Delivered responsive client support while helping streamline operations for a high-volume, fast-paced events platform.
Education
Front End Engineering & Design -
Epicodus
Portland, OR02.2017
Film / Cultural Anthropology - undefined
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05.2008
Skills
- HTML
- CSS/SCSS
- JavaScript (Node, React, Next, Vue, Angular, etc)
- Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- RESTful APIs
- Unit & E2E Testing
- Node Package Management
- CI/CD Pipelines
- UI/UX Design
- Design Systems
- Atomic Design
- Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Adobe XD
- Storybook
Certification
UX Certification, Nielsen Norman Group
Other
- Community Manager — The Flenser (Mar 2021 – Present)
Support operations and digital presence for an independent record label, fostering engagement across niche music communities. - Volunteer — XRAY.FM (Mar 2016 – Present)
Contribute to a Portland-based nonprofit community radio station, supporting programming that amplifies diverse voices and cultural storytelling. - Co-founder / Co-director — Womxn House (May 2018 – Jul 2020)
Established and managed a community arts space dedicated to underrepresented artists, coordinating programming and fostering inclusive creative communities.
Timeline
Senior Design Technologist
BrainGu
08.2022 - Current
Front End Developer
Saffire
05.2018 - 07.2022
Engineering Intern
ThinkShout
06.2017 - 08.2017
Client & Customer Solutions Manager (Bold Type Tickets)
The Stranger
06.2014 - 02.2016
Film / Cultural Anthropology - undefined
Moorpark College
Front End Engineering & Design -
Epicodus
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