Hi, I’m
Rex Cheng
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Performance-oriented interface designer with excellent understanding of technologies, accessibility requirements and performance capabilities. Dedicated to optimizing human-computer interactions for diverse applications. Expert in design development and optimization.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FreelanceLos Angeles, CA
UI/UX Designer
04.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Created user flows and design systems for multiple clients including Phoneadd inc Worked closely with management and development for user- centered designs Researched and conceptualized new marketing materials client needs wireframes and did low fidelity mockups for website, mobile (IOS,Android) Environments: Sketch, Invision, Figma, Zeplin, HTML, CSS, Netlify, GitHub, Bootstrap.
Payforward LLCValencia, CA
Lead UI/UX Designer
10.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Product team to prototype, design and deliver the UI and UX experience with a lean design process: research, design, test, and iterate
- Created user flows and designed systems for product and development team
- Created user flows and design systems for the company’s products Assisted in Front-End Integration and functionality to B2C
- Wireframes and low fidelity mockups for website and applications Emails for marketing campaigns Worked closely with Development, Program Management, Marketing Research, and other teams to develop user-centered features
- Worked on mobile app (IOS, Android) for users in the Medical and E-Commerce space Tracked users rewards through healthy living and medical check ups Helped users find products they can buy in stores through their program Environments: Figma, Sketch, Invision, Zeplin, AWS, Airtable, HTML, CSS
FreelanceLos Angeles, CA
UI/UX Designer
04.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Created user flows and design systems for multiple clients
- Worked closely with management and development for user- centered designs Researched and conceptualized new marketing materials for e-commerce website wireframes and did low fidelity mockups for website Built Bootstrap website for client Environments: Sketch, Invision, Figma, Zeplin, HTML, CSS, Netlify, GitHub, Bootstrap.
Independent ContractorLos Angeles, CA
UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer / Visual Designer
04.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Prospect Medical Holdings (Apr 2020) – Rapid Prototype/Mock-ups/Wireframes for Medical Provider Mobile Application
- CalOptima (February 2019 - finished) – (UX 85%/FED 15%) Conducted research for and creation of Rapid Prototype/Mock-ups/Wireframes
- Assisted in Front-End Integration and functionality to B2C
- BOND Agency (Apr - April 2018 finished) – (UX 100%) Created wireframes, rapid prototypes, and designed user experiences
- Conducted research, design sketches, flow diagrams, wireframes, and mock-ups
- Siltanen and Partners (Aug - August 2018 finished) – (FED 100%) Created stylesheets
- Added functionality to web applications
- Developed web application for responsiveness for mobile and desktop
- Environments: Sketch, Invision, Zeplin, HTML, CSS (LESS/SASS), jQuery, BitBucket, Photoshop, Bootstrap, Axure, TFS.
DIRECTV (Bought out by AT&T)El Segundo, CA
POC Designer / UI /UX Designer / Visual Designer
03.2015 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Created design sketches, flow diagrams, wireframes, rapid prototypes and mock-ups for TV, web and mobile (IOS, Android) for B2C products
- This includes Comic Con, AFI, Twitch, and Spotify (Seen in Portfolio) Collaborate with teammates to create interactive proof-of-concept projects and user interface
- Conducted research and documented accordingly
- Digital file preparation to send to developers
- Quick turnarounds for asset management for developer and QA Digital project management with teammates
- Distributed work to each member of my team, helped and guidance, and mentored each employee to be better
- Environments: Photoshop, Jira, Illustrator, Agile, Scrums
Independent ContractorLos Angeles, CA
UX/UI Designer / Front-End Developer / Visual Designer
04.2012 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Worked for multiple clients as an independent contractor
- Translated prototypes, wireframes, and mock-ups into web applications
- Managed stylesheets
- Customized and skinned templates in Magento and WordPress Flash/HTML animation, Email Development NBC Universal (Diamond Web Services) - Converted PSD mock-ups into web applications and managed stylesheets (Seen in Portfolio) Little Bean Sprout (Diamond Web Services) – Converted PSD mock-ups into e-commerce pages
- Skinned pages in Magento City of Pasadena – Did wireframe and mock-up redesign of website
- Converted mock-ups to web applications Kern Organization – Converted mock-ups to HTML, Email Development Environments: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Jason, Photoshop, Final Cut, Vagrant, Magento, WordPress, Virtual Box, Twitter Bootstrap, GitHub, Jira, Agile, Scrums, Online Scrums
Trailer Park PublishingHollywood, CA
Front-End Developer
10.2010 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Publishing division making ePubs books with audio, animation, and video capabilities
- Digital project management with responsibilities included front end development, Quality control and delivery with aggressive deadlines
- Environments: HTML 4/5, CSS 3, Audacity, QuickTime, Agile, Scrums
Education
University of PhoenixPasadena, CA
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
07.2007
Skills
- Website Architecture
- Wireframing and Prototype Design
- Usability and Accessibility
- Information Architecture
- Mobile Application Development
- CSS
- Functionality Testing
- Code Writing
- Agile Methodology
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Color Palettes
- Creative and Innovative
- Visual Design
- UX Design
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Design, Layout, and Typography
Affiliations
- hockey
- live music
- pop culture enthusiast
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UI/UX Designer
Freelance
04.2023 - 10.2023
Lead UI/UX Designer
Payforward LLC
10.2021 - 03.2023
UI/UX Designer
Freelance
04.2020 - 10.2021
UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer / Visual Designer
Independent Contractor
04.2018 - 04.2020
POC Designer / UI /UX Designer / Visual Designer
DIRECTV (Bought out by AT&T)
03.2015 - 04.2018
UX/UI Designer / Front-End Developer / Visual Designer
Independent Contractor
04.2012 - 03.2015
Front-End Developer
Trailer Park Publishing
10.2010 - 04.2012
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
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