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THO GIANG

San Jose,CA

Summary

Aspiring, multi faceted UX/UI designer looking for new challenges which blends aspects of user centric design with research and programming implementation. Experienced working in ever changing workplaces building cross functional relationships, adapting to what’s required, and meeting project deadlines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

UX/UI Designer II

Zebra Technologies
2022.09 - 2023.10
  • Researched various use case scenarios to develop usability models to drive prototype designs
  • Prototyped new user interfaces to manage automated warehouse robots using Figma
  • Presented prototypes to cross functional teams like product managers and engineers across multiple time zones for feedback prior to handing off to development team for implementation
  • Collaborate with Dev team to understand limitations and tradeoffs of design concepts vs actual implementation

Web Designer/Programmer

Corsair
2019.10 - 2022.06
  • Use Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create and present email design concepts to cross functional teams
  • Coded out email design concepts using HTML, CSS, and Javascript using Sublime and Dreamweaver
  • Build multiple translated banners in various web dimensions for use in email promotions
  • Managed priorities and deliverables of multiple ongoing projects working in a hybrid/remote work environment
  • Validated through automated testing email designs are properly displayed on desktop, mobile, and multiple email clients

Graphic Production Artist (Contract)

Hogarth Worldwide @ Apple
2019.07 - 2019.09
  • Update product images and UI elements using Photoshop
  • Optimize production design and localization workflows using layers, slices, and smart objects
  • Track and check in web graphics using version control system
  • Collaborate with producers, developers, & overseas teams to ensure work is handed off smoothly for localization

Graphic Web Designer (Contract)

Tightrope Interactive, Inc.
2019.04 - 2019.07
  • Maintained client websites using Wordpress, HTML, and CSS
  • Generated custom graphics for use on websites using Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Collaborated and presented ideas with cross-functional teams in both SF and NY offices


Front End Developer (Contract)

Actiontec Electronics
2018.10 - 2019.02
  • Built multiple modular UI elements using HTML, CSS, & React for ScreenBeam web application
  • Collaborated with Back End developers, PM’s, & QA to validate functionality using Selenium
  • Drafted basic wireframes to outline UX and UI elements for ScreenBeam app

Education

Certificate - UX/UI Design Program

Designlab
San Francisco
2020

Certificate - Full Stack Web Development Program

UC Berkeley Extension
San Francisco, CA
2017

Bachelor of Arts - Design Studies

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • User Experience Testing
  • Usability and Accessibility
  • Solution Prototypes
  • Rapid Prototyping Integration
  • Figma proficiency
  • Usability testing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Responsive design
  • User Interface (UI) Design
  • Wordpress
  • HTML and CSS understanding
  • User research
  • Visual design
  • Design systems
  • Wireframing and Prototype Design

Languages

Vietnamese
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

UX/UI Designer II

Zebra Technologies
2022.09 - 2023.10

Web Designer/Programmer

Corsair
2019.10 - 2022.06

Graphic Production Artist (Contract)

Hogarth Worldwide @ Apple
2019.07 - 2019.09

Graphic Web Designer (Contract)

Tightrope Interactive, Inc.
2019.04 - 2019.07

Front End Developer (Contract)

Actiontec Electronics
2018.10 - 2019.02

Certificate - UX/UI Design Program

Designlab

Certificate - Full Stack Web Development Program

UC Berkeley Extension

Bachelor of Arts - Design Studies

San Jose State University
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