Yesuf Mustefa
Federal Way
Summary
Product-focused professional with experience in user research, product design, and marketing strategy. Skilled in leveraging data, user insights, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product improvements and enhance customer experiences. Passionate about building accessible, user-centered solutions that align with business goals and deliver measurable impact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
User Interface/User Experience Designer
Fyned Me
New York
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Designed user interfaces for web applications enhancing user engagement.
- Collaborated with developers to ensure design feasibility and technical compatibility.
- Created wireframes and prototypes to visualize design ideas effectively.
- Improved client satisfaction by aligning product outcomes with personal branding and business goals
Product Manger (Student project/ Sherwin Williams)
University Of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated on a team project for Sherwin-Williams to analyze and address management issues tied to employee break culture during peak hours. Based on a frontline employee’s experience, I conducted data analysis on complaints, lawsuits, and organizational trends. I researched best practices from other companies and helped design innovative, tech-driven solutions—leveraging AI and automation—to streamline customer service processes, reduce repetitive tasks, and boost employee satisfaction, ultimately strengthening the brand. Ignore
UX Designer / Student Project
UX Design Project - NutritioNice App
Tacoma
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Designed a nutrition education app for teens (13-18) to improve eating habits and support cultural inclusivity.
- Conducted user research via interviews with teens to identify needs, motivations, and preferred formats for nutrition information.
- Created personas (e.g., Jackson James, 17) and developed storyboards, sketches, and a Figma prototype focused on intuitive navigation and appealing visuals.
- Ran usability tests with 8 participants, iterating on design to improve accessibility, discoverability of features (like vegan preferences), and overall engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to integrate feedback, balance aesthetics with functionality, and ensure a personalized, user-centered experience.
Product Manager / Designer — Healthy Coping Skills
Tacoma Health Department
Tacoma
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted market and user research to identify user needs, behaviors, and growth opportunities
- Defined product strategy using personas, user journeys, and feature prioritization
- Designed and iterated product features based on usability testing and feedback
- Managed product lifecycle from concept to launch for health-related projects.
- Coordinated with external partners to enhance Product effectiveness and reach.
- Improved navigation and feature discoverability, enhancing overall user experience
- Focused on inclusive product development by incorporating diverse user needs
Design Intern
GID Lab
Tacoma
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Designed flyers for events and initiatives, ensuring visually appealing and brand-consistent designs.
- Created digital assets optimized for social media, increasing audience engagement and visibility.
- Collaborated with the team to align designs with the club's goals and messaging.
- Gained hands-on experience in graphic design, marketing, and content creation.
- Utilized design software to produce high-quality visual materials for client meetings.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas and solutions.
- Produced high-quality visuals for print and online use.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing & Innovation Design
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA01-2026
Associate of Arts - Business
Highline Community College
DesMoines, WA01-2022
Diploma -
Tyee Highschool
01-2022
Skills
- User interface design
- User experience research
- Wireframes
- User testing methods
- Mobile design
- Design system development
- Figma
- Sketch
- Graphic design tools
- Design software proficiency
- Front-end development
- Product management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Visual communication
- Storyboards
Timeline
User Interface/User Experience Designer
Fyned Me
01.2026 - 04.2026
Product Manger (Student project/ Sherwin Williams)
University Of Washington Tacoma
09.2025 - 12.2025
UX Designer / Student Project
UX Design Project - NutritioNice App
01.2025 - 03.2025
Design Intern
GID Lab
01.2024 - 06.2024
Product Manager / Designer — Healthy Coping Skills
Tacoma Health Department
11.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing & Innovation Design
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - Business
Highline Community College
Diploma -
Tyee Highschool