# Chau Huynh, Ph.D. > Product Designer | UX/UI Designer | Figma | Vibe-coding | User-centered Design | Data-driven | Cross-platform | System-thinking | Accessibility | Scalability Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/chauhuynhphd 🖐️Hello! My name is Chau. I'm data-driven & goal-oriented Product Designer based in San Jose, CA. I have 5+ years of design experience across in-house and freelance roles. I leverage my Ph.D. background in Research & Development and Startup experience to create thoughtful & impactful designs that delight users and drive business success. 💖Checkout my portfolio here: https://chauhuynh.com/ 👩‍🦰My unique blend of scientific background and startup experiences has equipped me with the ability to approach problem-solving with a strong analytical mindset and good business understanding. Furthermore, my experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across various industries has fostered a diverse skillset, enabling me to analyze problems from multiple viewpoints and generate innovative, out-of-the-box design solutions. 🥰When not designing, I'm a nature-loving hiker, multi-cuisine explorer, escape room enthusiast, and YouTube content creator ;) Let’s connect! I’m looking to grow as a UI/UX designer and create outstanding designs that solve real-world problems! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 ◼️ EXPERTISE: UX Design • Interaction Design • UI Design • Visual Design • UX Research • Service Design • Branding ◼️ TOOLS: Figma, FigJam, Sketch, Miro, Marvel, Mural, Zeplin, Photoshop, Maestro, Canva, Mailchimp, Google Workspace Suite, AI Tools (Chat GPT, Gemini, Notion AI), HTML, CSS, Javascript. ◼️ KEYWORDS: Affinity Diagramming • Accessibility • Analytical Skills • Card Sorting • Competitive Analysis • Competitive Usability Testing • Competitive Heuristic Analysis • Concept Sketches • Communication • Collaboration • Design Principles • Design Sprints • Design Thinking • Developer Hand-off • Empathy Map • E-Commerce • High-Fidelity Mockups • Human Centered Design • Human-Computer Interaction • Heuristic Evaluations • Information Architecture • Interactive Prototype • Journey Mapping • User Research • Personas • Prototyping • Product Management • Project Management • Sketching • Site Mapping • Story Mapping • Storyboarding • Style Guides • Typography • Usability Testing • User Flows • User Interviews • User Journeys • User Stories • User Surveys • Wireframing • Wireflows ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ DR.HC Cosmetic Lab LLC Jan 2020 – Present | California, United States B2B SERVICE DESIGN – DROPSHIPPING & PRIVATE LABEL: • Spearheaded end-to-end UX from concept to launch in an ambiguous domain, covering research, complex service flows, landing page design, SaaS-inspired features, and iterative design improvements. • Achieved top Google rankings (#1 for 5+ years) for two landing pages, driving sustained sales growth. WEBSITE REDESIGN FOR B2B: • Led a large-scale website redesign to enhance service discoverability, accessibility, and user engagement for B2B private-label services • Updated and maintained the design system in Figma. • Resulted in a 150% increase in service page traffic, 65% growth in sales-qualified leads, and 30% reduction in customer service inquiries. AFFILIATE DASHBOARD DESIGN | DATA VISUALIZATION • Led the end-to-end design and launch of the affiliate dashboard, creating an intuitive user experience for both B2B and B2C affiliates. • Achieved a 30% faster onboarding process, 80% first-month retention, and a 12% increase in referral-driven sales. SERVICE LANDING PAGE REDESIGN – WHOLESALE & CUSTOM MANUFACTURING: • Led the end-to-end redesign, increasing inquiries by 35% and wholesale order revenue by 20% through strategic UX enhancements. REDESIGN OF A LARGE-SCALE B2C WEBSITE; BRAND VISUALS & DESIGN SYSTEM CREATION: • Contributed to a 58% increase in total sales revenue within the first quarter. ### Brand Designer & Graphic Designer @ DR.HC Cosmetic Lab LLC Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | California, United States • Applied user-centered design principles to develop cohesive visual concepts and marketing materials (catalogs, social media, and email campaigns), improving brand engagement and user experience across digital touchpoints. • Redesigned product packaging and labels with a focus on usability and visuals, contributing to increased customer appeal and improved sales performance. ### Product Manager (cosmetics) @ DR.HC Cosmetic Lab LLC Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | California, United States • Led product development process, integrating user insights, market trends, and business goals. • Defined product vision and strategy via in-depth user and competitive research. • Collaborated cross-functionally (R&D, production, marketing, sales, suppliers, distributors) to ensure user-centered, market-ready solutions. • Launched 50+ product lines - many became best-sellers, driving customer growth and sales. • Secured Leaping Bunny and PETA certifications, boosting brand trust and visibility. ### Design Team Lead & Product Designer @ El Locale Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | New Hampshire, United States LARGE-SCALE MOBILE APP DESIGN | DESIGN SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT | INTERNAL TOOLS • Led a cross-functional design team to deliver a high-volume B2C/B2B mobile shopping app with complex user types (local merchants, diverse buyer personas) and business flows. • Created a modular design system and scalable UI component libraries in Figma for multi-role users (vendors, buyers, admins). • Achieved 100% task success in usability testing; projected to reduce onboarding time by 20–40%. • Collaborated closely with product and engineering to ensure high-quality delivery under tight deadlines. ### Freelance UX/UI Designer & Founder @ Creative Design LLC Jan 2016 – Jan 2024 • Shopify-certified UX designer delivering 100+ projects for startups across multiple platforms like Shopify, WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace. • Led end-to-end design and rapid prototyping to define product vision and launch MVPs with a user-centered approach. • Drove product discovery and user-centered solutions through user research, market research, user interviews, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. • Improved usability, accessibility, and conversion rates by 25–50% through data-driven design & A/B testing. ### Senior Research & Development Lead, Lab Manager @ SV Labs Corporation Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | California, United States • Led the research and development of application-driven cosmetic formulas that addressed real-world skin problems, enhanced product performance, improved user experience, and supported unique market positioning. • Conducted iterative testing and product optimization, using feedback and performance data to refine formulations, mirroring the UX approach of prototyping and user testing. • Directed lab operations, optimizing workflows, mentoring team members, and reporting directly to the Head of R&D to ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery, similar to managing a design sprint process. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including production, marketing, and sales to ensure alignment between technical development and user needs. ### Senior Research & Development Scientist @ Applechem Inc Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | New Jersey, United States • Led the formulation of innovative cosmetic applications by applying user-centric principles to enhance product usability, differentiation, and market appeal. • Designed, prototyped, and tested next-generation formulas (e.g., Sensogel, G-gel, Oleoflex), balancing technical performance with user experience and business goals. • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, sales, production, and customer service - mirroring UX workflows - to align product design with user needs and accelerate delivery cycles. ### Product Strategist, Researcher & Co-Founder @ Bizenshindou Inc. (株式会社 美善心堂) Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 • Led product direction, user research, market research, branding, UX strategy, and website design during the early stages to deliver innovative solutions in Health, Beauty, and Education. • Applied a startup mindset to navigate ambiguity and align user needs with business goals through scalable solutions. ### Researcher @ U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Maryland, United States • Conducted research for government projects of The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. ### Research & Development Scientist @ Naris Cosmetics Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Japan ### Research & Development Scientist @ Shiseido Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Japan ### Doctoral Researcher | Teaching & Research Assistant @ Kyoto Institute of Technology Jan 2008 – Jan 2013 | Kyoto, Japan • Led complex research in interface materials, developing novel Gemini-type interface materials that contributed to commercial applications, demonstrating strong problem-solving, experimentation, and iterative thinking. • Supervised students and taught lectures/labs, applying user-centered teaching approaches to convey complex scientific concepts with clarity and accessibility. • Organized academic events and collaborated cross-functionally, building strong communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills. • Recognized with multiple academic honors, reflecting excellence in research, communication, and strategic thinking. ## Education ### UX/UI for AI Products Stanford University ### UX Design Bootcamp Certificate Springboard ### UI Design Bootcamp Certificate IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation ### Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Interface Materials Science Kyoto Institute of Technology ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drchauhuynh - Website: https://www.chauhuynh.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/chauhuynhphd JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/chauhuynhphd/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05