# Christina Grillo > Data-Driven Product Designer | Expert in Design Thinking | Communicative Innovator Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/christinagrillo I became a UX Designer because I love the challenge that comes with solving intricate problems. I thrive on solving complex issues with the end goal of creating exquisite user experiences. I always utilize my creative skills in addition to my collaboration skills with Product Teams, User Experience Research, Engineering, and Data Analytics to create quality products that enthrall users and achieve business goals. ## Work Experience ### Senior Product Designer @ Kindred Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area UX Design Conducted an end-to-end evaluation of the Kindred MVP, assessing information architecture, user touchpoints, and accessibility to identify friction points and opportunities for improvement. AI Research and Testing Researched and tested data to improve Kindred’s specific Large Language Model (LLM). User Research Coordinated and presented a full market analysis of similar products to identify competitors and fill potential market gaps. Conducted qualitative user research to find specific pain points and maintain Kindred’s values for human-centered design. ### UX and Interaction Designer @ Affinian Consulting Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area Design Systems Created the first comprehensive design system for the California Employment Development Department (EDD), establishing consistency and enhancing user experience across all platforms. Cross-functional Collaboration Closed the Engineering/Design gap within the EDD internal design system through effective cross-functional collaboration. Collaborated with Product and Engineering teams to ensure proper component implementation and maximize platform reusability. ### Senior Product Designer @ Chegg Inc. Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area Design Thinking Utilized the iterative and human-centered approach of design thinking to develop design solutions that were both effective and user-centric. Empathy, iteration, and continuous learning, were the principles that guided the design process. Cross Functional Collaboration Worked collaboratively with various teams, including Product Management, Engineering, User Experience Research, Data Analytics, and Product Marketing Management. Our objective was to develop designs that effectively addressed both user needs and business objectives. Workshop Facilitation Facilitated workshops in different functional teams (Product, UX Research, Engineering, Product Marketing, Data Analytics, and Leadership) and within the design organization to enhance the process of discovering new ideas and fostering innovation for various projects. ### UX Designer @ Chegg Inc. Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area ### UX/UI Design Teaching Assistant (Part Time) @ UC Berkeley Boot Camps Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area ### UI/UX Designer @ GGCD Studio Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Oakland, CA User Testing: Assisted with user testing and conducted usability revisions for Burton Snowboards’ board finder feature. Conducted in-store user testing for the second round of usability revisions. User Experience Design: Designed new e-commerce user flow with Burton Snowboards to create a seamless experience for three different customer tiers. Designed new workflows for Wonolo On-Demand Staffing. User Research: Created survey questions to inform the creation of new workflows for Wonolo On-Demand Staffing. Prototyping: Created prototype for in-store user testing. ### UI/UX Designer @ bowmo, Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area Responsible for redesigning the user experience and user interface of bowmo recruitment software. User Experience Design: Analyze and revise product functionality. Assist Product Team in defining and designing new product features. Ensure that the user experience fulfills key performance indicators. Established new product architecture through wireframes. User Research: Interviewed bowmo clients for feedback to inform design decisions. Worked with Product Team to form user research group. User Interface Design: Responsible for a complete visual redesign of desktop and mobile product offerings, including typography and hand-drawn icon library. ### Design Intern @ Image & Type LLC Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | New York, New York Designed responsive websites for multiple organizations, producing mockups and layouts for web and print projects. Web Design: Created mockups and layouts for mobile and desktop websites. Front-End Development: Responsible for building the redesigned mobile website for the Fair Housing Justice Center. Back-End Development: Utilized PHP to add additional functionality to Chapter Be website. Graphic Design: Completed production work on approved concepts including retouching and optimizing images. ## Education ### Master’s Degree in Media Management The New School ### B.A. American Studies in Media and Mass Culture Wesleyan University ### Communications and Media DIS- Danish Institute for Study Abroad ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christinagrillo - Portfolio: https://www.christinagrillo.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/christinagrillo JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/christinagrillo/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13