# Grace Lea > Product Designer @ MaiaLearning Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/gracelea As an Product Designer with a background in Illustration and Graphic Design, my strong skill set in product design entails: user-centered / interaction design, design thinking, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. I am experienced with Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator, along with HTML / CSS. My experience in user research and usability testing enables me to develop products that truly resonate with users. I utilize design thinking to approach projects with empathy and creativity, and am comfortable working within the agile methodology to deliver results efficiently and effectively. In my previous roles, I have adeptly communicated with stakeholders and clients to solidify an organization's vision and branding needs, including but not limited to: visual graphics, pitch decks, social media content, illustrations, and design / development assets. I have also excelled in presenting product designs to multiple teams across organizations, gathering feedback to drive consensus and gain alignment. Overall, my passion for Product and UX / UI Design challenges me to constantly seek out innovative technologies and tools to drive groundbreaking new products. My knowledge in user-centered design and strong organizational and time management skills allow me to build and improve users' daily experiences. ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ MaiaLearning Inc. Jan 2023 – Present ### Product Designer / Illustrator @ Unknown Jan 2019 – Present • Actively adapting to diverse projects and industries, through researching target audiences and brand identities, and proactively incorporating valuable client feedback throughout the design process • Collaborating with diverse clients, consistently bringing concepts to life within the timeline, while leading to solid relationships and increased referrals • Creating a wide range of visual assets, including character designs, landscape/environment illustrations, posters, stickers, cards, storyboards, social media posts, concept pitches, children's products, and branding materials ### Product Designer @ Roadz Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 • Collaborated on the product and user flow for Roadz’ flagship product from ideation, MVP, and future iterations • Conducted extensive research targeting market and prospective client pain points to identify areas for innovation and ideation of product solutions • Designed wireframes, prototypes, interactions, and developed UX flows for feasibility, and user testing • Created and iterated multiple versions of the product for varying use cases to improve and measurably impact the user experience • Designed captivating graphics, documents, and visuals to elevate the company's brand presence in industry events • Collaborated cross-functionally with executives, investors, product developers and prospects to develop effective product designs • Consistently delivered projects 100% on time and within scope, effectively fostering team cohesion and success ### Product / UX Designer @ Generous Generation Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Remote • Led end-to-end feature design and developed innovative and viable product features that enhance easability of the user experience by 93% • Collaborated closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to explore and execute solutions, fostering seamless integration of design and development processes • Utilized prototyping, wireframing, and interaction design techniques to ensure optimal user experiences in the final designs • Directly involved in discussions, iterations, and prototyping, resulting in a 26% increase in high-fidelity designs that align with the organization’s brand and elevated their user interface • Provided ongoing design support to engineering teams, ensuring high-quality implementation and seamless user experiences, that contributed to company’s standards • Facilitated cross-functional teams, gathering valuable feedback to craft user-centric design solutions that meet users’ needs ### Visual Designer @ Generous Generation Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Remote • Applied user-centered design principles to create visually captivating social media graphics and illustrations, effectively communicating campaign causes and driving increased user engagement and campaign reach • Collaborated with management and fellow designers to design and produce a wide range of assets, including campaign visuals, social media graphics/images, website banners, illustrations, merchandise, and fliers • Managed projects with a timeline ranging from 3 weeks to 4 months, delivering high-quality designs within the specified timeframes ### Product Designer @ The Great Exchange Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Remote • Designed and developed prototypes of children's kits within a timeline of 7 months, successfully beta-tested among diverse families • Led weekly business and product strategy meetings to ideate product concepts, fostering collaboration and generating valuable ideas • Facilitated collaborative weekly strategy meetings, generating valuable product concepts • Created captivating motifs, character designs, and illustrations aligned with user needs, enhancing the product experience • Garnered 1st Place in the Startup Competition at Biola University, showcasing exceptional product development and presentation skills ### Graphic Design Intern @ Inclined | Your Growth Marketing Partner Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Remote • Established credibility on social media for a start-up that led to $8k in revenue in the first month • Designed 85+ graphics per month for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest • Executed content calendar using scheduling tools (Later) and design programs (Figma) • Reported to supervisor to produce assets on a tight two-day timeline ### Art Instructor @ Young Art Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area • Adapted various teaching methods to instruct student within the given time frame (between 15 minutes - 2 hours) • Instructed children with varying age range ( 4 years old - 12 years old) • Researched trending children's movies and shows to better understand how to create the characters ## Education ### UX / UI Design Bootcamp UC Berkeley Extension ### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Interdisciplinary - Design & Drawing / Painting Biola University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/graceymlea --- Source: https://flows.cv/gracelea JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/gracelea/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13