# Gregory Padilla > Product Designer | Growth & Innovation | Psychology-Driven UX | Specializing in accessibility, consistency, & user retention for startups & agencies Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/gregorypadilla Hello there, I'm Greg, a growth-focused product designer with a foundation in psychology and a passion for building accessible, consistent, and conversion-driven experiences. I’ve helped startups and agile teams solve real problems—from improving engagement and retention to scaling design systems for long-term usability. My approach blends psychology with user-centered design to create intuitive, meaningful experiences that balance user needs and business goals. With experience across B2C and B2B industries, I bring curiosity, empathy, and strategy to every project. I don’t just design for users, I design for people, grounding every decision in real human behavior. Let’s make products people trust and keep coming back to. 🔑 Key skills User Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Design Systems, Usability Testing, Design Thinking. 🤝🏼 Why me Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, able to bridge the gap between psychology, design, development, and business goals. ## Work Experience ### UX/UI Designer @ Irradiate Games Jan 2025 – Present Irradiate Games is dedicated to crafting high-quality video games that deliver an outstanding player experience while providing junior game developers with opportunities to grow their skills. We’re currently working on our debut first-person shooter, KILL:CODE. ### UX Designer, Web Developer @ Gregory Padilla - UX/UI Designs Jan 2023 – Present | Remote, United States My web and UX design services have significantly enhanced user experiences and increased client revenue through improved usability by employing a human-centric approach to design thoughtful and intuitive interfaces. ### UX Designer @ Gregory Padilla - UX/UI Designs Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 AUGMET Academic is a comprehensive genomics suite for large-scale health system applications, from targeted panels to whole exomes, transcriptomes, and genomes in both somatic and germline contexts. Supported by clinicians, bioinformaticians, and LIS specialists, AUGMET Academic is built for population genomics at scale. AUGMET Academic, backed by Dartmouth Hitchcock’s Genome Informatics Department, supports U.S. academic institutions with standardized genomic reporting and de-identified data sharing, fostering collaboration with industry-standard SLAs. ### UX Designer, Web Developer @ Gregory Padilla - UX/UI Designs Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Remote, United States Cruisin' California provides professional bartending services, delivering a premium bar experience for any event. ### UX Designer, Web Developer @ Gregory Padilla - UX/UI Designs Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Remote, United States Jess Pastries strives to bring the vibrant and delicious flavors of Latin America to every palate, through their delectable pastries. ### UX/UI Designer @ To & Fro Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Remote, United States To & Fro is a mobile-first travel app that eases the trip-building process and enables collaboration across your travel group from start to finish. Travelers can plan with a group, collect and swap itineraries with peers and notable people, integrate the local community in planning, build relationships with other travelers, & and share their experiences after. ### Product Designer @ Chaser Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Remote, United States Chaser is a mobile app for college students dedicated to building authentic communities and fostering genuine connections that will shape the future of social media. Students can connect with others, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships. ### Brand Designer @ Creek Wearable Technology Co., Ltd. Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Remote, United States Creek Wearable Technology helps users enjoy smart and healthy digital life by providing high value performance smart wearable products. ### Middle School Science Teacher @ Santa Rita Union School Dist Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Salinas, California, United States • Teach daily lesson plans to target various learning styles, raising average grades by 21% in one trimester. • Manage and assess 150+ students’ progress and work closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work. • Communicate academic difficulties and behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration to improve student academic performance. ### Long Term Substitute Teacher @ Santa Rita Union School Dist Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Salinas, California, United States • Implemented engaging and comprehensible lesson plans, garnering positive feedback from students and colleagues. • Resolved student conflicts and managed unexpected disruptions, showcasing conflict resolution skills and minimizing the impact on the learning environment. • Maintained precise records of daily activities, student behavior, and assignments, implementing streamlined record-keeping systems that enhanced information transfer between substitute teachers for 20+ students a day. ### UX/UI Design Apprentice @ Designlab Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Remote, United States ### UX/UI Designer @ Designlab Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Remote, United States • Conducted an in-depth analysis of 8 user interviews, revealing the need for a group P2P feature in the Airbnb reservation process. • Developed a prototype for a group payment feature, creating 12 new screens with a robust focus on optimizing payments for multiple users to enhance efficiency. ### UX/UI Designer @ Designlab Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Remote, United States • Optimized the flow for planning a trip and getting schedules for Caltrain. • Conducted user interviews, other methods of UX research, data synthesis, personas, task flows, and journey maps. • Reorganized information architecture, created a high-fi prototype in Figma, conducted usability tests on both desktop and mobile prototypes, redesigned the design system, and proposed the next steps for development. ### UX/UI Designer @ Designlab Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Remote, United States • Conducted user research and competitor analysis to identify the need to reduce time spent on planning trips. • Worked with 4 UX designers to wireframe and prototype an MVP, conducted usability tests, and proposed the next steps for testing. ### UX/UI Designer @ Designlab Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Remote, United States • Designed an MVP for a health and fitness app with the focus of having users hold each other to exercise more often. • Created a UX research plan and conducted user, competitive, and secondary research. • Built personas and task flows, developed a feature roadmap, created wireframes, product branding, and design system, conducted usability tests with a high-fi prototype, and iterated design based on findings. ### Substitute Teacher @ Monterey County Office of Education Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Salinas, California, United States • Implemented engaging and comprehensible lesson plans, garnering positive feedback from students and colleagues. • Resolved student conflicts and managed unexpected disruptions, showcasing conflict resolution skills and minimizing the impact on the learning environment. • Maintained precise records of daily activities, student behavior, and assignments, implementing streamlined record-keeping systems that enhanced information transfer between substitute teachers for 20+ students a day. ### K12 STEM Teacher @ Hartnell College Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Salinas, California, United States • Led students through the basics of coding, programming, sequencing, loops, events and conditionals. • Implemented engaging and comprehensible lesson plans, garnering positive feedback from students and colleagues. • Resolved student conflicts and managed unexpected disruptions, showcasing conflict resolution skills and minimizing the impact on the learning environment. • Maintained precise records of daily activities, student behavior, and assignments, implementing streamlined record-keeping systems that enhanced information transfer between substitute teachers for 20+ students a day. ### Robotics & Engineering Teacher @ Salinas City Elementary School District Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Salinas, California, United States • Led students through challenges of increasing difficulty and helped familiarize themselves with the different components of an electronic circuit. • Implemented engaging and comprehensible lesson plans, garnering positive feedback from students and colleagues. • Resolved student conflicts and managed unexpected disruptions, showcasing conflict resolution skills and minimizing the impact on the learning environment. • Maintained precise records of daily activities, student behavior, and assignments, implementing streamlined record-keeping systems that enhanced information transfer between substitute teachers for 20+ students a day. ### Assistant Manager @ Cinemark Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Salinas, California, United States • Managed and motivated a team of 15+ employees, fostering a positive work environment and achieving a 15% reduction in turnover. • Proactively resolved customer issues, achieving a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction scores. • Initiated employee support groups to address workplace challenges, fostering a sense of community and improving overall team morale. ### Literacy Tutor @ AmeriCorps Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Chualar, California, United States • Created customized literacy programs for 30+ K-4 students, employing diverse teaching strategies to address individual learning needs and accommodate various styles of learning. • Improved students’ literacy skills, achieving a 15% average increase in reading proficiency through detailed tracking during 15 hours of personalized tutoring. • Analyzed performance data, identified improvement areas, and presented findings to stakeholders, informing strategies for enhanced educational outcomes. ### Student Assistant: Dining Services @ University of California, Davis Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Davis, California, United States • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills by taking and accurately fulfilling customer orders with a positive and friendly demeanor. • Worked collaboratively with team members to maintain a smooth flow of operations, contributing to a positive work environment. • Assisted in monitoring and managing inventory levels, ensuring the availability of ingredients, and minimizing waste. ## Education ### Bachelor's Degree in Psychology University of California, Davis ### Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology University of California, Davis ### High School Diploma Everett Alvarez High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gregorypadilla - Portfolio: https://calendly.com/gregorypadilla/chat-with-greg - Portfolio: https://www.gregorypadilla.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/gregorypadilla JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/gregorypadilla/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13