# Harsimran Kaur > UX Designer Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/harsimrankaur Hi, I'm Simran. I’m a passionate UI/UX designer dedicated to crafting delightful user experiences through a perfect blend of creativity and functionality. Having recently completed an intensive UI/UX design bootcamp, I’ve honed my skills in transforming complex challenges into elegant, user-centric solutions using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch. My knack for problem-solving and attention to detail, developed from a background in Accounting, gives me a unique advantage in understanding and addressing user needs. I thrive on translating these needs into intuitive interfaces that captivate and engage, leveraging my skills in wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. From wireframing to prototyping, I embrace every step of the design process, infusing each project with my unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking. I’m proficient in creating user personas, conducting user research, and applying design thinking methodologies to ensure a user-centered approach. Beyond pixels and prototypes, I’m always exploring the latest design trends, experimenting with new tools, or diving into creative projects. When I’m not designing, you can find me experimenting in the kitchen, or getting lost in a good book. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to bring ideas to life and shape the future of user experiences! ## Work Experience ### Freelance UI/UX Designer @ Upwork Jan 2024 – Present >>Designed and prototyped responsive landing pages for small businesses and personal projects using Figma >>Focused on clean layouts, intuitive user flows, and mobile optimization >>Collaborated with a few clients on visual updates and UI improvements for existing websites >>Used insights from user feedback to refine designs and boost usability >>Continued developing skills in Figma, Webflow, and design systems through hands-on practice and self-initiated projects ### User Experience Designer @ Application mobile Evolutio inc. Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 >>Contributed to redesigning the Evolutio app for clients, enhancing usability and visual appeal. >>Streamlined user experience by consolidating features and standardizing pop-ups, reducing time spent navigating the app by 30%. >>Improved app engagement by 25% through intuitive navigation and simplified workflows. >>Delivered a cohesive platform that increased overall user retention and satisfaction. ### Product Designer/ Concept Project/ WellTrack @ Springboard Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 >>Objective: Enhance user engagement and motivation through new messaging features in a health tracking app. >>Conducted user research to identify drop-off points and barriers to user interaction. >>Designed and implemented a messaging feature and feed to facilitate communication of fitness goals and achievements among users. >>Developed user personas and empathy maps to address the needs of tech-savvy, budget-conscious users. >>Conducted competitive analysis and multiple rounds of usability testing, refining the prototype based on feedback. >>Conducted 15 guided usability tests. Final round of 5 testers completed tasks with a 100% success rate, and described the product as “easy-to-use.” >>Created a style guide to maintain visual consistency across the app. >>Increased user retention by improving interaction flows and feature clarity, aligning with the company's brand personality. ### UI/UX Design Trainee @ Springboard Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 >>Completing 700+ hours of hands-on coursework, with 1:1 expert mentor oversight, and completion of 4 in-depth portfolio projects. >>Mastering skills in information architecture, sketching and wireframing, prototyping and testing, eCommerce and browsing, persuasive and anticipatory design, gamification and behavior change, dashboards and data design, social media and messaging, and product lifecycle. ### Product Designer/ Google Ventures Sprint/ Website UX/ House2Home @ Springboard Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area >> Led a 5-day modified Google Ventures Design Sprint, presented by Bitesize UX, to create a prototype for House2Home, a new startup focused on making home and apartment decoration easier for budget-conscious individuals. >>Developed a solution that significantly enhanced the user experience for those looking to shop for affordable items to decorate their spaces. ### Product Designer/ Concept Project/ ClosetStyle @ Springboard Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area >>Objective: Wardrobe management by addressing visibility, organization, outfit coordination, and confidence. >>Conducted user research identifying key pain points such as disorganized storage and styling difficulties. >>Developed detailed user personas and empathy maps to meet diverse user needs. >>Conducted two rounds of usability testing, refining the prototype based on feedback to increase user satisfaction. >>Implemented changes based on critical user feedback to improve navigation flows and feature clarity. >>Utilized Figma for low-fidelity wireframing and high-fidelity prototyping, ensuring cohesive and visually appealing design. >>Created a comprehensive style guide and mood board for design consistency. ### Tax Associate @ Deloitte Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Jose, California, United States >>Collaborated with clients and internal teams, honing strong communication and teamwork skills essential for understanding and addressing user needs in UI/UX design. >>Prepared a wide array of returns (corporate, individual, partnership), ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and adherence to guidelines, valuable for creating precise and user-friendly interfaces. >>Communicated complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to clients and colleagues, a transferable skill for presenting intricate design ideas and user flows effectively. >>Conducted in-depth tax research, staying updated with the latest laws and changes, paralleling the continuous learning and adaptability required in UI/UX design to keep up with evolving trends and technologies. >>Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities, showcasing my ability to mediate and resolve issues, similar to addressing user feedback and improving user experience. >>Contacted IRS or relevant government organizations on behalf of clients, reflecting my capacity to handle and resolve user issues efficiently. >>Updated Excel workbooks to support and boost team productivity, akin to using design tools and software to streamline workflows and enhance project efficiency. >>Worked with large data sets to build robust, easy-to-understand financial models, a skill that translates to creating intuitive and data-driven design solutions. >>Supported quarterly reporting and provided actionable insights to business partners, mirroring the analytical thinking and strategic planning used to improve user interfaces and experiences. ### Tax Intern @ Deloitte Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area >>Adapting to new software in a fast-paced environment >>Assist with information gathering and work paper organization >>Assist tax department with preparation of supporting work papers ## Education ### Accounting Sonoma State University ### High School Diploma El Molino High School ### High School Diploma Calcutta International School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/harsimran-kaur0714 --- Source: https://flows.cv/harsimrankaur JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/harsimrankaur/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13