# Janine Kong

> Product (UI/UX) Designer –– Currently bridging UX and UI –– UC Davis Alum –– Looking for opportunities

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/janinekong

Janine has 4 years of experience creating consumer-facing interfaces, from conducting pre-development user research to designing high-fidelity prototypes. Her strengths correspond with stimulating the user journey, proposing creative solutions, and measuring user satisfaction.

## Work Experience
### Product Designer @ Konfolio
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Product Manager @ Konfolio
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Product Designer @ Game Development & Arts Club at UC Davis
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

### Design Associate @ Snap Inc.
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Davis, California, United States
- Accelerated AR lens development by 12% during a 4-week timeline by providing additional graphic variants, supplying examples of concept, and simplifying the logistics of the development process
- Expanded target audience and applicable moments of engagements by normalizing imperfect photography

### Vice President of Design @ CS Tutoring Club at UC Davis
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Davis, California, United States
- Collaborated with the Logistics and Marketing teams to create communicative and representational branding and visual experience in events and activities attended by 800+ students, faculty members, and alumni
- The redesigned website improved accessibility by 32% and increased engagement by 74%, featuring a revamped branding that reflects the latest design trends in software and technology

### Design Education Lead @ CodeLab
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Davis, California, United States
- Mentored 11 designers by providing project feedback, insights, and Figma support to increase productivity
- Led and coordinated design workshops for 30+ designers, 130+ developers, and 10+ project managers

### Product Designer @ CodeLab
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Davis, California, United States
- Studying company/client values and user interests in multiple media, official websites, product reviews, and personal qualitative and quantitative user research.
- Collaborating with clients, managers, designers, and developers to produce a human-centered product while considering developer constraints.
- Exceeding client expectations by bringing a unique user experience and interface that stands out and separates our product from close competitors.

### Game UI/UX Design Intern @ Tanbii
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | United States
- Analyzed 4 business objectives, implemented 2 strategic design decisions, addressed 5 usability pain points, and developed 11 high-fidelity, user-centered interfaces consistent with the product’s existing branding
- Presented user research insights, practical solutions, and design proposals to 2 founders and 4 directors

### Product Manager @ LingoHero
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | California, United States
- Researched industry practices in language learning to methods for reaching business goals through market research and consultation with an edutech entrepreneur and design consultant
- Initiated discussion with 4 team leaders to analyze findings and strengthen communication between teams and instigated features, tools, and ideas to increase user engagement and retention

### Creative Lead @ LingoHero
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | California, United States
- Led product development, provided creative direction, strengthened team organization, and ensured consistency and quality over 13 weeks by arranging weekly meetings and maintaining active communication
- Facilitated communication between 4 teams: artists, designers, content & narrative designers, and software engineers, optimized organization efficiency, and managed timelines

### User Interface/User Experience Designer @ Design Interactive
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Davis, California, United States
- Collaborated with a team of 4 UI/UX Designers to develop a unified app based on survey 105 answers and 19 user interviews, then ideated and synthesized unique solutions to contrast against competitors.
- Designed a user system that prioritizes users’ usability and feasibility in navigation and engagement.
- Revised prototype produced an 181% increase in usability and visual experience to the final product.

### User Interface/User Experience Design Intern @ Tribal III
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
- Researched competitor analysis against 9 similar programs/apps, understood user preferences and priorities then brainstormed possible explorations to acquire new inventions.
- Designed a product that aligns with the client’s demand for high user customization while fulfilling users’ preferences for simplicity.
- Collaborated with a Senior designer to exceed clients' expectations and expand their initial ideas.


## Education
### Interactive Design
University of California, Davis


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-kong
- Website: https://www.janinekong.com/

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Last updated: 2026-04-07