# Jekaterina Kern > Product Designer | UX/UI & Visual Systems | SaaS & AI Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jekaterina Graphic & Visual Designer with a strong background in UI/UX and graphic design, specializing in brand identity, visual storytelling, and digital design. 9+ years of creative experience, including professional photography, combined with hands-on work in SaaS products, mobile apps, and marketing assets. Experienced in wireframing, high-fidelity prototyping, layout, typography, and design systems using Figma and Adobe CC. Known for translating complex ideas into clear, visually compelling, and emotionally engaging design, with a focus on health, wellness, and human-centered brands. ## Work Experience ### Product Designer (UX/UI) @ LicenseIQ (Stealth Startup, SaaS, AI & Infrastructure) Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ● Designed visually cohesive dashboards and interface components for a cloud- native B2B platform, ensuring clarity in data-dense enterprise environments. ● Created scalable UI and visual system components in Figma, supporting consistency across product and marketing surfaces. ● Collaborated with engineers, founders, and product managers to translate complex technical data into clear, visually intuitive interfaces. ● Contributed strong visual direction to product workflows, balancing usability with high-quality visual execution. ● Designed visual identities, UI layouts, and interactive prototypes for startups and small businesses. Delivered design solutions aligned with brand goals, platform requirements, and visual consistency across digital touchpoints. ### Photo Retoucher @ Katya Kern Photography Jan 2017 – Present ### Visual Designer / Photographer @ Katya Kern Photography Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 | Estonia Led photography production and visual quality across client projects, improving creative consistency and visual storytelling. ● Delivered high-end retouching and color correction, contributing to an 8% increase in client satisfaction. ### Photo Retoucher @ Adobe Stock Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 Provide image processing support to the studio personnel • Retouch images and photographs in accordance to the instructions provided • Handle color corrects and quality control of provided images • Digitally modify images in order to meet instruction sets • Increase or decrease image resolution in order to upload or save images on designated media • Adjust color and brightness in order to make images more profound • Employ retouching techniques in order to manipulate skin, product, and layout • Handle file and folder structures and catalog images properly ### Graphic Designer @ MyMake Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 | Tallinn Developed complete brand identity for a wellness company, including logo design, color palette, and typography system. ● Produced marketing and brand materials for both print and digital use. ● Delivered full-stack graphic design services, including branding, responsive websites, and marketing collateral for diverse clients. ## Education ### Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design Mission College ### Certificate of Achievement in User Experience & Interface Design Mission College ### Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design Estonian Academy of Arts ### Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Estonian Academy of Arts ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jekaterinakern - Behance: https://www.behance.net/jekaterinakern - Portfolio: https://medium.com/@jekaterinakern --- Source: https://flows.cv/jekaterina JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jekaterina/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13