# Leslie K.

> Design Lead | Digital Product, User Research & Web Design

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/leslie

## Work Experience
### Freelance Design Lead | Digital Product, User Research & Web Design @ Freelance Designer
Jan 2024 – Present

### Design Lead @ JustFix
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
Lead the design and research practice at a nonprofit that builds free digital tools for the housing justice movement. Partner with community groups, software engineers and product managers to maintain a suite of products promoting open data and tenants rights.

- Launched mobile-first web tool for Los Angeles tenant advocacy
- Developed new strategies for tenants with persistent repair issues to get results
- Expanded design system, created UX writing guidelines and templates

### Senior Product Designer @ JustFix
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Senior Product Designer & Project Lead @ Substantial
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Greater Seattle Area
Guided the research, strategy and design of digital products from concept to launch, with a focus on complex enterprise, education and government software.

### Digital Product Designer @ Substantial
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

### Junior Designer @ Polygraph Creative
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Washington D.C. Metro Area
Served as a core team member at a boutique design agency specializing in brand identities, packaging and editorial design for retail, food, lifestyle and the arts.

### Junior Designer @ CreativeFeed
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | New York, NY
Designed campaigns and for lifestyle and luxury clients in New York and France, including Marriot and Bordeaux Wine.

### Design & Marketing Intern @ Mural Arts Philadelphia
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Philadelphia, PA
Supported the marketing team of a nationally-renowned public arts organization by designing mailers, posters and more. Staffed mural openings and community art-making events.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine Arts and Urban Studies
University of Pennsylvania

### Columbus Alternative High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lesliekk
- Website: https://read.cv/lesliekk

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Last updated: 2026-02-23