# Nikki Gabuya

> she/her

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nikki

Hi I’m Nikki, a UX designer passionate about exploring unique touch points between people, motivations and experiences.
Aside from designing on my computer, I'm a freelance photographer in the Bay Area.

## Work Experience
### Marketing Coordinator @ ADx Healthcare
Jan 2020 – Present | Remote

### UX/UI Design Teaching Assistant @ UC Berkeley Extension
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States
Provide guidance to students regarding UX and UI projects.

### UX/UI Designer @ Samsung Electronics
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Menlo Park, California, United States
Developed an analytics dashboard for Samsung Research America's machine learning technology.
Created prototypes, tested and worked with engineers to launch the MVP.

### Freelance Photographer @ Gameface Media, Best Grad Photo, Dynasty, Zenbox Studio
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Take and edit photos for portrait, special events and engagement sessions as freelance photographer
Sports photographer and retoucher for Gameface Media, Inc.
Photographer and photo retoucher for Best Grad Photo, LLC
Fan Photographer for Dynasty Photography

### UX and Digital Marketing Content Design Intern @ Wellnite Health
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
Redesign of Wellnite's current website 
UX Copywriting for website and ads
Create original on brand illustrations

### Senior Copywriter @ The RealReal
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
Conduct necessary research on high value and key merchandise.
 Ensure quality copy and pricing amongst the women's ready to wear and kids category
 Develop positive team culture.
 Attend related pricing/merchandising meetings and relay relevant information to Copywriting team.
 Conduct and support quality control initiatives for the category.

### Copywriter @ The RealReal
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017
Write informative product descriptions using industry standard fashion terms
Research season and year for products
Price merchandise based on retail value, condition, and style

### Assistant Manager @ The Art of Shaving
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Palo Alto, CA


## Education
### Master of Arts - MA in Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Interaction Design
California State University - East Bay
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

### Product Development
FIDM
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-gabuya
- Portfolio: https://nikkigabuya.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-25