# Paige Mariucci

> Project Designer | Collaborative Problem-Solver with Architectural Background

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

I am a versatile professional with 12+ years of experience designing environments that empower users to meet their goals - ranging from functional & beautiful physical spaces to usable & enjoyable digital interfaces.

I have career experience balancing form and function, understanding the human dimension of design, and working on collaborative cross-functional teams. My foundation in the architecture industry provided me with invaluable skills such as developing designs from sketch to reality, advocating for clients within project teams, and problem solving given specific constraints.

After a decade in architecture I was drawn to user experience design for the opportunity to have a greater impact on people through design and embrace a more dynamic iterative work environment. The transition has been a natural fit, preserving the elements I valued most in architecture such as creative problem-solving, collaboration, perpetual learning, and being immersed in a community of passionate individuals.

My skills include:
- Design Thinking
- Agile Methodology
- Product Requirements Document Writing
- Market Analysis
- User Research
- User Persona Development
- User Journey Maps / Flows
- Responsive Design
- Wireframes
- Prototypes
- Visual Design
- Heuristic Evaluation
- Usability Testing
- Digital Design Tools (i.e. Figma, Miro / Mural / FigJam, Framer / Wix, Adobe Photoshop, Google SketchUp, AutoCAD)

My goal as a product designer is to have a positive impact both on an individual level within a team and collectively on a larger scale through the impact of our work. I am eager to contribute as a designer within an innovative company, leveraging an architectural foundation and the dynamic building materials of software to deliver solutions that captivate and delight users.

Please feel free to send me a message if you want to connect!
https://paigemariucci.framer.website/

## Work Experience
### Architectural Project Designer @ Independent Contracter
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
• Lead and contribute to the development of high-end custom projects from schematic design through permitting and construction administration, working closely with contractors, consultants, and design teams.
• Prepare and coordinate comprehensive construction document packages, translating design intent into technically resolved, buildable solutions.
• Coordinate with MEP and engineering consultants to integrate building systems and resolve architectural details that balance performance, constructability, and design goals.
• Manage aspects of the permitting process with local jurisdictions, supporting project teams in moving designs efficiently toward approval and construction.
• Foster collaborative project environments, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members.
• Maintain a high standard of graphic clarity and documentation quality, ensuring deliverables clearly communicate design intent and technical requirements.

### UX Designer @ Unknown
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
• Develop research plan with incentive package and targeted interview questions to pinpoint users' challenges and motivations
• Orchestrate user interviews alongside a team of designers to inform the state of 2 proto-personas for startup product
• Translate user insights into actionable persona profiles and present to stakeholders to enhance the product strategy and user experience in the startup landscape

### UX Researcher @ Tech Fleet Professional Association
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Client: Lalich Center
• Nonprofit committed to supporting survivors of cults and coercion by providing resources, courses, and discussion groups.

• Conducted usability tests with 5 cult survivors to evaluate user experience of prototype & generate actionable recommendations for MVP pre-launch
• Performed comparative analysis of 4 websites to highlight best practices for cultivating a secure & inviting virtual sanctuary for vulnerable populations
• Distributed pilot survey to 7 participants to gather insights for the Security & Privacy Task Force and prepare handoff documentation for the next research/design teams
• Presented user validated design decisions in 4 demos over 8-week span to foster stakeholder investment & advocate for design thinking process

### Product Designer @ CareerCoachingPro
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
• Utilized Wix to create responsive, user-friendly blog on career coach's site to increase visibility of services & promote brand to target audience
• Presented narrative of design solutions to stakeholders, partners, & peers and advocate for a UX process that aligns user needs & business goals
• Worked in agile methodologies using 2-week sprint & scrum ceremonies to maintain project momentum, ensure team alignment, & track progress

### UX Designer @ Safe Place International
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
• Engaged in 37-member interdisciplinary team to improve user portal for LGBTQIA+ refugees, elevate platform safety, & expand resource offerings
• Partnered with UXR to define usability test goals that assessed 4 key user flows leading to pain point identification & informed iterative refinements
• Streamlined design system components enabling efficient crafting of wireframes & high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts

### Senior Designer @ Andrew Skurman Architect
Jan 2012 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States
• Participated in frequent meetings to understand client needs & review mockups, driving intentional design choices for streamlined development
• Collaborated within large teams of contractors, engineers, & consultants to achieve project goals & implement functional, aesthetic solutions
• Worked closely with Founder & Studio Directors to bring design sketches from concept to completion for buildings with $10M-60M budgets
• Delivered high quality drawing sets for 6,500-14,000 s.f. residential projects resulting in the attainment of approved building permits for construction
• Managed several job schedules while providing mentorship for junior designers to facilitate successful meeting of milestone deadlines

Awards: 2022 Julia Morgan Awards - An Italianate Palazzo, Residential Architecture Renovation ~Over 12,000 sf

Publications: Frederic Magazine, Summer 2022 - “This San Francisco Townhouse Exudes Serene Glamour”

### Designer @ Melander Architects, Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco, California, United States
• Produced realistic renderings to allow clients to easily visualize the design
• Researched innovative building materials & performed code analysis for the design of a winery tasting room / production facility in Napa Valley


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paige-mariucci
- Portfolio: https://paigemariucci.framer.website/

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Last updated: 2026-04-13