# Sally Huang > Product Designer @ Duke Energy Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sallyhuang As a Product Designer, my objective is to craft solutions that seamlessly blend user needs with stakeholder objectives, prioritizing usability first, then visuals. With a keen eye for detail, adaptability, and a knack for efficiency, I'm dedicated to achieving shared sprint goals. ## Work Experience ### Product Designer II @ Duke Energy Corporation Jan 2020 – Present Solo designer on 3 teams, managing over 10 applications, ensuring seamless and brand-compliant user experiences. Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, conducting design reviews, and oversee product testing. ### Sally's Design Consultant @ Sally Consultant Jan 2020 – Present Worked as a Design Consultant for early-stage startups to design and refine products that drive user adoption, streamline operations, and support scalable growth. Collaborated closely with leadership, developers, and QA teams to align user experience with business objectives and product strategy. 1) Oaklo – A platform for trusted, network-based service recommendations.
 - Delivered user research and usability insights that informed product direction and improved customer engagement. - Advised on design and development alignment to accelerate iteration cycles. 2) Map-n-Track – Delivery tracking for small to mid-sized companies. - Strengthened product usability and reliability through targeted design reviews and end-to-end testing in dev and QA environments. - Supported the team in optimizing workflows and improving user satisfaction. 3) DNActions – Centralized support hub for homecare and related services (currently in testing). - Contributed design and research insights to support product validation and launch readiness. 4) Outspoke.io – B2B platform for data-driven resource allocation and supply chain visibility. - Defined user objectives with business scalability in mind, translating strategy into actionable wireframes and user flows. - Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure UX decisions supported long-term product growth and efficiency. ### Lead User Experience Designer & Researcher @ Urban Leisure Co-Living Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Brooklyn, New York, United States Involved end-to-end, I helped create a tenant-focused mobile app that allows tenants and management to submit and track service requests promptly, and allow tenants to view exciting upcoming events on a community page. ### Lead Researcher and Product Designer (48Hr Hackathon- Runner Up Winner!) @ ShopAid Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 Defined the shopping experience during Covid-19 by creating an app to help shoppers efficiently grab essentials in grocery stores nearby using dynamic near-real-time intelligence for stock availability, and peak times to selected stores. ### UX Researcher @ Apple Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Grand Central Partnered with multiple teams to improve internal tools, streamline workflows, and build practical software solutions. Created and presented management decks, shared product insights with teams, and helped transfer key knowledge across departments. Worked closely with leadership to surface challenges and shape effective solutions. ### Field Researcher @ Harmless Harvest Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area Gathered user data and managed event logistics. Engaged with potential customers to increase brand awareness and eventually have them become a loyal customer to the brand. Created reports on user insights and feedback. ### GOOGLE Experience Specialist @ Optimist Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Google Experience Store Part of Google’s very first experience team for hardware. Thoroughly tested the Beta version of Google's 6 hardware products such as the Google Pixel phone; increased product awareness and sales through product demos at Google's first ever showroom. ### Team Lead (Start-Up Field Researcher) @ DogSpot Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Brooklyn Dog Spot is a smart dog house located outside storefronts that provides a safe and comfortable place for your dog to temporarily stay in while you're running errands or have to enter for example a no-dog bakery on your way home. https://hellodogspot.com/ Actively connected with users (dog owners) to understand their painpoints and needs when they're out (running errands) with their dogs. Increased membership for the new on demand service for dog owners at designated cafes or supermarkets in Brooklyn (MVP) ### Gallery Assistant @ Bill Hodges Gallery Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 Designed invitations for exhibitions using Indesign and Photoshop and managed the archive of artworks using FileMakerPro, as well as the gallery’s website and social media accounts ### Productions Assistant @ Tim Howard Management Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 Prepared over 23 client portfolios by selecting client’s best work featured in over 17 magazines, like Vogue and maintained rapport between the agency, artist, and art department. ### Design Associate @ Holland & Sherry Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 Worked closely with clients, one being Tiffany & Co.'s interior designer to brainstorm a new layout for their display room. Assisted other interior designers and sales staff with fabric samples, providing satisfaction for products and service (with design teams locally and globally) ## Education ### UX/UI Design General Assembly Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine and Studio Arts University at Buffalo Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 ### Mentor General Assembly Jan 2020 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sally-huang725 - Portfolio: https://www.sally-huang.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/sallyhuang JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sallyhuang/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-30