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Cynthia Gu

UI Designer
Burnaby,BC

Summary

Dynamic UI/UX Designer skilled in user research, advanced design tools, and creating intuitive digital experiences. Effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities, ready to contribute creative solutions and technical expertise to innovative design teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UI/UX Designer

RICHLINK TECHNOLOGIES INC
06.2022 - Current
  • Designed a custom set of icons and illustrations to enhance product readability and visual appeal, aligning with the company's branding and improving user engagement.
  • Sole web designer in the company, successfully managing the design of major projects across diverse platforms, including social communication apps, entertainment platforms, community-focused applications, and financial websites.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team, including developers and product managers, to create user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes that guided product development.
  • Developed interactive prototypes and animations to clearly communicate product features and functionality, fostering stakeholder alignment and user understanding.
  • Designed responsive web and mobile interfaces that optimized the user experience across multiple devices, ensuring seamless interaction and usability.

Website Designer (Part-time)

Ismart paws Co.,Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Designed and managed the exhibition booth for the 2021 annual PHARMCHINA event, overseeing all aspects of booth design, setup, and visitor engagement to create a visually compelling and welcoming experience.
  • Collaborated with illustrators to develop clear, impactful visual assets for business promotions, product packaging, and advertising videos, ensuring brand consistency and appeal.
  • Incorporated word-of-mouth strategies from existing customers into promotional efforts, highlighting exceptional service for medicinal products, which led to securing two trial orders from a new hospital.
  • Enhanced packaging designs by integrating feedback from frontline employees and addressing customer concerns, resulting in improved user satisfaction and reduced service costs.

Magazine Editor

Pao Chu Financial Management Consulting Co.,Ltd.
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Edited and reviewed articles, features, and interviews submitted by contributors and staff writers, maintaining consistency in tone and style while adhering to the magazine's editorial standards.
  • Collaborated with financial experts and columnists to create engaging and informative content tailored to the magazine's target audience, increasing reader satisfaction and subscription rates.
  • Designed and implemented content strategies that expanded the magazine's readership, resulting in a 15% increase in subscriptions within the first year.

Education

Diploma - Interactive Media Design

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
01.2022

Bachelor - International Business

University of Shanghai Jiao Tong
Shanghai,China
07-2009

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Golden Gate University
San Francisco

Skills

  • UI/UX design
  • Service design
  • Graphic design
  • Adobe PS/AI/XD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Premiere Pro
  • Figma
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JS
  • AI-generated contents

Certification

  • Interactive Media Design

Languages

English
Professional
Catonese
Limited
France
Elementary

Timeline

UI/UX Designer

RICHLINK TECHNOLOGIES INC
06.2022 - Current

Website Designer (Part-time)

Ismart paws Co.,Ltd.
11.2020 - 03.2022

Magazine Editor

Pao Chu Financial Management Consulting Co.,Ltd.
06.2018 - 03.2020

Diploma - Interactive Media Design

Algonquin College

Bachelor - International Business

University of Shanghai Jiao Tong

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Golden Gate University

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