Gizem Karadag
Los Angeles
Summary
Energetic and client-focused professional with 5+ years of experience delivering high-impact projects while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders. Known for excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills, with a passion for creating positive experiences for clients and customers. Adaptable, dependable, and highly organized, with the ability to thrive in dynamic environments and represent organizations with professionalism, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior UI/UX Designer
Freelance
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects in fast-paced environments.
- Build strong professional relationships through clear communication and exceptional client service.
- Coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Present project updates, solutions, and recommendations to clients and internal teams in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate adaptability by managing changing priorities and delivering results under tight timelines.
- Work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and support team objectives.
- Maintain a polished, organized, and professional approach while representing the company in client-facing interactions.
- Consistently contribute to a positive customer experience through effective communication, reliability, and teamwork.
Senior UI/UX Designer
United BioSource LLC (UBC)
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Designed and delivered accessible, regulatory-compliant user interfaces for healthcare and clinical applications supporting REMS programs and FDA submissions.
- Created high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and scalable design systems using Figma to ensure design consistency and development accuracy.
- Translated complex clinical, safety, and risk-management requirements into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for diverse user groups.
- Partnered cross-functionally with product managers, clinical research teams, risk operations consultants, and IT to align UI solutions with business and compliance goals.
- Integrated WCAG accessibility standards and usability best practices to improve adoption, reduce usability risk, and meet regulatory expectations.
- Produced detailed UI documentation, specifications, and design guidelines to support seamless design-to-development handoff.
- Supported fast-paced delivery cycles while maintaining strict quality, security, and regulatory standards.
- Developed high-resolution UI assets and mockups for internal reviews and external regulatory stakeholders.
Front-End Developer
SiteZeus
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed responsive, user-centric web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Sass/SCSS, and Bootstrap.
- Built reusable UI components and layouts aligned with modern design systems and front-end best practices.
- Collaborated closely with designers and product teams using Figma to streamline design-to-development workflows.
- Ensured seamless user experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices through responsive design techniques.
- Resolved cross-browser compatibility issues and optimized layouts for performance and usability.
- Implemented front-end solutions that met business requirements and improved overall user engagement.
- Integrated UI components with backend services using REST APIs and Axios.
- Participated in code reviews and iterative UI enhancements to improve maintainability and scalability.
Front-End Developer
Zencastr
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Contributed to end-to-end UI/UX development of a web-based travel search and booking application from design through deployment.
- Developed interactive, dynamic front-end features using JavaScript, event handling, and callback functions.
- Implemented responsive layouts using HTML5, CSS3, and modern styling techniques to ensure cross-device compatibility.
- Collaborated with project managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and refine UI functionality.
- Designed and updated application layouts to improve usability, performance, and visual consistency.
- Addressed cross-browser compatibility issues to ensure consistent behavior across major browsers.
- Supported UI testing, debugging, and deployment activities to deliver stable front-end releases.
- Optimized front-end code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Assisted in proposing UI enhancements and future improvements based on user and stakeholder feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Adnan Menderes University
Associate of Science - undefined
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY01-2018
Skills
Customer & Brand Engagement: Brand Representation, Customer Service, Guest Relations, Client Engagement, Public Relations, Promotional Events
Communication: Outstanding Verbal Communication, Active Listening, Relationship Building, Professional Presentation, Public Speaking
Event Support: Event Staffing, Registration & Check-in, Crowd Engagement, Promotional Campaigns, Product Demonstrations
Professional Skills: Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Fast-Paced Environments
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Social Media Platforms, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), Bootstrap, Sass/SCSS, Responsive Web Design,
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior UI/UX Designer
Freelance
07.2025 - Current
Senior UI/UX Designer
United BioSource LLC (UBC)
09.2022 - 07.2025
Front-End Developer
SiteZeus
07.2020 - 09.2022
Front-End Developer
Zencastr
11.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - undefined
ASA College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Adnan Menderes University