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Janina Ventanilla

@janinav

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Lead/Senior UX Designer with a decade of diverse experience.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, allowing me to drive impactful UX solutions.

I am a Lead/Senior UX Designer with over 10 years of experience, including 7 years focused on UX, UI, and product design. My journey has taken me through various industries such as AI, fintech, real estate, and B2B/B2C platforms. At Appen, I led UX initiatives that significantly improved user engagement and operational efficiency, demonstrating my ability to bridge UX strategy with business growth.

Throughout my career, I have successfully designed multi-platform experiences and optimized workflows to enhance collaboration and reduce project turnaround times. My leadership experience includes managing a team of designers at Whitecloak Technologies, where I facilitated client ideation sessions and implemented UX best practices that accelerated client sales. I am passionate about creating user-centered designs that not only meet business objectives but also enhance user satisfaction and engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior UX Designer

Appen Limited

Apr 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Led UX design for a global multi-platform app with 2 million users, optimizing operations and increasing user conversion from 18% to 43%. Conducted extensive user research and streamlined workflows, significantly improving efficiency and collaboration.

UX Design User Research Usability Testing Design Systems Figma Analytics Agile

Associate Engineering Manager - Experience Design

Whitecloak Technologies

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 (6 months)

Managed a UX/UI team, leading end-to-end UX processes for multiple digital products. Enhanced client engagement and satisfaction through strategic design practices and improved team efficiency.

Team Management UX UI Design Client Engagement Usability Accessibility Fintech

Product Designer

Poplar Homes

May 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Designed user experiences for multi-platform products, improving task completion rates by 30%. Collaborated across teams to optimize UX processes and enhance system performance.

Product Design UX Process Collaboration B2B B2C Task Completion Workflow Optimization Prototyping User Experience

UI/UX Engineer

You_Source

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021 (5 months)

Collaborated with design and development teams to create user interfaces and experiences. Involved in wireframing and prototyping while ensuring design solutions met client needs.

User Interface Design Wireframing Prototyping Documentation Experience Design Agile Software Development

UI/UX Designer

Freelance

Feb 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Created UI mockups, kits, and prototypes for various clients, enhancing user experience while gaining expertise in Human-Computer Interaction.

Prototyping Human Computer Interaction Design Kits Wireframes User Experience Remote Collaboration Design Tools

Lead Architect

Primewater

Oct 2017 - Oct 2020 (3 years)

Improved team communication and project management as Lead Architect. Introduced cloud services and optimized KPIs, enhancing collaboration and reducing costs.

Project Management Cloud Services Documentation KPIs Budget Management Solutions Development Design Standards Technical Leadership Architecture

Architect

Concep Inc

Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Designed and master-planned various projects, including international initiatives. Engaged stakeholders and contributed to significant rehabilitation projects.

Architecture Stakeholder Engagement Rehabilitation Projects Research Public Spaces Design Standards

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science, Architecture

2010 - 2015

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, focusing on design principles, urban planning, and sustainable architecture. Engaged in various projects that emphasized creativity and technical skills, preparing for a career in architecture and design.