Karen Yang - Design Engineer - SY2design | Himalayas
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Karen Yang

@karenyang

Experienced product designer specializing in data-driven SaaS solutions.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and innovation, where I can leverage my design skills to create impactful user experiences while collaborating with a dynamic team.

With over 11 years of experience as a product designer, I have a proven track record of driving innovation in SaaS environments. My journey has taken me from independent contracting to co-founding startups, where I have consistently leveraged data to enhance user experiences and optimize workflows. I thrive on creating intuitive designs that not only meet user needs but also drive business success.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led design projects that have significantly improved user engagement and operational efficiency. For instance, at Zora Tech, I designed affiliate marketing tools that increased user engagement by 20% and streamlined workflows by 40%. My work at various startups and agencies has equipped me with a diverse skill set, allowing me to adapt and excel in fast-paced environments while fostering collaboration across teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Design Engineer

SY2design

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Improved the UI and usability of a B2B SaaS platform for the telecommunications industry, enhancing diagnostics, technician workflows, and home internet management. Optimized data visualization and user workflows, leading to a 25% faster issue resolution time for backend developers and technicians.

ZT

Founding Product Designer

Zora Tech

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Built AI-powered content recommendations, increasing engagement by 20% and scaling the platform to 200,000+ users. Designed an AI-driven onboarding system with facial recognition, improving identity verification and user trust.

CI

UX Designer

Cloud Interactive

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

At Cloud-Interactive, I delivered UX design across multiple B2B SaaS platforms spanning ERP, signage, and satellite communication. For Wistron, I streamlined resource planning workflows, improving cross-team coordination. I optimized CirrusLED’s web-based signage design tool, reducing user errors and cutting design time by an estimated 30%.

QS

Product Designer

QED Software

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Designed SaaS platforms incorporating machine learning to enhance workflows and decision-making. For KIWI digital Construction Management SaaS, I created project planning tools like Gantt charts. For Broadway Theaters, I developed a modular management platform with reusable WBS tools and a CRM for donor management.

CH

UI Designer

Chorus

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Enhanced interface clarity and navigation, reducing misconfiguration errors by 30% and improving platform adoption among telecom engineers. Led end-to-end design of the Monitors Strategy Module, enabling beginner traders to learn core trading strategies through simulated trades with AI-predicted entry and exit points.

CO

Sr. Product Designer

coto.world

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Developed machine learning-powered user behavior insights, optimizing retention strategies and increasing monthly active users by 10%. Designed MYN’s affiliate marketing tools for influencers, including a Chrome extension for tagging YouTube videos, a iOS and Android shopping app, and the LookBook web portal.

SI

Product Designer

Simbiotic

Sep 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)

Redesigned the Loyalty App to enhance user experience, leading to its official relaunch on iOS and Android platforms. Achieved a sustained increase of over 20% in resident engagement through the Reward app.

UE

Founding Product Designer

University of Western Australia - Fleet Engineering

Apr 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Redesigned a SaaS delivery management system for a startup, including the merchant dashboard and an end-to-end driver app. Improved task assignment, driver tracking, and app usability. The redesign, informed by usability testing, reduced onboarding drop-off rates by 35%, streamlining workflows and enhancing user experience.

RI

Digital Designer

Rainbow Wave Investment

Jul 2014 - Present (11 years)

Managed and executed digital brand designs and print solutions for over 100 Australian clients. This involved overseeing the entire design process from concept to final delivery, ensuring brand consistency and client satisfaction.

TL

Web/Digital Designer

Taylor and Preston Lawyers

Jun 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Collaborated with the IT engineering department on the design of a law firm website. Assisted the marketing team in executing digital EDM and print solutions to enhance brand awareness.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

JMC Academy logoJA

JMC Academy

Diploma, 3D Animation and Game Design, Multimedia

Studied 3D Animation and Game Design, Multimedia Video Editing, and 3D Model. Gained skills in motion GUI, responsive web design, animation, and branding.

National Chin-Yi University of Technology logoNT

National Chin-Yi University of Technology

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Acquired foundational knowledge in engineering principles and problem-solving.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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