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Sarah User

@sarahhaw

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Passionate UX/UI designer driving user-centered digital experiences and design-led product growth.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a UX/UI, web, or design role where I can build real products, solve meaningful user problems, and collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders. I value thoughtful design, clear communication, continuous learning, and making design decisions driven by user research and business goals.

I am a UX/UI designer with hands-on experience leading design teams, building design systems, and delivering research-driven interfaces for web and mobile. I’ve led projects end-to-end, created high-fidelity prototypes that accelerated stakeholder approvals, and partnered with QA and engineering to ensure final builds match intended UX standards.

I’ve founded a freelance design studio, boosted social engagement through visual strategy, and mentored multi-person creative teams in both academic and professional settings. I focus on creative problem-solving, accessibility, and collaboration to drive digital transformation and measurable results for clients and products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

UX/UI Design Head

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Samahan Systems Development

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led and mentored a 10+ member design team, built unified design systems, and delivered three major projects while reducing stakeholder approval time by 25%. Coordinated client feedback and partnered with QA to ensure final builds matched UX standards.

Design Systems UX Research Prototyping Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Interaction Design

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Founder / Freelance Designer

Current

Elysan Design Studios

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Founded a freelance studio delivering 200+ infographics, brochures, and social media assets, grew TikTok followership 500% to 3k+ followers, and managed data for 100+ recurring clients to streamline workflows.

Graphic Design Social Media Growth Branding Visual Design Client Management Content Creation Data Management Adobe Creative Suite

QA Testing and UX/UI Design Intern

Tactiv

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Performed structured usability testing across 400+ test cases, conducted UX research (competitive analyses, personas), and designed high-fidelity prototypes to validate user flows and inform design decisions.

Usability Testing UX Research Personas Prototyping User Flows Competitive Analysis Bug Reporting

Head Graphic Designer

Borderline Travel And Tours

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Led design of promotional materials that increased client engagement and conversions by 750% and boosted online visibility by 320% through targeted social content and market-aligned visuals.

Social Media Content Branding Market Research Visual Design Collaboration Adobe Creative Suite

Creatives Head

Computer Science Student Executive Council

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Directed a 20+ designer team to develop event branding and workshops, increasing student participation and delivering high-quality designs under tight deadlines.

Team Leadership Workshop Facilitation Visual Design Project Management Coordination Branding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ateneo de Davao University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2022 - 2026

Grade: 3.7

Activities and societies: Student Executive Council Creatives Head, UX/UI Design Head, Officer in various secretariat committees across campus. Also won 1st place in our Department-wide UX/UI competition

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Dean's Lister recognition (>3.5 QPI), and President's Lister recognition (>3.7 QPI).