Khanh Nguyen - Resume

About Me

Thank you for taking the time to read more about me, my name is Khanh Nguyen.

I graduated from UCSD in 2013 with a BA in Visual Design with an Emphasis in Computing. I began my career designing visual assets and illustrations for a marketing firm. Along the way, I discovered the impact I could have on people's lives not just through visual beauty alone but also by crafting an experience.

Since then, I've designed digital solutions for the mortgage finance, automotive, marketing, and medical fields. This includes multiple iOS, and Android applications, as well as responsive desktop solutions. Using my analytical and empathic skills, I use a wide array of digital tools to deliver intuitive products that improve people's lives.

In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, illustration, playing with my dog, and cooking a mean bowl of pho.

Senior UX Design Consultant

Mobcastr

Aug 2023 - Present

Drive collaborative efforts within a dynamic startup environment, collaborating seamlessly with businesses and developers to launch AI-powered technology that enables podcast creators to generate social media content and optimize content distribution.

Define user personas and stories through effective communication with the team, including discussing MVP features and logging future features into the business roadmap. Leverage Figma to develop design language, prototypes, and finalized screens. Utilize Miro and Jira to facilitate seamless collaboration and drive iterative improvements for the assets created.

Senior UX Designer

ServiceLink

Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations to conceptualize and develop novel features and updates for mobile and desktop B2B and B2C applications. Contributed to the enhancement of the company's design language by introducing innovative standards and components. Built interactive prototypes using Adobe XD and Figma, employed for internal testing and consumer demonstrations.

Key Achievements:

Redesigned internal software to improve visuals, optimize efficiency, and elevate usability metrics, resulting in significant resource savings for ServiceLink.

Employed Miro and Zeplin to diagram and visualize intricate user flows, elevating overall user experience.

Leveraged Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma proficiency to transition low-fidelity screens into high-fidelity responsive assets and prototypes, primed for seamless production.

Product Designer

Spireon

Jan 2018 - Sep 2021

Created a unified illustrative style for the company's comprehensive product portfolio. Applied illustrative designs across corporate culture, applications, and prominent distribution platforms, including Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Utilized Sketch, Zeplin, and InVision proficiently to conceive, design, and orchestrate visual journeys for Android, iPhone, and desktop applications. Conducted extensive UX interviews with a diverse pool of 30 users, translating insights into actionable outcomes such as persona development, creation of testable prototypes, and synthesis of research findings into visually compelling graphics tailored for stakeholders, developers, and fellow designers. Assumed complete responsibility for multiple B2C and B2B SaaS software.

Key Achievements:

Attained promotion from Visual Designer to Product Designer at Spireon in early 2021, recognizing exceptional performance and contribution.

Led end-to-end design of 7 mobile applications and redefined visual identity for 3 desktop applications during comprehensive rebranding initiatives.

Art Director

ES3

Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

Developed and oversaw creative concepts, visual styles, and design strategies for diverse projects. Collaborated closely with clients to understand project objectives and deliver effective visual communication. Leveraged Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Bridge expertise to produce vector and pixel-based educational B2B assets.

Key Achievements:

Managed multiple projects, timelines, and assets with minimal oversight and delivered high-end graphics within brand guidelines.

Launched over five websites, curated a dozen manuals, and crafted various impactful presentational media tailored for global dealerships, encompassing renowned brands such as Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Jeep, Lexus, and Alfa Romeo.

UI & UX Designer

Owned Outcomes

Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

Crafted intricate screens and intuitive user flows for specialized medical data analysis and visualization programs. Collaborated closely with developers and fellow designers to analyze compositions, identify bugs, and strategize optimizations for a seamless user experience.

Key Achievement:

Leveraged Adobe Illustrator adeptly to generate meticulously designed website compositions and layouts within a fast-paced startup work setting.

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Raindrop Marketing

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

Created illustrations and designs for Coronado School District, San Diego Symphony, local news stations, and various businesses throughout San Diego

Used Adobe Suite to create designs for email campaigns, website design, and print graphics