Resume
My Vision:
Hi, I'm Xiaojing(Coco) Zhang.
I aspire to utilize the power of design to empower individuals to realize their dreams.
My Strengths
double-diamond
design thinking
design thinking
Agile Project
Management
Management
team
unifier
unifier
Proficiently mastered tools
Continuously learning new skills
Continuously learning new skills
My Bio
A dynamic and innovative designer with five years of professional experience at a leading global design firm. Collaborated with cross-functional teams across 53 offices worldwide, adeptly balancing globalized and localized design strategies to meet diverse client needs. Specializing in creative, socially responsible design solutions. My experience is marked by a commitment to understanding and empathizing with users, demonstrated profoundly through a pioneering research project on post-pandemic lifestyle changes in China. This project underscored my ability to anticipate and adapt to evolving user behaviors and earned the 2021 firmwide research prize. As I transition to the tech industry, I am excited to bring this blend of design expertise, user empathy, and research acumen to create impactful, user-focused digital products.
my Passions
My favorite activity is delving into creations. I'm drawn to all forms of art that evoke positive emotions and resonate with the mind.
my values
I believe that creativity is humanity's brightest spark, yet it thrives best when underpinned by structure and order.
Work Experience:
Jan 2022- present
Freelancer
UX Designer
I've completed a comprehensive, 480+ hour full-time immersive UX/UI design program, incorporating in-depth study, hands-on practice, professional training, and mentorship. After that, I extensively engaged in passionate projects, working remotely with teams and employing Agile methodologies for iterative development.
Dec 2021 - present
Channel
Founder
Launched my channel in 2021 as a creative outlet, drawing from five years of design experience. Originating from my own battle with workplace anxiety, the channel focused on producing short films with calming music and comforting narratives, offering viewers a respite from their hectic lives.
Initiating with modest subscriber growth, I conducted C&C analyses and subscriber surveys, adapting content based on insights. Through strategic adjustments in video length and music types, I achieved a significant monthly increase of 2000 subscribers, showcasing my ability to drive engagement through data-driven optimization.
This experience underscores my commitment to leveraging personal challenges for positive impact, creating a welcoming space for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Initiating with modest subscriber growth, I conducted C&C analyses and subscriber surveys, adapting content based on insights. Through strategic adjustments in video length and music types, I achieved a significant monthly increase of 2000 subscribers, showcasing my ability to drive engagement through data-driven optimization.
This experience underscores my commitment to leveraging personal challenges for positive impact, creating a welcoming space for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Jan 2022- present
Gensler
Designer
In 2017, I started my first job as a designer in a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 offices and 6000+ professionals globally.
Throughout my tenure, I contributed significantly to impactful projects, including the design of Tsinghua University campus and the planning of the Qingdao recreational district, earning the first design prize and subsequently leading to numerous follow-up architecture projects. Additionally, I played a key role in a firmwide user research program, focusing on post-pandemic lifestyle changes, and received the Research Prize for that year.
This rich experience afforded me the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and experts across various disciplines. It honed my ability to think expansively while maintaining a keen focus on intricate details. I developed professionalism in delivering design materials to implementation teams, ensuring seamless execution of projects.
Throughout my tenure, I contributed significantly to impactful projects, including the design of Tsinghua University campus and the planning of the Qingdao recreational district, earning the first design prize and subsequently leading to numerous follow-up architecture projects. Additionally, I played a key role in a firmwide user research program, focusing on post-pandemic lifestyle changes, and received the Research Prize for that year.
This rich experience afforded me the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and experts across various disciplines. It honed my ability to think expansively while maintaining a keen focus on intricate details. I developed professionalism in delivering design materials to implementation teams, ensuring seamless execution of projects.
Skills
Design: User Experience Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Web/Mobile
Adobe Suite: Adobe XD, Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, Usability Testing, User Flows, Prototyping, Sketching, Wireframing, Mockups
Research: User Research, Information Architecture, Research Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data
Graphic Design: Branding, Marketing, Package Design, Typography, Icon Design
Language
English: Business Fluent
Chinese: Native
Adobe Suite: Adobe XD, Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, Usability Testing, User Flows, Prototyping, Sketching, Wireframing, Mockups
Research: User Research, Information Architecture, Research Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data
Graphic Design: Branding, Marketing, Package Design, Typography, Icon Design
Language
English: Business Fluent
Chinese: Native
Words from Teammates
"You did such an amazing job at showing up fully, communicating your ideas clearly and backing them up, amazing job at keeping track of things and zooming out at the right times. Attention to detail was awesome to witness, i admire your visual design skills. You were open to receiving feedback and not afraid of disagreeing."
Noelia Valle
UX Designer, DEN
"I absolutely loved working with you coco! Not only are you such a supportive and friendly teammate but you truly put so much thought into every decision you make! You also have an amazing ability to foster a space that feels both relaxing and productive!I learned so much from you during this project and am so grateful to have been on a team together!"
Allie Boyle
UX Designer, LA
"It was truly great working with you Coco! Reading through the things to consider for feedback list I only have positive things to say. I really loved your positive attitude toward every step in our project. You had great ideas and your dedication to the team and project really showed. You took feedback very well and had the user in mind at all times. You also were never afraid to jump in and help when needed."
Selena de Leon
UX Designer, MH
"You have such great project management skills! I learned a lot about how to keep track of my tasks and organize information because of you :)
Everything you designed was so beautiful! Your attention to detail is truly one-of-a-kind and you have such a strong understanding of UI fundamentals and I learned a lot from your design process :)
Your ability to explain your unique insights when we were stuck and help us through our blocks was really helpful as well!"
Everything you designed was so beautiful! Your attention to detail is truly one-of-a-kind and you have such a strong understanding of UI fundamentals and I learned a lot from your design process :)
Your ability to explain your unique insights when we were stuck and help us through our blocks was really helpful as well!"
Enmanuel Pichardo
UX Designer, NY
"You have such great project management skills! I learned a lot about how to keep track of my tasks and organize information because of you :)
Everything you designed was so beautiful! Your attention to detail is truly one-of-a-kind and you have such a strong understanding of UI fundamentals and I learned a lot from your design process :)
Your ability to explain your unique insights when we were stuck and help us through our blocks was really helpful as well!"
Everything you designed was so beautiful! Your attention to detail is truly one-of-a-kind and you have such a strong understanding of UI fundamentals and I learned a lot from your design process :)
Your ability to explain your unique insights when we were stuck and help us through our blocks was really helpful as well!"
Karan Kumar
UX Designer, SJ
"Hey Coco! I really appreciated your welcoming and dedicated approach to UX and I continue to be blown away by your design skills. I had a blast working together in the occasional after-zoom session. Excited to see where you go next! "
Ben Lague
UX Designer, SF
