Hi! It's Alisa

I am a Bay Area UI/UX designer and illustrator! 

Hi, I’m a UI/UX designer and illustrator based in sunny California, with 7 years of experience in the design industry. I’m passionate about creating user-centered designs that blend creativity and logic to solve real problems. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me lost in a good book or soaking up the sun at the beach with my corgi, Buttercup.

I’m currently looking for new opportunities where I can bring my skills and enthusiasm to a collaborative team. If you’re looking for someone who loves turning ideas into intuitive, impactful designs, let’s chat! I’d love to hear about your next project.

Experience

UI/UX Designer

Travelers Haven by Blueground | Pacifica, California, United States
Oct 2022 – Present

  • Led end-to-end design of web application, managing the UX process from user research, wireframing, to high-fidelityprototypes and implementation. Prioritized usability, resulting in a 20% increase in external client usage and a 9-pointimprovement in Net Promoter Score (NPS).
  • Developed a comprehensive design system and component library in Figma, establishing a cohesive visual languagethat streamlined workflows and reduced design iteration time by 30%. This ensured consistency across all platformsand improved team efficiency.
  • Increased product engagement by 17% by designing intuitive user interfaces and conducting iterative testing to refineuser flows.
  • Partnered with development and product teams to accurately implement designs, maintaining high standards forquality and usability.
  • Managed WordPress website content, maintaining brand consistency across digital and print materials.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma to deliver high-quality designs for multiple platforms and use cases, supporting 9 successful campaigns.
  • Applied strong visual design skills to create engaging, user-friendly interfaces for websites and internal tools, ensuringseamless user experiences across platforms.

Freelance Illustrator and Designer

Pacifica, California, United States
May 2017 – Present

  • Designed and executed custom illustrations, campaigns, and character designs for multi-channel marketing initiatives, including social media, editorial content, and advertising.
  • Partnered with small business clients to deliver branding solutions, including visual identity systems, responsive website design, and branded merchandise.
  • Conducted strategic consultations and needs assessments to align deliverables with client objectives and target audience expectations.

Junior UI/UX Designer

Travelers Haven | Denver, Colorado, United States
Jun 2018 – Oct 2022

  • Took ownership of design responsibilities, including updating one-pagers, slide decks, website materials, internal tool workflows, and branding needs.
  • Supported the development of user-centered design solutions to improve platform usability and functionality.
  • Applied visual design principles—including color theory, typography, interaction design, and visual hierarchy—to createinnovative and compelling product interfaces. Demonstrated a keen eye for design improvements and attention tovisual detail.
  • Proficient in creating compelling presentations that illustrate the user journey, interface interactions, and designsolutions.

Floor Leader & Operations Specialist

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics | Denver, Colorado, United States
Sep 2013 – Jun 2018

  • Delivered exceptional customer service and coached 35+ team members to achieve sales goals, reaching targets in 47 out of 56 months.
  • Trained staff on product knowledge, customer experience, and visual merchandising for ethical campaigns.
  • Managed inventory, including ordering, receiving, and weekly counts, while maintaining organized shop documentation.
  • Designed displays and marketing materials as part of the visual merchandising team.

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

BFA in Communication Design, 2017

School of Motion

Illustration for Motion, 2021

Skills

  • UI/UX Design: Design systems, User Flows, User Research, Wireframing, Responsive Design, Design Strategy, Prototyping, Familiar with HTML/CSS, JavaScript
  • Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress
  • Illustration: Custom illustrations, character design, branding
  • Soft Skills: Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Adaptability, Communication, Problem-solving,Client Consultation