Kimmy Lim
About Me
👋🏻Hi! I’m an empathetic and forward-thinking product designer based in California with over 3 years of experience in product management. I bring a unique blend of strategic thinking and creative flair to my work, with a passion for crafting user-centered solutions that seamlessly integrate design and functionality.
👩🏻💻In my role as a product designer, I’ve actively contributed to the inception and design of a new social media platform, from conceptualization to visual implementation. Additionally, I’ve designed a responsive website for a small business owner, tackling diverse design challenges with enthusiasm.
✏️Previously, as a product manager, I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to define project goals, conduct user research, and create wireframes with a designer. I facilitated design reviews and led thorough user testing post-implementation to refine the product, ensuring a seamless user experience.
🌍Born in South Korea, raised in Japan, and now living in the US, I’ve been shaped by diverse cultures. This background enriches my perspective and fuels my passion for creating inclusive and thoughtful designs.
Education
UI/UX Design
500+ hour User Experience Design Immersive program utilizing a hands-on approach to practice user-centered design methods, design thinking skills, team collaboration, and client relations. Covered topics include design thinking, competitive analysis, visual design, sketching, wireframing, rapid prototyping, and user research and testing.
Environment and Information
Major in Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, Pattern Language
Work & Experience
Product Designer
Self-employed
- Designing an end-to-end social media platform (mobile/web) emphasizing collective knowledge and exploration, involving conceptualization, strategy, and execution. - Created wireframes and prototypes to communicate project vision and UX principles, guiding decision-making and ensuring user alignment. - Conducting regular design reviews, seeking cross-functional feedback and iterating designs to align with project goals, balancing aesthetics, usability, and functionality. - Establishing a comprehensive design system for UI components, typography, and visuals, ensuring consistency and efficiency. - Led branding-to-development efforts for a family dentistry's responsive website, leveraging Squarespace and coding expertise to enhance online presence and engagement.
Product Manager
Rakuten Group, Inc.
- Defined clear project goals and key features for an acquired product, aligning them with the overall product strategy. - Conducted in-depth user research, mapping out user flows and journey experiences. - Authored detailed design documentation, capturing essential interactions and workflows. - Collaborated closely with the design team to create wireframes and interactive prototypes. - Facilitated productive design reviews with stakeholders, fostering alignment and iterative enhancements. - Conducted thorough user testing after implementation to validate and refine the product.
