Wooju Lee
Professional Summary
Results-driven UX/UI and Graphic Designer with a B.A. in Design and Cognitive Science (GPA: 3.8). Proven ability to lead end-to-end design projects — from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and front-end implementation. Experienced in delivering accessible, user-centered solutions across mobile, web, and social platforms. Fluent in English and Korean; seeking full-time UX/UI design opportunities.
Education
University of California, Davis — Davis, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Design and Cognitive Science (GPA: 3.8)
Relevant Coursework: UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Information Design,
Coding for Designers, Interactive Media I & II, Letterforms & Type
Skills
Visual
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, Rhino
Interactive
Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Language
English (Bilingual), Korean (Native)
Experience
Lead Designer — LIKELION
September 2023 – June 2025- Directed and produced 30+ social media assets per semester, driving measurable growth in event attendance and membership recruitment through strategic visual campaigns.
- Partnered with executive officers to define project roadmaps and establish a unified visual identity, aligning design output with organizational goals.
- Mentored 10+ students in Figma best practices — including grid systems, color contrast, type hierarchy, and accessibility standards — elevating the team's overall design quality.
- Delivered structured design critiques focused on layout balance, brand alignment, and readability, resulting in more cohesive and professional team output.
UX UI Designer & FrontEnd — GovDeals Redesign
November 2024 – June 2025- Led UX redesign of a widely used government auction platform, overhauling an outdated and unintuitive interface to significantly improve usability and accessibility.
- Produced wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, validating design decisions through iterative feedback loops with a cross-functional team of frontend, backend, and PM stakeholders.
- Implemented front-end improvements using HTML and JavaScript, directly bridging design and engineering to ensure pixel-accurate, accessible UI delivery.
Project Leader & UX UI Designer — RePlate
April 2024 – June 2024- Initiated and led a student-driven mobile app connecting students with surplus food donors, addressing food insecurity on campus through design-led innovation.
- Designed wireframes and prototypes in Figma, led development using React Native, and enhanced UX through usability testing, user interviews, and competitive analysis.
- Refined the app's UX through a designathon, incorporating expert mentorship feedback to boost accessibility and engagement, advancing to the finalist round.
UX UI Designer — Senior Transportation Reservation App
February 2024- Designed a senior-friendly transportation app in Figma within a 24-hour hackathon, applying inclusive design principles: large touch targets, high-contrast palettes, friendly custom illustrations, and simplified navigation tailored to elderly users.
Project Leader & UX UI Designer — GOLAJO
November 2023- Spearheaded an AI-powered virtual try-on shopping app from concept to pitch: conducted market research, created wireframes and Figma prototypes, and produced a compelling pitch deck and demo video.
- Facilitated weekly 3–4 hour cross-functional team meetings, streamlining feature scope based on collaborative feedback to maintain quality and product focus.
- Presented at an ideathon and advanced to the final round, demonstrating strong communication and product storytelling skills.