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Hi, I'm
James Zhou.

Experienced UX Designer with 6+ years crafting intuitive and engaging web and mobile experiences. Skilled in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, with a strong focus on solving real user problems through thoughtful, data-informed design.

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My Work

Here are some of my recent projects. Take a look through the case studies and final designs to see the results in action.

Nanoleaf Premium

iOS & WindowsB2C

SymptomTrack Medical SaaS

iOS, Android & WindowsB2B

Loyalty Points Dashbaord

Nanoleaf Design System

Product Detail Page

Information Architecture

Design Experiences

Over the past 6 years, I’ve led the creation of user-centered web and mobile products from concept to launch. By collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I’ve helped turn complex problems into intuitive, impactful solutions that enhance both user experience and business outcomes.

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Sep 2019 - June 2025

UX Designer, Nanoleaf

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Lead the web team through the full project lifecycle—from ideation and design to development and QA testing.
Design and manage the design system and component library to ensure consistency and scalability across digital products.
Designed marketing campaigns and product landing pages to drive engagement and conversions.
Created a desktop app that lets users freely design and experiment with our product before purchasing, offering an unlimited creative space for layout planning.
Redesigned website information architecture to enhance user flow and improve content discoverability.
Conducted user research through interviews and surveys to gather insights and inform design decisions.

2018 - 2019

Freelance UX Designer

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Collaborate with clients to understand their app requirements and business needs, ensuring alignment with design solutions.
Developed user journey maps and personas to inform and guide design strategies.
Designed wireframes and interactive prototypes for both mobile and desktop applications to visualize and test user flows.

2018 - 2019

Web Designer Intern, iMediaDesign

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Designed websites for a diverse range of clients, including law firms, healthcare clinics, cybersecurity companies, and more.
Participated in stakeholder presentations and design reviews to gather feedback for improvement.

2016 - 2018

Freelance Web Designer/Developer

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Engaged with clients to gather and clarify requirements, ensuring alignment with user and business goals.
Configured servers and domains for clients to ensure smooth deployment and reliable site performance.
Translated final mockups into fully functional static or CMS-based websites.

2011 - 2018

Graphic Designer, Front Print

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Designed a range of print and digital marketing materials, including posters, newsletters, brochures, and product labels.

Skills

UX Design
User Rsearch
Design System
HTML & CSS
Information Architecture
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Agile
Project Management

Education

Treehouse Bootcamp

UX Design

2019

Sheridan College

Web Development/UX

2016 - 2018

George Brown College

Graphic Design

2008 - 2011

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James played an integral role bridging the gap between our marketing/sales teams and the web development function. He was instrumental in building web pages for several high-performing campaigns that drove sales. James always took constructive feedback well and his contributions have left a lasting impact on our web presence.

Hannah LimNanoleaf

James brought strong value to our marketing campaigns, product launches, and web development initiatives. He combines efficiency, creativity, and excellent communication skills. Always positive, flexible, and open to feedback, James was a pleasure to work with and consistently delivered high-quality results, even under tight deadlines. I highly recommend James to any team looking for a skilled and reliable collaborator.

Hanan KhayNanoleaf

I had the absolute pleasure of working with James on several website campaigns, and they made a huge difference every step of the way. His eye for design, attention to user experience, and ability to translate ideas into beautiful, intuitive layouts was impressive. James is not only incredibly talented but also a great teammate — collaborative, open to feedback, and always pushing for the best possible outcome. I learned a lot working alongside them and would jump at the chance to do it again!

Dale FalkensteinNanoleaf

James has taken full ownership of our website, leading several complete overhauls to support major marketing campaigns and new product launches. Whether it’s building landing pages under tight timelines or rethinking the user experience from the ground up, he consistently delivers with commitment and care. Any team would be lucky to have James on the team.

Gimmy ChuNanoleaf

James is a very dedicated and excellent UI/UX designer. He takes directions very well and understands his task to perform better. He has always kept on improving and brought the best to the table. He is also skilled at HTML5, CSS3 and WordPress development apart from his UI/ UX design roles. I would totally recommend James as he would be an amazing addition to any team.

Mohsin DodhiaiMediaDesign

James has shown great aptitude in the UI/UX and Advanced Mobile classes we attended at Sheridan. He has a strong sense of user intuition to design, prototype and execute a slick looking web interface. He was insightful in seminar type discussions where we are able to bounce ideas off each other from conceptual stage to project closure.

Nadeem AmondeSynerion Inc.

I was pleased to engage James as a UI/UX designer for a boutique SaaS project. From a rudimentary wireframe diagram, James was able to entirely re-imagine the project. What I most appreciated about James was his initiative, ability to take creative risks and innovate where there were gaps in direction or logic.

John O'ConnerMH Innovations