Marisa G.

About

Marisa Garcia is a multidisciplinary product designer with over 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, brand identity, and customer experience. She specializes in designing thoughtful, user-centered digital products that balance business goals with real human needs. With a proven track record of leading early product strategy and collaborating cross-functionally through to launch, Marisa consistently delivers intuitive, impactful experiences across web and mobile platforms. Driven by a commitment to social and environmental good, Marisa actively seeks out mission-driven work. She holds certifications in strategy and innovation from IDEO and was selected as a fellow in the Terro.do Climate Change for Designers Fellowship—deepening her ability to design for sustainability and systemic impact.

Experience

• Product Designer · Lifeblue2022-07-01 – 2024-11-01

  Led UX/UI design projects from strategy to launch, creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. Conducted user research, usability testing, and iterative design to improve accessibility and usability. Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to design seamless workflows and enhance efficiency. Developed and maintained scalable design systems to ensure consistency and streamline the design process.

• UX Designer · Swell Inc.2022-01-01 – 2022-05-01

  Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create user-centered digital experiences for clients like United Way of Los Angeles, Dashboard Earth, and The People's Project. Managed and maintained a reusable component design system, increasing design efficiency and consistency. Designed responsive desktop and mobile app interfaces, achieving a 25% increase in user engagement and retention.

• UX/UI Designer · Freelance2020-07-01 – 2021-02-01

  Partnered with clients to provide UX/UI design services, as well as branding, graphic design, and photography. Led creative direction for branding projects, product packaging, and marketing collateral.

• UX/UI Designer · Young Storytellers2020-11-01 – 2021-09-01

  Collaborated with Young Storyteller's stakeholders to implement innovative solutions for a profile database for Head Mentors to recruit actor volunteers efficiently.

• UX / UI Designer · Thread Wellness2021-02-01 – 2021-09-01

  Consulted with founders to develop brand identity and responsive website. Included UX research, stakeholder interviews, coordinating user testing, and visual design.

• Freelance Graphic Designer2016-04-01 – 2021-03-01

  Led creative direction for branding projects, product packaging, and marketing collateral. Designed and produced physical and digital assets, including seasonal product collections. Collaborated with manufacturers and stakeholders to bring products to market successfully.

Education

• Savannah College of Art and DesignBachelor's of Fine Arts BFA
• DesignlabUX/UI Design
• Parsons School of Design - The New SchoolPre-college Art Summer Program

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