SOUMYA JAIN

sjain.soumya@gmail.com • +1 (628) 226-7334 • San Francisco

UI/UX designer with 4+ years of experience in architectural design. Strong background in systems thinking, user research, and designing within real-world constraints. Focused on creating intuitive, ethical, human-centered digital experiences.

SKILLS

UX & Research: User interviews & usability testing, synthesis & insight generation, information architecture, user flows

Design & Prototyping: Wireframing (low/hi-fidelity), prototyping & animations, accessibility, UI & visual design

Tools & Technical: Figma, FigJam, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS (working knowledge)

PROJECTS

End-to-end App: Trailhead

2026

  • Designed an end-to-end learning framework supporting self-directed progression across complex topics

  • Synthesized 5 user interviews into scalable information architecture and structured navigation models

  • Prototyped multi-path exploration flows to support flexible learning behaviors

  • Conducted 5 usability tests, improving clarity and reducing cognitive load within 100-hour development cycle

Adding-a-feature: Spotify (Audiobooks)

2025

  • Designed an audiobook discovery feature within Spotify’s existing design system and product constraints

  • Uncovered discovery friction via 5 interviews; reframed opportunity around credibility and contextual guidance

  • Created 3 interaction flows and 2+ entry points aligned with established platform behaviors

  • Validated through 3 usability tests, increasing perceived trust and clarity within 80-hour sprint

EXPERIENCE

UI/UX Designer at Unveil, Toronto

2026

  • Led UX for early-stage social product addressing offline connection gaps in a 3-person team

  • Identified trust and coordination friction across 6 competing platforms;

  • Translated findings through 5 user interviews into actionable design principles

  • Designed and prototyped 3 end-to-end interaction flows, reducing perceived social risk during discovery

  • Iterated through 3 usability tests, strengthening safety cues and clarity within 80-hour sprint cycles

Jr Designer (Commercial) at IA Interior Architects, SF

2021-2024

  • Completed end-to-end projects (5k-100k+ sq ft) from concept through execution within constraints

  • Translated client goals into structured design systems and documentation

  • Designed and iterated on layouts and wayfinding to support intuitive navigation and accessibility

  • Collaborated with 3+ cross-functional teams to align on requirements and design decisions

  • Contributed to large-scale projects (Salesforce Tower) and independently led smaller projects (Waymo)

Intern at ANDC, Mumbai (2018-2019), Intern at HomeTown, Mumbai (2018)

EDUCATION

UI/UX Design Certificate

2025-2026

DesignLab

M.A. Interior Architecture & Design

2019-2021

Academy of Art University, CA 2019-2021

B.A. (Hons.) Interior Design

2015-2018

ITM, Mumbai/BCU, UK 2015-2018

AWARDS

30 under 30 - Interior Design Magazine, 2023

Honor Award - International Interior Design Assoc., 2021

Feature at Spring Show - Academy of Art University, 2021

Design Charrette - International Interior Design Assoc., 2021

Best Interior Project Award - ITM Mumbai, 2017

Best Interior Exhibit Award - ITM Mumbai, 2016