Genia Shapira
About Genia Shapira
Genia Shapira is a Senior UX/UI Designer with extensive experience in interface design for various platforms. She holds a BA in Media Communications from the University of Guelph and a BA in Image Arts & Photography from Humber College.
Current Role at Achievers
Genia Shapira serves as a Senior UX/UI Designer at Achievers, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. Genia fosters a collaborative and inspiring environment, leveraging her expertise to lead design initiatives. Her responsibilities include utilizing data-driven insights to inform design processes and ensuring that the products meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Before her current role, Genia worked as a UX/UI Designer II at Achievers from 2020 to 2021. She also contributed to the design field at #movethedial for four months in 2020. Her earlier experience includes a position as a UI Designer at blackjet inc from 2019 to 2020. Throughout these roles, she specialized in designing interfaces for various platforms, including native, SaaS, desktop, and mobile.
Education and Expertise
Genia Shapira holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Communications from the University of Guelph, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Image Arts & Photography from Humber College during the same period. Her educational background supports her strong understanding of localization and accessibility in digital product design, which is crucial for creating inclusive user experiences.
Background in Management and Production
Genia has a diverse background in management and production roles. She served as a Studio Manager at TC Media from 2012 to 2015 and as a Production Manager at Groupe TVA for 11 months in 2015 to 2016. Furthermore, she worked as a Photography Manager at Rogers Media Content Studio from 2016 to 2018. These experiences have contributed to her leadership skills and her ability to mentor and empower other designers.