Katherine Yang
About Katherine Yang
Katherine Yang is a User Experience Designer at Adobe, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in design and management, with previous roles at VIA Creatives, Nordstrom, and several other organizations.
Work at Adobe
Katherine Yang has been employed at Adobe as a User Experience Designer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall experience of Adobe's products. Her position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet user needs and improve usability.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining Adobe, Katherine worked at VIA Creatives as a Studio Manager for seven months in 2021. She also gained experience as a Student Apprentice at Razorfish from 2015 to 2016, where she contributed to various projects in Seattle. Additionally, she served as a Web Developer at Voyage UW from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing her skills in user experience and design.
Education and Expertise
Katherine studied at the University of Washington, where she pursued a degree in Human Centered Design and Engineering from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in user experience principles and design methodologies. She also graduated from the International School, which is ranked among the top 10 high schools in America.
Background in Customer Service and Management
Katherine has a diverse background in customer service and management roles. She worked as a Salesperson at Nordstrom for four months in 2021 and served as a Front Desk Receptionist at Davis Optical Express for three years from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes managing a charity basketball tournament as the Founder and Director at Jubilee REACH in 2015.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Katherine's early career includes several internships and roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Style Intern at CollegeFashionista from 2016 to 2017 and as a Brand Representative for Pura Vida Bracelets for ten months during the same period. Additionally, she was part of the Seattle Seahawks Street Team from 2016 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in brand representation and event promotion.