Emma Vooijs
About Emma Vooijs
Emma Vooijs is a UX Researcher with a background in UX and CX specialization. She has worked at notable companies such as RTL, Virtuagym, and Backbase, and has a strong focus on enhancing collaboration between product users and development teams.
Current Role at Backbase
Emma Vooijs serves as a UX Researcher at Backbase, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she focuses on understanding user needs and enhancing user experience through research methodologies. Her work involves collaborating with product users and development teams to gather insights that inform design decisions. Emma's expertise in UX research contributes to the overall effectiveness of Backbase's product offerings.
Previous Experience at RTL
Emma Vooijs worked at RTL from 2019 to 2022, where she held multiple roles including UX/CX Specialist and Scrum Master. During her three years at RTL, she contributed to user experience and customer experience initiatives. Her dual role allowed her to engage with both user research and agile project management, enhancing her skills in facilitating team collaboration and improving product outcomes.
Experience at Virtuagym
Emma Vooijs was employed at Virtuagym as a UX Researcher for 11 months in 2019. Her responsibilities included conducting user research to inform product design. Prior to this role, she served as a User Research Intern at Virtuagym from 2018 to 2019, where she gained valuable experience in user-centered design processes. This background provided her with a solid foundation in UX research methodologies.
Educational Background
Emma Vooijs has a comprehensive educational background in human technology and engineering. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, studying from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she completed an European Project Semester at Fachhochschule St Pölten in 2018. Earlier, she achieved Havo at Vrije School Den Haag, where she studied Science and Engineering from 2009 to 2014.
Skills and Interests in UX Research
Emma Vooijs specializes in facilitating co-creation sessions that enhance collaboration between designers and product teams. She has a keen interest in setting up UX processes and tools to improve team efficiency. Emma is actively learning about implementing UX operations, including customer journeys and design systems, which reflects her commitment to advancing her expertise in the field.