Albert Jin
About Albert Jin
Albert Jin is a Growth Product Designer with a background in UX/UI design and research, currently working at BenchSci since 2021. He has a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Immunology and Infection and a Master of Public Health, and advocates for empathy-driven design to enhance user experience.
Current Role at BenchSci
Albert Jin serves as a Growth Product Designer at BenchSci, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and driving product growth through innovative design strategies. His work involves understanding user needs and integrating those insights into product development to create effective solutions.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Prior to his current role, Albert Jin accumulated extensive experience in UX/UI design. He worked at Healthcare Human Factors as a UX/UI Designer and Researcher from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to user-centered design projects. He also held a position as a UX/UI Designer at TranQool for five months in 2017. His background includes co-founding Thoughtfile, where he focused on UX research and design from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background
Albert Jin earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Immunology and Infection from the University of Alberta, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Occupational and Environmental Health from the University of Toronto between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he studied User Experience Design Immersive at BrainStation in 2016 and completed a program in Korean Language and Literature at Yonsei University in 2011.
Advocacy for Empathy-Driven Design
Albert Jin advocates for empathy-driven design principles, emphasizing the importance of understanding user behavior to address real-world problems. He aims to create sustainable design solutions that enhance user experience. His approach is characterized by patience, discipline, and curiosity, which he believes are essential for discovering innovative solutions in the design process.
Research and Co-op Experience
In addition to his design roles, Albert Jin has experience in research and co-op positions. He worked as a Research Assistant at Alberta Health Services from 2013 to 2014, contributing to various health-related projects. He also completed a co-op placement at New Gold in 2015 as an Industrial Hygiene specialist for three months, where he gained practical experience in health and safety.