Julia Simplicio
About Julia Simplicio
Julia Simplicio is a Junior Product Designer at dscout, where she collaborates with various teams to improve user experience. She has eight years of experience in this role and has previously worked in design and development positions at Basecamp, Threadless, and Stagebloc.
Work at dscout
Julia Simplicio has been employed at dscout as a Junior Product Designer since 2016. In this role, she collaborates with engineers, user success, and marketing team members to enhance the user experience. Her responsibilities include conducting user research and user testing sessions, which are integral to the product development process. Additionally, she prototypes upcoming features for dscout's web and mobile applications and pushes front-end web UI implementations to the platform.
Previous Experience in Design and Development
Prior to her current position at dscout, Julia Simplicio gained valuable experience in design and development. She worked as a Design Apprentice at Basecamp for three months in 2014. In 2016, she served as a Product Design Intern at Threadless for four months in Chicago. Additionally, she worked as a Frontend Developer at Stagebloc for seven months in 2015, where she contributed to web development projects.
Education and Expertise
Julia Simplicio studied at DePaul University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in design principles and practices, which she applies in her current role as a Junior Product Designer.
User Research and Testing Skills
As part of her role at dscout, Julia Simplicio conducts user research and user testing sessions. These activities are essential for understanding user needs and preferences, allowing her to contribute effectively to the design and enhancement of products. Her involvement in these processes supports the overall goal of improving user experience.