Yoojung (Yj) Jang
About Yoojung (Yj) Jang
Yoojung (Yj) Jang is a Product Designer based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, currently working at Food52 since 2021. She specializes in user onboarding screens and interactive dashboards, leveraging her background in digital arts and communication.
Work at Food52
Yoojung Jang has been employed at Food52 as a Product Designer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through design. She has developed a sustainable presentation deck format for weekly meetings and check-ins, which has improved team communication. Her work involves creating user onboarding screens and interactive dashboards, contributing to the overall product usability and user satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Patch.com
Before joining Food52, Yoojung Jang worked as a Product Designer at Patch.com from 2019 to 2021. During her two years at Patch.com, she contributed to various design projects, utilizing her skills in user experience design. Her experience at Patch.com helped her refine her design abilities and understand the dynamics of product design in a digital media environment.
Education and Expertise
Yoojung Jang studied at Flatiron School, where she achieved expertise in UX/UI design. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Digital Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, completed from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from New York University, studying from 2013 to 2015. Her educational background supports her specialization in user onboarding screens and interactive dashboards.
Background and Career Transition
Yoojung Jang transitioned from a career as a pastry chef to product design, bringing a unique perspective to her design process. This shift allowed her to apply her creative skills in a new context, enhancing her approach to user experience. Her diverse background contributes to her understanding of aesthetics and functionality in design.
User Testing and Product Usability
Yoojung Jang has experience in scheduling, moderating, and documenting user testing sessions. This involvement is aimed at enhancing product usability, allowing her to gather valuable feedback and insights from users. Her focus on user testing reflects her commitment to creating effective and user-friendly designs.