Elie Anne Lachance, M. A.
About Elie Anne Lachance, M. A.
Elie Anne Lachance, M.A., is a Product Owner and UI/UX Designer at Optel Group, with experience as an Interaction Designer and Design Teacher. She co-owns Grise Loungewear and holds degrees in Graphic Design and Interaction Design from Université Laval.
Work at Optel Group
Elie Anne Lachance has held multiple roles at Optel Group, starting as a UI/UX Designer in 2019. In this capacity, she focused on enhancing user experiences through design. In 2020, she transitioned to the role of Product Owner, where she has continued to work for four years. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring that user needs are met throughout the design process.
Education and Expertise
Elie Anne Lachance earned a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from Université Laval, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Interaction Design from the same institution, studying from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Mérici collégial privé, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in user experience and design.
Background
Elie Anne Lachance has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in design and education. She has worked as an Interaction Designer at Optel for two years and has experience as a UX Designer at Start Me Up and Spektrum Media. Additionally, she has served as a Design Teacher and Lecturer at Cégep Limoilou since 2020, contributing to the education of future designers in Quebec, Canada.
Achievements
Elie Anne Lachance co-owns Grise Loungewear, a Canadian brand that reflects her design sensibilities. Her professional journey includes various short-term roles, such as a Contract Graphic Designer at Multiforce and a freelance Graphic Designer at Mammouth3. She has also completed an internship in Indonesia, gaining international experience in her field. Her passion for human behavior informs her user-centric approach to design.