Sara Yong
About Sara Yong
Sara Yong is a Senior Product Designer II at Properly in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she has worked since 2020. With over a decade of experience in the design industry, she has held various design roles and studied at both York University and Sheridan College.
Work at Properly
Sara Yong has been employed at Properly since 2020, currently holding the position of Senior Product Designer II. Her tenure at Properly has spanned four years, during which she has contributed to various design initiatives. Prior to her current role, she served as a Product Designer at Properly from 2019 to 2020. This experience at Properly has allowed her to develop her skills in product design within a dynamic team environment in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Sara Yong holds a Bachelor of Design degree, which she obtained from York University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she has completed another Bachelor of Design program at Sheridan College during the same timeframe. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in design principles and practices, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Background
Sara Yong began her career in the design industry in 2013. Over the years, she has held various design positions, including roles at FCD, 3C Marketing, Pivot Design Group, and The Science Project. Her diverse experiences across different organizations have helped her develop a comprehensive skill set in visual and UX design. In addition to her professional work, she has balanced her career with side projects, showcasing her commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Properly, Sara Yong worked in several design roles. She was a Designer at FCD from 2013 to 2015, followed by a position at 3C Marketing from 2015 to 2016. She then served as a Visual & UX Designer at Pivot Design Group from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she gained experience as a Design Intern at The Science Project in 2014. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in the design field.
Personal Projects and Online Presence
Sara Yong maintains a personal website, sarayong.com, where she showcases her latest work and design projects. This platform allows her to present her portfolio and share her design philosophy with a broader audience. Her engagement in side projects reflects her passion for design and her commitment to exploring new creative avenues.