Shira Rabkin
About Shira Rabkin
Shira Rabkin is a Product and User Experience Designer based in Minnesota, currently working at Girl Scouts River Valleys and Solution Design Group. With a background in UX design, marketing, and consulting, she has experience across various industries including agriculture and real estate.
Work at Solution Design Group
Shira Rabkin has been employed at Solution Design Group since 2022, where she serves as a Product + User Experience Designer. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centric designs that enhance product functionality and improve user satisfaction. Her responsibilities include collaborating with Agile teams and stakeholders to guide projects from initial concept through to delivery. Her experience at Solution Design Group contributes to her expertise in product design and user experience.
Current Role at Girl Scouts River Valleys
Since 2024, Shira Rabkin has worked as a User Experience Designer at Girl Scouts River Valleys. This position allows her to apply her design skills in a nonprofit environment, focusing on enhancing user engagement and experience. Her role involves designing products that resonate with users, ensuring that the organization's digital interfaces are effective and accessible.
Education and Expertise
Shira Rabkin studied at CareerFoundry, where she completed a UX Design Certification from 2021 to 2022. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota, which she obtained between 2016 and 2019. This educational background supports her understanding of user needs and enhances her ability to create effective design solutions.
Professional Background
Shira Rabkin has a diverse professional background that spans various industries, including Agriculture, SaaS, Content Management Systems, and Real Estate. Prior to her current roles, she worked as a UX Lead Consultant at Reach Media Network and held positions at Coldwell Banker and Wowza, Inc. Her experience also includes serving as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Illusion Theater, which provided her with a strong foundation in marketing and communications.
Achievements in User Experience Design
Throughout her career, Shira Rabkin has served as the lead designer on multiple Agile teams, where she has collaborated with team members and stakeholders to deliver projects successfully. Her work emphasizes designing products that engage users and deliver meaningful results. This focus on user experience is evident in her roles across various organizations, where she has contributed to enhancing product usability and overall user satisfaction.