Michela Emmerich
About Michela Emmerich
Michela Emmerich is a UI/UX Designer based in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in graphic design and experience in various roles within the design field. She has worked at ThinkMarkets since 2021, where she develops prototypes and utilizes user research to inform her design decisions.
Work at ThinkMarkets
Michela Emmerich has been employed at ThinkMarkets as a UI/UX Designer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing prototypes for new website applications and features. Her work involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure that design efforts align with the company's vision and enhance brand recognition. This position allows her to apply her skills in user experience design and interface development within a dynamic financial services environment.
Education and Expertise
Michela Emmerich studied Graphic Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from 2016 to 2020. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in design principles, which she applies in her current role as a UI/UX Designer. Her expertise includes utilizing analytics and qualitative data from user research to inform design decisions, ensuring that her work meets user needs effectively.
Background
Before joining ThinkMarkets, Michela Emmerich gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer for Kent County Corporate Counsel for one month in 2020. Prior to that, she served at the Park District of Highland Park, progressing from Camp Counselor to Camp Director and Camp Assistant Director from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Graphic Designer at Packaging Technology and Research from 2019 to 2021, where she honed her design skills.
Professional Experience
Michela Emmerich has accumulated significant professional experience in design roles. Her tenure at the Park District of Highland Park spanned three years, where she developed leadership skills and gained hands-on experience in a camp setting. Following that, she worked for two years as a Graphic Designer at Packaging Technology and Research, contributing to various design projects. Her diverse background in both graphic design and user experience positions her well in her current role at ThinkMarkets.