Charlene Tien
About Charlene Tien
Charlene Tien is a Staff Product Designer based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with over a decade of experience in user-centered design. She has held various design roles at notable companies including The Wall Street Journal, Google, and Credit Karma.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Charlene Tien serves as a Staff Product Designer at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on user-centered design principles to enhance user experience across various digital platforms. Her work contributes to the overall design strategy and product development at Credit Karma, which aims to provide users with accessible financial tools.
Previous Experience at Credit Karma
Before her current role, Charlene worked at Credit Karma as a Senior Product Designer from 2018 to 2021. During this time, she played a significant role in the design of user interfaces and experiences, ensuring that products met user needs effectively. She also served as a Senior Product Designer II for an additional 8 months in 2021, further contributing to the company's design initiatives.
Professional Background
Charlene Tien has a diverse professional background in design, having worked at several notable organizations. She was a Senior Interaction Designer at The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones & Company, where she focused on enhancing user interactions. Her experience also includes roles at Google as a Visual Designer and at The Walt Disney Company as a Senior Product Designer.
Education and Expertise
Charlene holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Computer Art- Interactive Media from the School of Visual Arts, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. She also attended Pratt Institute for 11 months in 2005. Her educational background, combined with over a decade of experience in digital product design, underlines her expertise in user-centered design and interaction design.
Design Contributions and Community Involvement
Based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, Charlene actively contributes to the design community. Her focus on user-centered design emphasizes enhancing user experience across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. She has participated in various design projects and initiatives, showcasing her commitment to improving digital product usability.