A bit about Jihye

Jihye [Jee-hae], meaning ‘Wisdom’ in Korean, reflects the essence of my approach to design. With a rich blend of work experience and educational background, I craft thoughtful and insightful design solutions that address complex challenges.

Professional Experience

UX/UI Designer

Canada Learning Code (2022 – Present): Develop and refine digital assets, including website designs and campaign materials, in collaboration with the marketing and development team.

ONWAA (2021 – Present): Lead designer on a high-stakes UX/UI project focusing on user accessibility and engagement.

Aftermetoo (2021 – Present): Directed design projects that enhanced the brand’s digital presence and led to a successful website launch.

Branding and Marketing Designer

Canadian Women’s Foundation (2023 – Present): Crafted visual reports and marketing materials, notably for the Feminist Entrepreneur Summit 2023 in Winnipeg.

Good Roots Consulting (2023 – Present): Developed reusable and consistent branding solutions for non-profits.

Learning Journey

I am primarily a self-taught designer,

enriched by a formal educational background in technical web development and strategic business insights. Below are highlights of my learning journey, driven by my curiosity about human interactions and relationships.

Frontend Web Developer Certificate, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Vancouver, Canada

Web Development Certificate, BrainStation, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Advertising and Public Relations, Hongik University, South Korea

Customer Service Diploma, Greystone College, Vancouver, Canada

passion projects

Empowering Women in Tech

I mentor immigrant women professionals, aiding their integration into Canada’s workforce and began my mentoring with the ISSofBC TechWomen Program, which also kickstarted my career.

Continuous Learning in Tech Innovation

I am an active member of the WordPress community, regularly participating in discussions on Full Site Editing and other technologies, demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and open source contribution.

Championing Social Impact Through Design

I earned first place in the 2022 Iterate UX Design Challenge by conducting impactful UX research for Stop2Heal, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding human trafficking survivors.