I'm a UX designer with an unconventional path. After 6 years in marketing and brand management, I discovered that my true passion lies in shaping the entire user experience — not just driving people to products, but making those products worth using.
With a background in marketing, I understand the entire customer journey from acquisition to retention. I've built brands, streamlined operations, and led teams, which allows me to design solutions that balance user needs with business goals.
I've worn many hats — from being the first marketing hire to managing P&L, from conducting user interviews to presenting to stakeholders. This versatility taught me to see problems from multiple angles and find solutions that work for users, businesses, and development teams alike.
Today, I combine formal UX training with real-world business acumen to create experiences that users love and businesses can sustain. I'm particularly passionate about leveraging AI tools to accelerate design workflows and deliver value faster.

General Assembly | Sep 2025 - Nov 2025
Imperial Harvest | 2018 - 2024
Built marketing team from the ground up and shaped how the brand communicated across digital and physical touchpoints. Led two website redesigns that increased conversion by 35%, and introduced the design standards and systems that supported long-term growth.
"Sijia led our research efforts with exceptional clarity and confidence. Her dependability truly anchored the team. She brings fresh perspectives, welcomes feedback, and collaborates with a genuinely positive attitude. Versatile in both UI and UX—any team would be lucky to have her."
Carine C.
UX Designer | General Assembly
"Sijia led the UX efforts with exceptional clarity, structure, and thoughtfulness. Her confidence during client presentations and ability to articulate ideas clearly builds immediate trust. Calm, dependable, and always ready to support the team—a well-rounded UX practitioner with strong instincts."
Jeremy O.
UX Designer | General Assembly
"Sijia brought strong visual clarity as UI Lead, setting up a well-structured design component system for the team. She displayed thoughtful design judgment and a keen business mindset, translating ideas into professional, user-friendly solutions that meet both business and user needs."
Rachel L.
UX Designer | General Assembly