Favorite Parts Of Being A Senior UX Designer At A Property Management Software Company
Jeanmarie, a Senior UX Designer, thrives on the "fast-paced nature of working in tech," enjoying the daily variety and autonomy that comes with it. A key aspect is "advocating for the customer," a deeply fulfilling part of the role that aligns with their previous experience improving financial aid accessibility for high school students.
Fast-paced environment, Autonomy, Advocacy, User experience, Problem-solving
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Jeanmarie Levy
Senior UX Designer
Property Management Software Company
UC Santa Barbara
University of Southern California, Masters of Education in Higher Adminstration
Political Science, American Studies
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Every day is different; fast-paced environment.
2. Autonomy and agency to promote change.
3. Advocating for the user experience is a core purpose of the role.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I love that. Every day is different. I do find myself getting bored easily, so I love the fast-paced nature of working in tech.
I've typically worked for startup-level companies, both on the nonprofit and for-profit sides. This allows for a lot of autonomy and agency to promote change.
The biggest job of a UX designer is making the actual features. But at the end of the day, you're also supposed to be the sole advocate for the user and their experience.
Previously, I worked at a tech company that served high school students. We were working on a product for financial aid affordability, and ensuring high school students could access it felt so important. Advocating for the customer is a core value of mine. Having that be my day-to-day work is pretty exciting and fulfilling.