Saige's Resume
Professional Experience
MAGIC Spell Studios
UX/UI Designer (Contract)
November 2024- May 2025
Rochester, NY
As a UI/UX Designer, I worked closely with clients to build strong relationships and ensure a clear understanding of their design requirements, translating feedback into impactful improvements. We would have rounds of feedback for each design, and I really loved getting to work alongside our clients and hear their every thought. I actively contributed to user research and QA testing to validate design decisions and enhance player experience. Leveraging tools like Figma and Unity, I crafted creative, user-centered solutions, from user flows and wireframes to UI art assets and interactive prototypes, that boost usability and player engagement in client games.
Accessible Learning Labs
Lead UX Designer
September 2023 - October 2024
Rochester, NY
I led the design of free educational labs for an NSF-funded project that gamifies accessibility and machine learning concepts, making complex topics more engaging and inclusive. As the lead designer, I mentored a team of junior designers, providing guidance and feedback to elevate the quality of our work. Drawing on principles from cognitive psychology, I developed new lesson plans tailored to how students learn best. Additionally, I had the opportunity to completely redesign the company’s front-facing brand image. As part of this, I conducted research on our audience, as well as similar audiences, and created a cohesive branding package and comprehensive asset library to support the project’s visual identity and scalability. I worked not only on the website, but also on marketing materials such as letterheads, business cards, and email signatures.
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
User Experience Design Co-op
January 2024 - April 2024
Torrance, CA
During my time at Honda, I designed UI assets and a brand-accurate mockup for a new Acura Charging Station Locator using Figma, aligning with Acura’s visual identity and user expectations. This I then pitched to company leaders and received design approval. During the design process, I worked on a team of developers, other designers, and project managers. I also developed user-centered solutions for incorporating a nonprofit lease option into the Acura ZDX vehicle checkout experience.To guide and validate design decisions, I conducted user interviews and synthesized insights to enhance overall app usability. Additionally, I organized and executed a co-op volunteer event for the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, strengthening community engagement and cross-team collaboration.
Cascades - Greenpac Mill
Media Intern
May 2023 - August 2023
Niagara Falls, NY
I led the design process for 11 marketing projects using Adobe Creative Cloud, delivering visually compelling assets that aligned with our brand and campaign goals. By developing and implementing a new social media strategy grounded in psychology and data-driven insights, I successfully increased our followership by 270% and boosted interactions by 500%, effectively engaging our target audience and expanding our digital presence.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Technology
Minor in Psychology, Minor in Sociology
2020-2025
While I was at RIT, I studied design with a mix of creativity and strategy. I took classes in brand design, game design, multimedia design, CRMs, and SEO tools. I also earned minors in psychology and sociology, which helped me understand how people think, feel, and interact with the world around them.
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That mix of design and human behavior really shaped how I work. I focus on creating experiences that are clear, thoughtful, and made for real people. Whether I’m building a brand system or mapping out a user flow, I care about making things that feel right and are easy to use.
Awards
Blizzard Entertainment
In It Together Scholarship
2024
Selected as an active participant in the gaming industry who is helping to lead the charge towards a more inclusive future in both the culture surrounding gaming and game development
Activision Blizzard King
Inclusion In Games Scholarship
2024
Selected as 1 of 10 future leaders in gaming through Activision Blizzard King. Represented ABK at GDC 2024 and participated in UX Summit talks focused on accessibility and inclusive design in games.
Computing Organization for Multicultural Students
1st Place in Highlighting Underrepresented Diversity in Tech
2023
Created a fun office-themed party game with accessibility features that created a fun and competitive environment for all. Features included voice-over, time allotment adjustment, color adjustment, and game cues that could be modified depending on the user's visual and auditorial abilities.
Dave & Buster's
Winner of the nation-wide Dave & Buster's Five Nights at Freddy's Photo Competition
2023
Showcased a unique blend of modeling, photography, and editing skills. Personally conceptualized, modeled for, captured, and edited the winning photo, which demonstrated a creative approach to visual storytelling.
Computer Science House at RIT
1st Place in Sustainability
2023
Designed and prototyped a successful web app to help users plan trips while accounting for personal needs and environmental impact. This design won 1st place in the sustainability category at CSH Hacks.
Canon Inc.
1st Place in the 2022 University Inkjet Competition
2022
Worked with a team of two other students to create a packet of higher education documents for a made-up university. As a team, we developed a brand identity as well as a sports mascot, and 7 print-ready marketing materials with variable data printing capabilities.
Professional Skillset
UI/UX Design
Graphic Design
Branding & Identity
Prototyping
User Research
Wireframes
UI Art
WCAG
HTML & CSS
Javascript
Software Proficiency
Adobe Creative Suite
Unreal Engine
Figma
Unity
HubSpot
Blender
Language Proficiency
English (Native)
Japanese (Fluent - Past Resident)
American Sign Language (Intermediate - Classroom Education)