about

I'm Julia, a ux designer with a passion for efficient and pleasant experiences.

.experience

10+ years in design

3 years in UX

.location

Montreal

Originally from Toronto

.freelance

Available

.hello

my work is about creating experiences that feel natural, useful, and grounded in real human needs. i care less about polish for its own sake and more about clarity, flow, and purpose. coming from a background in fashion, i’ve learned to balance aesthetics with function, using research, systems thinking, and collaboration to shape thoughtful, intuitive products. i try to stay curious, keep things simple, and design in a way that quietly makes things better.

.UX work experience

2025-2026

7 months

BDC

UX, UI and Research Intern

Spearhead user research and design initiatives to improve trust and clarity in digital financial services. Conduct usability testing, interviews, and competitive benchmarking to inform decisions. Expand and maintain design systems in collaboration with developers, ensuring scalable and consistent implementation. Translate insights into actionable improvements that enhance user experience and drive conversion.

2025-2026

7 months

BDC

UX, UI and Research Intern

2024

3 months

Angler AI

UX /UI Intern

Collaborate with leadership to design and launch platform features, translating complex data workflows into clear, intuitive experiences. Contribute to information architecture, interaction patterns, and visual hierarchy in a data-heavy environment.

2024

3 months

Angler AI

UX /UI Intern

2022-2023

3 months

Hit the Books

Ux/UI Intern

Build and refine designs and high-fidelity prototypes for developer handoff. Support iterative testing and improve interaction consistency across user flows.

2022-2023

3 months

Hit the Books

Ux/UI Intern

Build and refine designs and high-fidelity prototypes for developer handoff. Support iterative testing and improve interaction consistency across user flows.

.Fashion work experience

2024

6 months

NTD

Senior Technical Fashion Designer

Lead production development for overseas manufacturing, translating design into clear, executable specifications. Manage approvals, licensing, and budgets to ensure accurate and timely delivery.

2024

6 months

NTD

Senior Technical Fashion Designer

Lead production development for overseas manufacturing, translating design into clear, executable specifications. Manage approvals, licensing, and budgets to ensure accurate and timely delivery.

2021-2022

2 years

Crooks & Castles + Death Row Records

Senior Technical Fashion Designer

Drive product decisions through analysis of customer trends, sales data, and regional preferences. Develop structured methods to align collections with target demographics and improve product-market fit. Manage the technical design team and standardize templates to streamline communication with factories and improve production efficiency.

2021-2022

2 years

Crooks & Castles + Death Row Records

Senior Technical Fashion Designer

2021-2022

6 months

Laura Canada

Technical Fashion Designer

Collaborate across teams to design collections aligned with brand, trends, and cost constraints. Balance creative direction with feasibility and business goals.

2021-2022

6 months

Laura Canada

Technical Fashion Designer

Collaborate across teams to design collections aligned with brand, trends, and cost constraints. Balance creative direction with feasibility and business goals.

2017-2021

4 years

Margaret M.

Fashion Designer

Adapt collections to evolving consumer needs through research and trend analysis. Implement systems to improve inventory tracking, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency.

2017-2021

4 years

Margaret M.

Fashion Designer

Adapt collections to evolving consumer needs through research and trend analysis. Implement systems to improve inventory tracking, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency.

.education

2023-2026

McGill University

Master's in Infomation Studies

The Master of Information Studies is a course-based program grounded in data, research, and information systems. I tailored my studies around UX, focusing on user-centered design, human computer interaction, usability, and data-driven decision making. The program strengthened my ability to connect people, technology, and information to design thoughtful digital experiences.

2023

Concordia University

Certificate in UX Design

The UX Design certificate at Concordia, focusing on user research, interface design, and usability testing. The program helped me develop practical skills in creating user-centered digital experiences.

2012-2016

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor's in Fashion Design

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at Ryerson, focusing on design principles, technical construction, and visual storytelling. Awarded the Victoria Amadio Memorial Award for excellence in evening wear. Skills in translating creative ideas into detailed specifications transfer directly to digital product design.

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