Ahoy!

I set out to explore new horizons, diving into the creative waters of design while navigating a fresh path forward.

I know it might sound a bit cheesy, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right? 😉

Aka Chris

Ahoy! I’m Chan Ik Chris Jung, but you can call me Chris (hence the “Aka” in my branding). I started my career as a video specialist, helping agencies navigate the unpredictable seas of the broadcasting world. I was part of an incredible crew, solving all kinds of technical challenges with clever solutions to keep operations running smoothly. While I valued that experience, I wanted to chart a new course and grow as a user experience designer. Here, I’m honing my skills to craft designs that truly connect with people and bring a little extra brightness to their days.

🏴‍☠️ Experience

UX Designer

Prep Doctors

March 2024 - March 2025

Oversaw design and development of internal website projects, ensuring brand value and guidelines were maintained. Introduced design thinking and UX principles as part of the innovation team to support rapid organizational growth.

UX Designer Associate Intern

Online Business Systems

May - August 2023

Streamlined internal workflow for a major entertainment client. Created design thinking advocacy card to elevate internal UX maturity.

Designer

Hackademics Club

May 2021 - April 2023

Contributed design skills to create a unique visual identity for annual Hackville event. Hackville 2023, a part of MLH 2023 season, was attended by over 100 hackers.

Research Assistant

Sheridan College

September - December 2022

Designed evaluation prototype for human trafficking awareness among young children.

UX Designer

Skill Squirrel

May - August 2022

Collaborated with design team and the founder to craft interactive walkthrough experience for prospective clients.

Video Specialist

Extreme Reach

March 2010 - August 2020

Worked with internal and external teams to problem solve and evaluate time sensitive video contents. Provided consultation to optimize workflows to maintain quality and consistency.

Skills

UX Design

UI Design

Visual Design

Research

Ideation

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

WordPress

Blender

Awards

Hack the Valley 7

Best Nature Hack

2022

Hack the 6ix

Scotiabank: Best FinTech hack for young women

2021

Adobe Creative Jam

2nd place - College Presentation Party Jam

2021

Certifications

TCPS 2: CORE Certificate in Research Ethics
Creativity and Creative Problem Solving