What sets Carla apart from the others?
Diverse Expertise
Extensive Experience
Adaptability & Efficiency
Consistency & Time Management
Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills
Carla Turner.
UIUX DESIGNER
PRODUCT DESIGNER
ART DIRECTOR
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Experience
MY EXPERTISE IN PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY
early 2024-present
ZILLY PLANET
2025
Product Designer
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Created concept & design for a space themed STEM application.
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Competetive research & analysis.
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Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align design with user/business goals.
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Prototyping & user testing.
PRODUCT MANAGER ACCELERATOR
AI UIUX Designer
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Built successful MVP in under 2 months.
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Highlighted as a top MVP among 10 early-stage AI products.
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Selected as one of the top 2 projects for AI innovation out of 50+ participants.
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Collaborated with engineers, PMs,
data scientists & other designers.
2023
BE UNINTERUPPTED
2023-2024
UIUX Designer
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Led focus group discussions.
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Synthesized data for recommendations.
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Increased productivity.
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Created intuitive dashboards.
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Boosted feedback into design changes that increased user engagement by 20%.
SPRINGBOARD
UIUX Designer
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Mastered research & analysis.
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Skilled in user interviews.
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Skilled in UI & dashboards.
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Designed dashboards and mobile interfaces that cut onboarding time by 25%.
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Improved user retention by 20%.
2008-present
UNIQUE DESIGNS
2005-2023
Freelance Designer
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Design logos & branding materials.
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Research to improve user experience.
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Create attractive, user-friendly designs.
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Ensure consistent, accessible designs.
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Solve unique design challenges.
GARDNER BUSINESS MEDIA
Art Director/Production Designer
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Led design for magazines with 100K+ readers across print and digital media.
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Managed 120+ design pages per month while consistently meeting deadlines.
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Built strong brand identities.
early 2024-present
MiNDPOP
Product Designer
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Designed tools that boosted startup workshop participation by 20%.
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Designed logos, web, & mobile UI.
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Created wireframes & prototypes.
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Worked with teams of 3 or more.
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Maintained design systems.
EDUCATION
MY ACADEMIC JOURNEY
PMA
Certified AI UIUX Designer
Springboard
UIUX Design Certificate
Wilmington College
BBA | Business Management
Cincinnati State
Visual Design Certificate
Cincinnati State
AAB | Graphic Communications
specialties/skills
C
Carla is a skilled UIUX and Product Designer who blends creativity with user-centered design to craft engaging digital experiences. She excels in user research, prototyping, and testing, bringing ideas to life in visually appealing, functional designs. Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and certified in design and accessibility, Carla has over 15 years of experience as an Art Director and Designer, known for her dedication and attention to detail.
Her deep industry knowledge and passion for innovation make her a valuable asset, as shown in her portfolio of successful projects. Connect with Carla to see how she can turn ideas into memorable, user-focused experiences.
PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
MIRO
80%
FIGMA
90%
FIGJAM
90%
PHOTOSHOP
95%
ILLUSTRATOR
85%
INDESIGN
95%
WIX
80%
CANVA
90%
CHATGPT
85%
MIDJOURNEY
85%
TESTIMONIALS
"I have the pleasure of working with Carla, and I can confidently say she is a talented and driven UI/UX designer. She consistently goes the extra mile on every project and has a remarkable ability to take feedback and implement it quickly. Carla is a fast learner, adapting to new tools and design trends. Her positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and willingness to tackle any challenge make her a true asset to any team. I highly recommend her—she’s a joy to work with and will continue to grow into an outstanding designer."
DEANNE WATTS, PRODUCT MANAGER
"Carla proved to be an exceptional team player, consistently making herself available beyond regular working hours to ensure deadlines were met. She brought a wealth of design skills to the team, from which we all benefited and applied to the overall project design. Carla is adept at taking directionand willingly offers her assistance to meet project deadlines."
MARIA HOWE, UXUI DESIGNER MANAGER
"Carla is a very dedicated employee. She is detail-oriented in her tasks. She works well on her own with little guidance, but is also a team player. Carla can handle multiple projects at the same time. She meets her deadlines consistently. Carla will make a great addition to any work team."
RHONDA WEAVER, CREATIVE MANAGER
"I could trust Carla to communicate with me at all times. She was quick and efficient in her role as a designer. In addition to her hard skills, Carla is great to work with. She is compassionate, open to trying new things, and is highly dependable. I know she will thrive in any role she takes on!"
GRACE NEHLS, SENIOR MANAGER
CONTACT
If you're looking to discuss projects, explore design collaborations, or connect with a talented designer, Carla is the person to reach out to. Whether you're interested in project collaboration, providing feedback on her work, or just saying hello, Carla welcomes all forms of communication.
Carla Turner
Tel: 1-513-236-7902
