Saul Jimenez
sauljdesign@gmail.com | (760) 846 - 0675 | San Diego, CA, 92122 |https://www.linkedin.com/in/saul-jimenez-266a34244/ | https://sauljimenez.com/
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Expected June 2023
BACHELOR OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE W. SPEC IN DESIGN AND INTERACTION
GPA 3.02
Relevant Coursework: COGS 121 (HCI Portfolio Design Studio), COGS 123 (Social Computing), COGS 125 (Advanced Interaction Design), COGS 127 (Data-Driven UX/Product Design), COGS 187A (Usability & Info. Architecture), COGS 187B (Practicum in Pro Web Design), DSGN 100 (Prototyping), DSGN 118 (Dsgn Creativity/Productivity)
Provost Honors
Skills
Figma, Framer, Editor X, Affinity Photo, Fusion 360, Blender, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
English (Fluent), Spanish (Native), French (Intermediate)
Adaptable, team player, proficient in making connections with people, communication skills, diligent, and hands-on.
Experience
QUALCOMM DESIGN AND INNOVATION BUILDING MAKERSPACE, La Jolla, California
October 2022-Present
Qualcomm DIB Makerspace Intern
Assist hundreds of students, academia, and UCSD visitors per month through technical advice and help.
Knowledgeable in operating Prusa MK3 & mini 3D printers, Craftbot 3D printers, Prusa resin printers, CO2 laser cutters, Fiber laser cutters, and basic wood shop and metal shop tools and equipment.
Perform regular equipment maintenance as well as upgrades for some machinery.
Currently upgrading the official Makerspace Website for better user experience and interaction.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, Calexico, California
July 2019-Sept. 2019
Brand Ambassador
Assisted clients with their purchasing needs as well as maintaining the space in shape.
Increased the store's sales margins with my social and sales skills.
Projects
VIASAT, La Jolla, California
Winter Quarter 2020
Viasat & UCSD Design Collaboration Student Designer
Participated in a 2-month long project with Viasat's leading engineer designer and a group of design students from UCSD overseen by Professor Michael-Meyer.
Developed teaching strategies for Viasat’s employees about how to apply design thinking to their respective working responsibilities
Helped lead the team of 8 students conformed of designers and engineers, and contributed to the main project base idea, graphical design, and future project development.
UX/UI STUDENT DESIGN PROJECTS
2020-2023
UX Product Design, UI Design, UX/UI Research, Branding
Google Calendar Redesign Project, La Jolla Colony Dentist Website, Concert Crew, Viasat Experience, for more details please check my portfolio at https://sauljimenez.com/