Jihoon Yang
Sr. Product Designer

Collaborative product designer with over 10 years of experience crafting digital products for 42M+ users. Specialised in inclusive design, with deep expertise in data-driven design and real accessibility that positively impacts people’s daily lives.


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Naver Influencer Search
Launched a new search tab to enhance the discovery experience, delivering high-quality, relevant results that help users effortlessly discover reliable content tailored to their interests. This innovation increased engagement by 368% and boosted the CTR by 14.5% through personalised, high-quality results.

Role Lead Design
Platform Desktop, Mobile Web
Year 2021-2023
Product at Influencer Search



Band for School
Build a new admin website for secure school community management, optimising task flows and enhancing connections between parents, students, and school faculty. Partnered with 120 schools across the U.S., resulting in a 4.4% increase in WAU and a 23.5% growth in NRU.

Role Lead design
Platform Desktop Web
Year May - July 2024
Product at BAND


Brand Connect
Developed a design system for a responsive web experience, optimising UX/UI to drive seamless connections between influencers and brands. This enhanced platform efficiency, streamlined collaboration, and contributed to a significant increase in influencer-brand partnerships, empowering 11K+ Naver influencers and 2K+ brands to facilitate over 20K successful collaborations

Role Lead Design
Platform Desktop, Mobile Web
Year May 2022 - Nov 2023
Product at Brand Connect


BAND Photos Redesign
Enhanced an interactive photo album experience designed to improve user engagement and foster community.

Role Lead design
Platform iOS, Android, Desktop, Mobile Web
Year Jun 2024 - July 2024
Product at BAND



Pinned Searches
Enhanced the search experience by allowing users to pin search queries for quick access. This feature helps users easily revisit specific terms, keeping them at the top of the drop-down list for faster browsing, making search truly accessible in their daily lives.

Role Design
Platform Desktop, Mobile Web
Year 2019 
Product at NAVER


Newspaper redesign
By integrating the newspaper reading experience into a digital platform, users can enjoy a fresh yet familiar way to effortlessly browse and subscribe to their preferred newspapers, right at their fingertips.
Role Lead Design 
Platform Mobile Web
Year 2019
Product at Naver Newspaper




SPOT
Enhanced the user experience by providing personalized, curated recommendations in a timeline format based on location and time of day. Whether discovering a new city or revisiting a familiar place, Spot ensures users effortlessly find exactly what they need, making every exploration more seamless and enjoyable.

Role Lead Design
Platform iOS, Android
Year 2021
Product at Naver




I am a product designer with over 10 years of experience based in London. My work focuses on UI and UX, placing the user at the centre of every design decision. I develop strong visual languages through creative ideation, empathetic thinking, data-driven decisions, and high-fidelity prototyping. My goal is to expand conventional perspectives through thoughtful and innovative solutions. Over the years, I have collaborated closely with clients and teams across a range of digital services, including news, investment, weather, search, and community platforms such as Blog and BAND. I believe great design guides users through intuitive and engaging experiences, creating journeys that leave a lasting impression without needing explanation. 

For business inquiries, collaborations or questions please get in touch.
Jihoonyang0530@gmail.com




EXPERIENCE

November 2025 - Present (2 months)
Product designer
at COS (London, UK)

Jan 2015 - July 2025 (10 years)
Senior Product designer
at NAVER (Bundang, KR)

July - August 2014 (2 months)
UI/UX interen
at NAVER (Bundang, KR)

March - August 2013 (6 months)
UI/GUI Design intern
at Eda Communication (Seoul, KR) 

November 2012 - January 2013 (3 months)
Freelance Film Editor
at Samsung (Yongin, KR)





EXPERTISE

Product Design
UX / UI Design
Web Design
Data-Informed Design
Prototyping
Product Strategy
Project Management






SECTOR


My design process begins with gaining a deep understanding of a client’s business. 
To create solutions that balance business goals, user needs and expectations, and technical constraints, 
it’s essential to understand the sector I’m working in. For this reason, I adapt my approach to fit each industry. 
That said, here are some sectors where I have direct client experience:



News
Weather
Investement
Search
Blog
Affiliate
Community
Fashion





AWARD

2017
Naver Best Project Award
Airport Information Search

2014
Naver Best Studio Award

2014
Naver Individual Recognition
for excellence in Performance

2012
Social Public Service Design
Contest Grand Prize






EDUCATION

2010—2015 BA Multi-media Design.
Hongik Univ.

Initiated & contributed to key experimental projects focusing on human-centred interaction,
the process of UI/UX design, the creation of information signs for a new library campus building,
and the integration of physical interaction design using Kinect for a graduation exhibition.






SKILLS

Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Protopie, 
Mid-journey, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effect, Zeplin