Expereince

Expereince

Product Designer

January 2021 – Present

Palo Alto, CA

Product Designer working cross-functionally with PMs, Data, Business, and Engineering to deliver consumer and B2B solutions in the travel and airport lounge space. Focused on iOS, Android, iPadOS, and responsive web. Actively involved in user research to identify product improvements. Passionate about product vision and the intersection of design and product management.

Product Designer

January 2021 – Present

Palo Alto, CA

Product Designer working cross-functionally with PMs, Data, Business, and Engineering to deliver consumer and B2B solutions in the travel and airport lounge space. Focused on iOS, Android, iPadOS, and responsive web. Actively involved in user research to identify product improvements. Passionate about product vision and the intersection of design and product management.

UI Designer

February 2018 – January 2021

San Francisco, CA

UX/UI Designer at a boutique design agency, leading end-to-end design for tech and finance clients primarily in the SF Bay Area. Sole UX/UI expert on the team, collaborating directly with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored digital experiences. Focused on responsive web design, with additional experience in branding, identity, and packaging.

UI Designer

February 2018 – January 2021

San Francisco, CA

UX/UI Designer at a boutique design agency, leading end-to-end design for tech and finance clients primarily in the SF Bay Area. Sole UX/UI expert on the team, collaborating directly with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored digital experiences. Focused on responsive web design, with additional experience in branding, identity, and packaging.

Graphic Designer + Social Media

February 2017 – February 2018

Sacramento, CA

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager for the world’s largest pho franchise, blending a passion for food with visual storytelling. Created promotional content centered on menu items while establishing foundational brand guidelines in a previously unstructured environment. Led social media efforts, helping to define and grow the brand’s digital presence and engagement.

Graphic Designer + Social Media

February 2017 – February 2018

Sacramento, CA

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager for the world’s largest pho franchise, blending a passion for food with visual storytelling. Created promotional content centered on menu items while establishing foundational brand guidelines in a previously unstructured environment. Led social media efforts, helping to define and grow the brand’s digital presence and engagement.

Graphic Designer

June 2016 – Febrauary 2017

Sacramento, CA

In-House Graphic Designer at a local design agency, collaborating closely with PMs and clients across a wide range of industries. Worked on diverse projects including branding, ad campaigns, magazine layouts, direct mail, and company websites. This opportunity provided hands-on experience across both print and digital media.

Graphic Designer

June 2016 – Febrauary 2017

Sacramento, CA

In-House Graphic Designer at a local design agency, collaborating closely with PMs and clients across a wide range of industries. Worked on diverse projects including branding, ad campaigns, magazine layouts, direct mail, and company websites. This opportunity provided hands-on experience across both print and digital media.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2015 – June 2016

Graphic Design Intern for Seattle Pacific University’s in-house design and branding team, University Communications. Created print and digital collateral, with a focus on on-campus posters and social media content. Gained valuable real-world experience while completing graphic design studies.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2015 – June 2016

Graphic Design Intern for Seattle Pacific University’s in-house design and branding team, University Communications. Created print and digital collateral, with a focus on on-campus posters and social media content. Gained valuable real-world experience while completing graphic design studies.

Radio Station Publicist

September 2014 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

Publicist & Designer for KSPU, Seattle Pacific University’s student-run radio station. Over two years, rebranded the KSPU logo, established a consistent visual identity and voice, and designed a full catalog of promotional materials to support events and encourage student DJ participation. Combined a love of music with a passion for design in a hands-on, creative role.

Radio Station Publicist

September 2014 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

Publicist & Designer for KSPU, Seattle Pacific University’s student-run radio station. Over two years, rebranded the KSPU logo, established a consistent visual identity and voice, and designed a full catalog of promotional materials to support events and encourage student DJ participation. Combined a love of music with a passion for design in a hands-on, creative role.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2013 – January 2014

Graphic Design Intern at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, a cornerstone of Seattle’s art and music community. Focused on print and poster design to promote events, while also managing outreach by distributing materials and collaborating with local businesses. Supported event marketing efforts and ensured all design needs were met.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2013 – January 2014

Graphic Design Intern at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, a cornerstone of Seattle’s art and music community. Focused on print and poster design to promote events, while also managing outreach by distributing materials and collaborating with local businesses. Supported event marketing efforts and ensured all design needs were met.

Graphic Design Intern

June 2012 – June 2014

Graphic Design Intern at McNally Temple Associates, a Sacramento-based political consulting firm with a strong design program. Interned over two summers, gaining hands-on experience throughout the full design process, from initial client meetings to final execution. Collaborated directly with printers, production managers, and digital specialists to bring campaign materials to life.

Graphic Design Intern

June 2012 – June 2014

Graphic Design Intern at McNally Temple Associates, a Sacramento-based political consulting firm with a strong design program. Interned over two summers, gaining hands-on experience throughout the full design process, from initial client meetings to final execution. Collaborated directly with printers, production managers, and digital specialists to bring campaign materials to life.

SPU AIGA President

September 2015 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

AIGA Campus Chapter President at Seattle Pacific University, leading weekly meetings and organizing quarterly events such as Q&A sessions and design workshops. AIGA, the oldest and largest professional design organization, offered a platform to connect aspiring designers with industry insights and career opportunities.

SPU AIGA President

September 2015 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

AIGA Campus Chapter President at Seattle Pacific University, leading weekly meetings and organizing quarterly events such as Q&A sessions and design workshops. AIGA, the oldest and largest professional design organization, offered a platform to connect aspiring designers with industry insights and career opportunities.

Awards

Robert B. McMillen Scholarship
2014 – 2016 Annual Scholarship
Annual Scholarship competition based on talent for students pursuing higher education in Visual Arts in Washington or Alaska. Rigorous application and interview process. The winner is awarded full tuition towards the university they attend. 

Fine and Performing Art Scholarship
2012 – 2016 Annual Scholarship
Excellence in the student's specific art concentration. 

Margaret Sutton Visual Arts Scholarship
2014 – 2016 Annual Scholarship
Awarded to SPU art students demonstrating strong design skills, hard work, and excellence in both practice and writing.

Education

Seattle Pacific University
2012 – 2016 • Cum laude
B.A. in Visual Communications, and Art History
Minor in New Media

University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martin
2015
Certificate for Graphic Design

Tools

+more

About

About

Made it this far? Thanks for being here.

Outside of work, I enjoy running, spending time outdoors, and finding new things to learn. I'm curious by nature and love collaborating with others. Whether in design or everyday life, I find energy in new challenges and meaningful conversations that spark creativity and connection.

Thanks for stopping by!

Don't be a stranger.

2025 © Heather Zulim

Thanks for stopping by!

Don't be a stranger.

2025 © Heather Zulim

Expereince

Expereince

Product Designer

January 2021 – Present

Palo Alto, CA

Product Designer working cross-functionally with PMs, Data, Business, and Engineering to deliver consumer and B2B solutions in the travel and airport lounge space. Focused on iOS, Android, iPadOS, and responsive web. Actively involved in user research to identify product improvements. Passionate about product vision and the intersection of design and product management.

Product Designer

January 2021 – Present

Palo Alto, CA

Product Designer working cross-functionally with PMs, Data, Business, and Engineering to deliver consumer and B2B solutions in the travel and airport lounge space. Focused on iOS, Android, iPadOS, and responsive web. Actively involved in user research to identify product improvements. Passionate about product vision and the intersection of design and product management.

UI Designer

February 2018 – January 2021

San Francisco, CA

UX/UI Designer at a boutique design agency, leading end-to-end design for tech and finance clients primarily in the SF Bay Area. Sole UX/UI expert on the team, collaborating directly with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored digital experiences. Focused on responsive web design, with additional experience in branding, identity, and packaging.

UI Designer

February 2018 – January 2021

San Francisco, CA

UX/UI Designer at a boutique design agency, leading end-to-end design for tech and finance clients primarily in the SF Bay Area. Sole UX/UI expert on the team, collaborating directly with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored digital experiences. Focused on responsive web design, with additional experience in branding, identity, and packaging.

Graphic Designer + Social Media

February 2017 – February 2018

Sacramento, CA

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager for the world’s largest pho franchise, blending a passion for food with visual storytelling. Created promotional content centered on menu items while establishing foundational brand guidelines in a previously unstructured environment. Led social media efforts, helping to define and grow the brand’s digital presence and engagement.

Graphic Designer + Social Media

February 2017 – February 2018

Sacramento, CA

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager for the world’s largest pho franchise, blending a passion for food with visual storytelling. Created promotional content centered on menu items while establishing foundational brand guidelines in a previously unstructured environment. Led social media efforts, helping to define and grow the brand’s digital presence and engagement.

Graphic Designer

June 2016 – Febrauary 2017

Sacramento, CA

In-House Graphic Designer at a local design agency, collaborating closely with PMs and clients across a wide range of industries. Worked on diverse projects including branding, ad campaigns, magazine layouts, direct mail, and company websites. This opportunity provided hands-on experience across both print and digital media.

Graphic Designer

June 2016 – Febrauary 2017

Sacramento, CA

In-House Graphic Designer at a local design agency, collaborating closely with PMs and clients across a wide range of industries. Worked on diverse projects including branding, ad campaigns, magazine layouts, direct mail, and company websites. This opportunity provided hands-on experience across both print and digital media.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2015 – June 2016

Graphic Design Intern for Seattle Pacific University’s in-house design and branding team, University Communications. Created print and digital collateral, with a focus on on-campus posters and social media content. Gained valuable real-world experience while completing graphic design studies.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2015 – June 2016

Graphic Design Intern for Seattle Pacific University’s in-house design and branding team, University Communications. Created print and digital collateral, with a focus on on-campus posters and social media content. Gained valuable real-world experience while completing graphic design studies.

SPU AIGA President

September 2015 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

AIGA Campus Chapter President at Seattle Pacific University, leading weekly meetings and organizing quarterly events such as Q&A sessions and design workshops. AIGA, the oldest and largest professional design organization, offered a platform to connect aspiring designers with industry insights and career opportunities.

SPU AIGA President

September 2015 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

AIGA Campus Chapter President at Seattle Pacific University, leading weekly meetings and organizing quarterly events such as Q&A sessions and design workshops. AIGA, the oldest and largest professional design organization, offered a platform to connect aspiring designers with industry insights and career opportunities.

Radio Station Publicist

September 2014 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

Publicist & Designer for KSPU, Seattle Pacific University’s student-run radio station. Over two years, rebranded the KSPU logo, established a consistent visual identity and voice, and designed a full catalog of promotional materials to support events and encourage student DJ participation. Combined a love of music with a passion for design in a hands-on, creative role.

Radio Station Publicist

September 2014 – June 2016

Seattle, WA

Publicist & Designer for KSPU, Seattle Pacific University’s student-run radio station. Over two years, rebranded the KSPU logo, established a consistent visual identity and voice, and designed a full catalog of promotional materials to support events and encourage student DJ participation. Combined a love of music with a passion for design in a hands-on, creative role.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2013 – January 2014

Graphic Design Intern at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, a cornerstone of Seattle’s art and music community. Focused on print and poster design to promote events, while also managing outreach by distributing materials and collaborating with local businesses. Supported event marketing efforts and ensured all design needs were met.

Graphic Design Intern

September 2013 – January 2014

Graphic Design Intern at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, a cornerstone of Seattle’s art and music community. Focused on print and poster design to promote events, while also managing outreach by distributing materials and collaborating with local businesses. Supported event marketing efforts and ensured all design needs were met.

Graphic Design Intern

June 2012 – June 2014

Graphic Design Intern at McNally Temple Associates, a Sacramento-based political consulting firm with a strong design program. Interned over two summers, gaining hands-on experience throughout the full design process, from initial client meetings to final execution. Collaborated directly with printers, production managers, and digital specialists to bring campaign materials to life.

Graphic Design Intern

June 2012 – June 2014

Graphic Design Intern at McNally Temple Associates, a Sacramento-based political consulting firm with a strong design program. Interned over two summers, gaining hands-on experience throughout the full design process, from initial client meetings to final execution. Collaborated directly with printers, production managers, and digital specialists to bring campaign materials to life.

Awards

Robert B. McMillen Scholarship
2014 – 2016 Annual Scholarship
Annual Scholarship competition based on talent for students pursuing higher education in Visual Arts in Washington or Alaska. Rigorous application and interview process. The winner is awarded full tuition towards the university they attend. 

Fine and Performing Art Scholarship
2012 – 2016 Annual Scholarship
Excellence in the student's specific art concentration. 

Margaret Sutton Visual Arts Scholarship
2014 – 2016 Annual Scholarship
Awarded to SPU art students demonstrating strong design skills, hard work, and excellence in both practice and writing.

Education

Seattle Pacific University
2012 – 2016 • Cum laude
B.A. in Visual Communications, and Art History
Minor in New Media

University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martin
2015
Certificate for Graphic Design

Tools

+more

About

About

Made it this far? Thanks for being here.

Outside of work, I enjoy running, spending time outdoors, and finding new things to learn. I'm curious by nature and love collaborating with others. Whether in design or everyday life, I find energy in new challenges and meaningful conversations that spark creativity and connection.

Made it this far? Thanks for being here.

Outside of work, I enjoy running, spending time outdoors, and finding new things to learn. I'm curious by nature and love collaborating with others. Whether in design or everyday life, I find energy in new challenges and meaningful conversations that spark creativity and connection.

Thanks for stopping by!

Don't be a stranger.

2025 © Heather Zulim

Thanks for stopping by!

Don't be a stranger.

2025 © Heather Zulim