Sahar Goodarz.

Summary

Senior Product Designer with 11+ years of experience, including 9 in healthcare and regulated environments. Experienced in fast-growth teams, delivering end-to-end product design from discovery through launch. Leverages AI-powered design and prototyping tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Lovable) to accelerate workflows, ideation, and user validation. Known for simplifying complex workflows into intuitive, scalable experiences.

Experience

1. May 2024 – Present

   Remote

   Senior Product Designer, CancerIQ

   • ·Lead end-to-end design for cancer risk assessment and genetic testing platforms — patient intake, clinician dashboards, and care coordination tools.
   • ·Translate complex clinical and genetic data into intuitive, actionable interfaces.
   • ·Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and inform product strategy.
   • ·Integrated AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Lovable) into design workflows to accelerate ideation, generate UI concepts, and streamline documentation and research synthesis.
   • ·Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and optimize user experience.

2. March 2026

   Remote · Contract

   Freelance Product Designer, EllieMD

   • ·Designed and prototyped a patient-facing weight loss journey experience for EllieMD — onboarding, intake, and program tracking flows.
   • ·Built an interactive case-study prototype end-to-end in Lovable, translating clinical and lifestyle inputs into a clear, motivating patient UI.
   • ·Partnered directly with the founder to define information architecture, visual direction, and the core engagement loop.

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3. Oct 2020 – May 2024

   SF Bay Area

   Senior Product Designer, Medrio

   • ·Designed enterprise SaaS for clinical trials, including a company-wide design system and detailed user personas.
   • ·Partnered with PMs to redesign workflows and launch new features that enhanced usability and efficiency.
   • ·Simplified compliance-heavy processes into clear, user-friendly digital experiences for researchers and administrators.

4. Oct 2018 – Oct 2020

   SF Bay Area

   User Experience Designer, Medrio

   • ·Developed personas, user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to guide product development.
   • ·Conducted user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions.
   • ·Ensured design solutions met both user needs and business objectives.

5. Oct 2017 – Oct 2018

   SF Bay Area

   Junior UX / UI Designer, Medrio

   • ·Supported the creation of wireframes, hi-fi prototypes, and usability testing for healthcare software.
   • ·Collaborated with developers and product teams to ensure design quality and consistency.

6. Sep 2018 – Jan 2021

   Remote

   Advisory Board Member (Design), Persian Women In Tech

   • ·Led responsive design for web and email campaigns reaching 8,000+ members.
   • ·Partnered with marketing and editorial teams to create visually engaging communications aligned with brand goals.

7. Oct 2016 – Mar 2017

   SF Bay Area

   Intern — UX Designer, StreamLoan

   • ·Assisted in UX research and design for fintech applications.
   • ·Supported user flows, wireframes, and early prototypes to improve customer experience.

8. Feb 2016 – Oct 2016

   SF Bay Area

   UX Freelancer, Self-Employed

   • ·Delivered user research, UX/UI design, and usability consulting for small businesses.

Tools & Technology

AI Design & Prototyping

Figma (AI plugins), Lovable (Expert), Claude, ChatGPT, Replit, Runway, MidJourney, Uizard AI, Galileo AI, Base44

UX & Interaction Design

Framer, Maze, Uizard

Collaboration & Research

Miro, FigJam, Notion, Airtable

Rapid Prototyping & Testing

Whimsical, Figma AI, Hotjar

Skills

• End-to-End Product Design
• Information Architecture
• Data-Informed Decisions
• AI-Assisted Design & Workflow Optimization
• UX Strategy & Discovery
• Design Systems
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Interaction Design & User Flows
• User Research & Testing
• Accessibility & Inclusive Design