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Sofia Lindqvist

Senior UX Designer | Design Systems · User Research · Figma

New York, NY 10013 · (212) 654-3210 · [email protected] · Portfolio · sofialindqvist · sofialindqvist

Summary

Senior UX Designer with 8 years crafting research-backed experiences for consumer products at scale. Led full redesigns from discovery to ship, improving activation rates by up to 24%. Expert in design systems, usability research, and cross-functional collaboration. Fluent in Figma and comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Experience

The New York Times
January 2019 to Present
Senior UX Designer — Subscriber Experience · New York, NY

  • Led end-to-end redesign of subscriber onboarding for 10M+ users (40 interviews, diary studies, 6 prototype directions) — increased activation rate by 24%, reduced first-week cancellations by 17%.

  • Built and maintain the NYT design system adopted by 60 designers across 5 product teams, reducing design-to-dev handoff time by 35%.

  • Ran quarterly usability testing programme; surfaced and resolved 120+ friction points over 4 years.

NYT
Etsy
June 2015 to December 2018
UX Designer — Seller Tools · Brooklyn, NY

  • Redesigned shop analytics dashboard; sellers reported 45% increase in time-on-task efficiency in post-launch study.

  • Established seller research panel of 500 participants, enabling faster qualitative data collection for the team.

Etsy

Education

Rhode Island School of Design
2011 to 2015
B.F.A. Graphic Design · Providence, RI · GPA Summa Cum Laude
RISD

Skills

Design ToolsExpert

Figma · Protopie · Framer · Zeroheight

Research MethodsExpert

Usability Testing · Diary Studies · Card Sorting · Tree Testing

SystemsAdvanced

Design Systems · Tokens · Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)

Awards

Communication Arts Award of Excellence
2023
Communication Arts
Awarded for the NYT subscriber onboarding redesign.

Languages

EnglishFluent
SwedishNative
FrenchIntermediate

Interests

Typography

Typeface Design · Letterpress

Ceramics

Wheel Throwing · Glaze Chemistry

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I list freelance work on a resume?
List your freelance business as a single entry (e.g., 'Freelance Web Developer, Self-Employed') with key projects as bullet points underneath. Alternatively, list major clients as separate entries if the engagements were substantial.
Should I include all my freelance clients?
Include only the most relevant and impressive clients or projects. Focus on work that demonstrates skills relevant to the position you are applying for. Quality matters more than quantity.
How do I address gaps between freelance contracts?
Frame your freelance career as continuous self-employment rather than listing individual contracts with gaps. Use a date range that covers your entire freelance period.
Can I use a freelance resume to apply for full-time jobs?
Absolutely. Emphasise your self-management skills, client relationship abilities, and the breadth of experience gained from diverse projects. Many employers value the adaptability and initiative that freelancers bring.

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