Kasey Robinson
Education
DesignLab's UX Academy
Certificate in User Experience Design
Tufts University & SMFA
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Rhode Island School of Design
Certificate in Art and Design
Work & Leadership
Australian Bureau of Statistics
April 2026 – CurrentInclusive Strategies Census Engagement Manager — VIC, Australia
- Managing targeted engagement strategies to increase Census participation among culturally diverse, remote, and vulnerable communities.
- Building partnerships with community leaders and organisations, delivering culturally sensitive outreach programs, and developing events in regional areas to boost awareness and participation.
- Independently developing internal workflows and tooling to support operational efficiency and enable future transition into technical team contributions.
Hackeroos
May 2025 – CurrentFounder — VIC, Australia
- Built a 2,000+ member community for hackathons, Aussie tech news, and jobs.
- TechVisa grant winner in Catalysr Accelerator (2025) and 5x mentor in the Practera program.
- Held hackathon events on AI, gaming, big data, and hardware in Australia.
- Secured close collaborations with Lovable, ElevenLabs, OpenAI, MLAI AUS, and Antler.
Career Break
Jul 2024 – Apr 2025Travel & Relocation — US, NZ, Bali, Fiji, Aus
- Relocated internationally, completed requirements for permanent work rights in Australia.
- Continued independent study in UX, AI tools, and full-stack development.
- Authored and illustrated a 60,000+ word teen sci-fi novel for self-publication.
LightLink
Mar 2024 – Jun 2024Community Manager & Product Designer — Remote
- Improved blockchain dashboard UX; created virtual world events and digital asset designs.
- Wrote a 12-chapter narrative to strengthen brand identity and user connection.
- Launched and managed an Ambassador Program, training a team to streamline customer support.
Pellar Technologies
Sep 2023 – Feb 2024Community Manager & Designer — Remote
- Consulted across various blockchain, tech, and marketplace projects.
- Delivered UX, social media, and design support to improve community engagement.
Voxels (formerly CryptoVoxels)
Aug 2021 – May 2023Community Manager & Product Designer — Remote
- Directed product design, events, and avatar/land design, driving record virtual land sales.
- Designed 'Scarcity Island' gamified event, leading to all-time sales records.
- Created games, new features, and strategies that boosted user retention and engagement.
- Collaborated with engineers to improve 3D file interoperability and usability.
Designlab
Apr 2019 – Apr 2020UX Mentor — Remote
- Mentored 100+ students in User Experience Design bootcamps.
- Provided feedback on portfolios, prototypes, and career preparation.
Gfycat (acquired by Snap Inc.)
Jul 2017 – May 2018Senior Product Designer — Palo Alto, CA
- Increased MAU from 80M to 180M through modern Web, iOS, and Android UI.
- Invented AR tools; co-authored 3 AR-related patents.
- Integrated platform with Gmail, Meta (Facebook), and Hollywood partnerships.
Meitu
Mar 2017 – Jul 2017User Experience Designer — Palo Alto, CA & Xiamen, China
- Co-designed top-grossing AR filter and global website, contributing to 450M+ user reach.
- Localized UX/UI strategy, and optimized machine learning–driven flows.
- Enhanced inclusivity of product design, improving user experience and increasing revenue.
Minted
Oct 2015 – Sep 2016Design Associate & Quality Control — Oakland, CA
- Produced and reviewed over 10,000 design orders with consistent high quality.
- Trained and managed offshore production team for specialty orders.
Skills & Activities
HTML, CSS, Tailwind, JavaScript, React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, SQL, AI Tools
UX, UI, User Research, Product Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Systems, Figma, Adobe CC
Catalysr Accelerator (2025), UX Design Certificate (DesignLab)
Hackathon Winner (AngelHack SF), Hackathon Finalist (YC Hacks)