JOLIE REN
JOLIE REN
JOLIE REN

is a resourceful product designer who utilizes her training in science to simplify technically complex systems into intuitive, thoughtful user experiences. She is based in NYC and currently designs for EdTech at Shemmassian Academic Consulting.

is a resourceful product designer who utilizes her training in science to simplify technically complex systems into intuitive, thoughtful user experiences. She is based in NYC and currently designs for EdTech at Shemmassian Academic Consulting.

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Hi, I'm Jolie! I am a biochemist-turned-designer who unravels multi-layered problems to create clear, delightful experiences. I enjoy working closely with technical teams to build comprehensive, delightful digital products.

With my background in biochemistry and medicine, I combine my desire to help others, knack for understanding complex systems, and aptitude for communicating difficult concepts (i.e. sketching molecules) into a design career. With my music background, I exercise thoughtfulness in my decisions while welcoming collaboration and improvisation to form a point of view.


Besides designing digital products, I am also pursuing my Master's in Information Experience Design at Pratt Institute.


In my spare time, you can find me exploring coffee shops, sketching at museums, or playing the electric bass with my jazz band.

Hi, I'm Jolie! I am a biochemist-turned-designer who unravels multi-layered problems to create clear, delightful experiences. I enjoy working closely with technical teams to build comprehensive, delightful digital products.

With my background in biochemistry and medicine, I combine my desire to help others, knack for understanding complex systems, and aptitude for communicating difficult concepts (i.e. sketching molecules) into a design career. With my music background, I exercise thoughtfulness in my decisions while welcoming collaboration and improvisation to form a point of view.


Besides designing digital products, I am also pursuing my Master's in Information Experience Design at Pratt Institute.


In my spare time, you can find me exploring coffee shops, sketching at museums, or playing the electric bass with my jazz band.

Experience

New York, NY

Associate Product Designer

April 2026 – Present

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

  • Initiated an end-to-end redesign of the MCAT Prep mobile app, the first overhaul in years, to address declining user retention, targeting engagement and accessibility for 50,000+ users

  • Built a design system from the ground up to unify visual language and component structure, enabling faster, more consistent product iteration and reducing design-to-developer handoff time

New York, NY

Product Designer

January 2026 – Present

Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt Institute

  • Leading UX design, research, and project management for industry collaborations, including Toyota and MedLaunch Concepts

Providence, RI

Content Developer, Test Prep

October 2022 – March 2026

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

  • Collaborated on the end-to-end launch of the MCAT Question Bank, translating student pain points into a repository of 3,000+ original questions that generated 1,180+ sales within one year

  • Standardized content delivery by creating a comprehensive style guide, ensuring brand consistency across all digital touchpoints for a team of 8+ writers

My Values

Be curious…


Whether it's a new AI tool, a fresh angle to a systems problem, or collaborating with technical or business teams, I approach everything as an opportunity to learn and broaden my skill set.


…but be decisive


Unlike science, where there is often only one right answer, design problems usually have many right answers. Applying sound judgement to a design decision, even without complete information, makes products that are intentional and self-assured.



and most importantly, be kind


I hope to treat everyone that I encounter with kindness and respect. I also have many people to thank, from my research mentors to my creative friends, for shaping me as the designer that I am today.

Be curious…


Whether it's a new AI tool, a fresh angle to a systems problem, or collaborating with technical or business teams, I approach everything as an opportunity to learn and broaden my skill set.


…but be decisive


Unlike science, where there is often only one right answer, design problems usually have many right answers. Applying sound judgement to a design decision, even without complete information, makes products that are intentional and self-assured.



and most importantly, be kind


I hope to treat everyone that I encounter with kindness and respect. I also have many people to thank, from my research mentors to my creative friends, for shaping me as the designer that I am today.

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