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Growing up in India shaped the way I notice contrast, detail, movement, and emotion in everyday life. I was drawn to creative work early on, but I became most interested in design when I realized it could connect imagination with practical impact.
At California College of the Arts, I learned to approach design as a way of thinking, not just making. It became a practice of asking better questions, understanding people more deeply, and turning complexity into something clear.
Now, I work across product design, research, and strategy to create digital experiences that balance human needs with business goals.
Sarah Zaheer,
2021
[
Speaker
Speaking,
Mentorship
& Community.
Speaking,
Mentorship
& Community.
I care about design communities because they make room for people to learn, question, and grow together. Through speaking, mentorship, and judging, I’ve supported designers across accessibility, AI, storytelling, and career growth.
My community work includes facilitating Amazon Conflux sessions with 2,100+ participants, mentoring at FLUI Design Hackathon, judging and mentoring for AmazonNext x CodePath, and returning to California College of the Arts as an alumni guest speaker on design pathways and AI.
In 2026, I’ll be speaking at EPIC, continuing the conversation around design, research, and more thoughtful technology experiences.
I care about design communities because they make room for people to learn, question, and grow together. Through speaking, mentorship, and judging, I’ve supported designers across accessibility, AI, storytelling, and career growth.
My community work includes facilitating Amazon Conflux sessions with 2,100+ participants, mentoring at FLUI Design Hackathon, judging and mentoring for AmazonNext x CodePath, and returning to California College of the Arts as an alumni guest speaker on design pathways and AI.
In 2026, I’ll be speaking at EPIC, continuing the conversation around design, research, and more thoughtful technology experiences.
My Experience
Work Experience
Amazon | UX Designer II | Vancouver, BC, CA & Seattle, WA, USA | 2023 – Present
W/001
Details:
[ 1.1
Led design strategy for Amazon’s highest-revenue retail events, including Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Day, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday, contributing to $5.6 billion in net ordered sales and 10.5 percent global year-over-year growth.
[ 1.2
Drove the evolution of Amazon’s homepage, aligning partner teams around a cohesive, scalable design system and creating high-fidelity experiences for high-traffic shopping moments.
[ 1.3
Built an automated wireframe generator using Kiro, accelerating design iteration and improving efficiency across major retail events.
Amazon | UX Designer I | Seattle, WA, USA | 2021 – 2023
W/002
Details:
[ 2.1
Sole designer on Amazon’s Onsite Publishing team, bringing publisher editorial content into the shopping experience.
[ 2.2
Delivered four projects and two experiments, including the Search Widget, driving +$6.8M in revenue and ~10% higher click-through.
[ 2.3
Defined and prototyped the future vision for the contextual feed, earning strong leadership recognition.
Amazon | UX Design Intern | Seattle, WA, USA | 2020
Amazon | UX Design Intern
| Seattle, WA, USA | 2020
W/003
Details:
[ 3.1
Designed Search & Filter concepts for #FoundItOnAmazon, Amazon’s creator-led shopping feed, improving content discovery.
[ 3.2
Designed the Unified Feed experience across desktop and mobile, which launched following the internship as a consistent cross-platform experience.
Google | CCA Fellow - Digital Wellbeing | San Francisco, CA, USA | 2019 – 2020
W/004
Details:
[ 4.1
Prototyped an Internet of Things (IoT) device with Google to combat digital fatigue and notification overload.
[ 4.2
Created a focused, behavior-driven experience that promoted healthier tech habits and earned strong praise from Google.
The San Francisco School | Sustainability Advisor & CCA Fellow | San Francisco, CA, USA | 2019
W/005
Details:
[ 5.1
Designed 10 interactive learning experiences for preschool students, translating sustainability concepts into intuitive, age-appropriate interactions.
[ 5.2
Created accessible materials, visual systems, and a strategic roadmap that encouraged participation and drove lasting behavior change across the school community.
Awards for digital
innovation
Awards for digital
innovation
Awards for digital innovation
Awards
[
HONORS & AWARDS
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
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Growing up in India shaped the way I notice contrast, detail, movement, and emotion in everyday life. I was drawn to creative work early on, but I became most interested in design when I realized it could connect imagination with practical impact.
At California College of the Arts, I learned to approach design as a way of thinking, not just making. It became a practice of asking better questions, understanding people more deeply, and turning complexity into something clear.
Now, I work across product design, research, and strategy to create digital experiences that balance human needs with business goals.
Sarah Zaheer,
2021
[
Speaker
Speaking,
Mentorship
& Community.
Speaking,
Mentorship
& Community.
I care about design communities because they make room for people to learn, question, and grow together. Through speaking, mentorship, and judging, I’ve supported designers across accessibility, AI, storytelling, and career growth.
My community work includes facilitating Amazon Conflux sessions with 2,100+ participants, mentoring at FLUI Design Hackathon, judging and mentoring for AmazonNext x CodePath, and returning to California College of the Arts as an alumni guest speaker on design pathways and AI.
In 2026, I’ll be speaking at EPIC, continuing the conversation around design, research, and more thoughtful technology experiences.
I care about design communities because they make room for people to learn, question, and grow together. Through speaking, mentorship, and judging, I’ve supported designers across accessibility, AI, storytelling, and career growth.
My community work includes facilitating Amazon Conflux sessions with 2,100+ participants, mentoring at FLUI Design Hackathon, judging and mentoring for AmazonNext x CodePath, and returning to California College of the Arts as an alumni guest speaker on design pathways and AI.
In 2026, I’ll be speaking at EPIC, continuing the conversation around design, research, and more thoughtful technology experiences.
My Experience
Work Experience
Amazon | UX Designer II | Vancouver, BC, CA & Seattle, WA, USA | 2023 – Present
W/001
Details:
[ 1.1
Led design strategy for Amazon’s highest-revenue retail events, including Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Day, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday, contributing to $5.6 billion in net ordered sales and 10.5 percent global year-over-year growth.
[ 1.2
Drove the evolution of Amazon’s homepage, aligning partner teams around a cohesive, scalable design system and creating high-fidelity experiences for high-traffic shopping moments.
[ 1.3
Built an automated wireframe generator using Kiro, accelerating design iteration and improving efficiency across major retail events.
Amazon | UX Designer I | Seattle, WA, USA | 2021 – 2023
W/002
Details:
[ 2.1
Sole designer on Amazon’s Onsite Publishing team, bringing publisher editorial content into the shopping experience.
[ 2.2
Delivered four projects and two experiments, including the Search Widget, driving +$6.8M in revenue and ~10% higher click-through.
[ 2.3
Defined and prototyped the future vision for the contextual feed, earning strong leadership recognition.
Amazon | UX Design Intern | Seattle, WA, USA | 2020
Amazon | UX Design Intern
| Seattle, WA, USA | 2020
W/003
Details:
[ 3.1
Designed Search & Filter concepts for #FoundItOnAmazon, Amazon’s creator-led shopping feed, improving content discovery.
[ 3.2
Designed the Unified Feed experience across desktop and mobile, which launched following the internship as a consistent cross-platform experience.
Google | CCA Fellow - Digital Wellbeing | San Francisco, CA, USA | 2019 – 2020
W/004
Details:
[ 4.1
Prototyped an Internet of Things (IoT) device with Google to combat digital fatigue and notification overload.
[ 4.2
Created a focused, behavior-driven experience that promoted healthier tech habits and earned strong praise from Google.
The San Francisco School | Sustainability Advisor & CCA Fellow | San Francisco, CA, USA | 2019
W/005
Details:
[ 5.1
Designed 10 interactive learning experiences for preschool students, translating sustainability concepts into intuitive, age-appropriate interactions.
[ 5.2
Created accessible materials, visual systems, and a strategic roadmap that encouraged participation and drove lasting behavior change across the school community.
Awards for digital
innovation
Awards for digital
innovation
Awards for digital innovation
Awards
[
HONORS & AWARDS
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
©2026 | Sarah Zaheer
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TIME:
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evoking through
empathy design.
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[ Let's start this page with me ]
evoking through
empathy design.
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[ Let's start this page with me ]
evoking through
empathy design.
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[ Let's start this page with me ]
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[
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Growing up in India shaped the way I notice contrast, detail, movement, and emotion in everyday life. I was drawn to creative work early on, but I became most interested in design when I realized it could connect imagination with practical impact.
At California College of the Arts, I learned to approach design as a way of thinking, not just making. It became a practice of asking better questions, understanding people more deeply, and turning complexity into something clear.
Now, I work across product design, research, and strategy to create digital experiences that balance human needs with business goals.
Sarah Zaheer,
2021
[
Speaker
Speaking,
Mentorship
& Community.
Speaking,
Mentorship
& Community.
I care about design communities because they make room for people to learn, question, and grow together. Through speaking, mentorship, and judging, I’ve supported designers across accessibility, AI, storytelling, and career growth.
My community work includes facilitating Amazon Conflux sessions with 2,100+ participants, mentoring at FLUI Design Hackathon, judging and mentoring for AmazonNext x CodePath, and returning to California College of the Arts as an alumni guest speaker on design pathways and AI.
In 2026, I’ll be speaking at EPIC, continuing the conversation around design, research, and more thoughtful technology experiences.
I care about design communities because they make room for people to learn, question, and grow together. Through speaking, mentorship, and judging, I’ve supported designers across accessibility, AI, storytelling, and career growth.
My community work includes facilitating Amazon Conflux sessions with 2,100+ participants, mentoring at FLUI Design Hackathon, judging and mentoring for AmazonNext x CodePath, and returning to California College of the Arts as an alumni guest speaker on design pathways and AI.
In 2026, I’ll be speaking at EPIC, continuing the conversation around design, research, and more thoughtful technology experiences.
My Experience
Work Experience
Amazon | UX Designer II | Vancouver, BC, CA & Seattle, WA, USA | 2023 – Present
W/001
Details:
[ 1.1
Led design strategy for Amazon’s highest-revenue retail events, including Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Day, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday, contributing to $5.6 billion in net ordered sales and 10.5 percent global year-over-year growth.
[ 1.2
Drove the evolution of Amazon’s homepage, aligning partner teams around a cohesive, scalable design system and creating high-fidelity experiences for high-traffic shopping moments.
[ 1.3
Built an automated wireframe generator using Kiro, accelerating design iteration and improving efficiency across major retail events.
Amazon | UX Designer I | Seattle, WA, USA | 2021 – 2023
W/002
Details:
[ 2.1
Sole designer on Amazon’s Onsite Publishing team, bringing publisher editorial content into the shopping experience.
[ 2.2
Delivered four projects and two experiments, including the Search Widget, driving +$6.8M in revenue and ~10% higher click-through.
[ 2.3
Defined and prototyped the future vision for the contextual feed, earning strong leadership recognition.
Amazon | UX Design Intern | Seattle, WA, USA | 2020
Amazon | UX Design Intern
| Seattle, WA, USA | 2020
W/003
Details:
[ 3.1
Designed Search & Filter concepts for #FoundItOnAmazon, Amazon’s creator-led shopping feed, improving content discovery.
[ 3.2
Designed the Unified Feed experience across desktop and mobile, which launched following the internship as a consistent cross-platform experience.
Google | CCA Fellow - Digital Wellbeing | San Francisco, CA, USA | 2019 – 2020
W/004
Details:
[ 4.1
Prototyped an Internet of Things (IoT) device with Google to combat digital fatigue and notification overload.
[ 4.2
Created a focused, behavior-driven experience that promoted healthier tech habits and earned strong praise from Google.
The San Francisco School | Sustainability Advisor & CCA Fellow | San Francisco, CA, USA | 2019
W/005
Details:
[ 5.1
Designed 10 interactive learning experiences for preschool students, translating sustainability concepts into intuitive, age-appropriate interactions.
[ 5.2
Created accessible materials, visual systems, and a strategic roadmap that encouraged participation and drove lasting behavior change across the school community.
Awards for digital
innovation
Awards for digital
innovation
Awards for digital innovation
Awards
[
HONORS & AWARDS
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/001
Awwwards Honors
Awwwards, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/002
CSS Design Awards – Best UI, UX & Innovation
CSSDA, 2026
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/003
MUSE International Design Awards, Silver Winner
International Awards Associate, 2025
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/004
Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of $80,000 grant
California College of the Arts, 2017
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/005
President, Art Club, DPS R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School, India, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/006
Qualification, Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad National Art Exam
Satriya Sangeet Kala Parishad, 2016
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/007
Second Prize, National Comic & Cartoon Art Competition
UNESCO, India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
A/008
Second Prize, “Water Forever” National Painting Competition
Institution of Engineers India, 2015
©2026 | Sarah Zaheer
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