👋 Hi there! I'm Z.J. (Zijie) Zhou

A LITTLE ABOUT ME:

I am a product designer with experience in E-commerce, Fintech, and Infrastructure, turning data + intuition into measurable product growth.


At TikTok, I optimized TikTok Shop's insurance experience for 5 countries across SEA(PH, ID, MY, TH) & US. By auditing UX gaps that affected Gross Written Premium (GWP) and Net Promoter Score (NPS), I proposed design improvements to reduce drop-offs and increase adoption. ​​​​​​​


At Johnson Controls, I co-developed the Global Element Design System, adopted by 34 design and 2 engineering teams worldwide. This system cut component creation time by 42%, improved design token efficiency by 65%, reduced design maintenance by 62%, and generated over $1M in annual efficiency gains.


My journey combines creativity with data-driven insights to deliver designs that improve usability, consistency, and business outcomes at scale. I eagerly anticipate applying my skills to design solutions with a lasting positive impact. 


Thank you for stopping by! 🎉

My Experiences

My Experiences

I've worked as a product designer for:

I've worked as a product designer for:

And a bunch of other companies that aren't as commonly known but have all been worthwhile endeavors.

Bytedance / TikTok

Product Design Intern (3 months)

Global Payment Team (PIPO)

Business Line: TikTok Shop Insurance (SEA & US)

Johnson Controls

Fortune Top 500

UX Design Intern (1 year 3 months)

Global UX Team

Business Line: Global Element Design System

Samsung & Lenovo

Capstone Project Experience (5 months)

SRA & Lenovo R&D Team

Sponsored Projects

Recommendations I received

Recommendations I received

Recommendations I received

Who am I? Hear Hear 👂

Some kind words from amazing folks I have worked with ~

Stanley H (Colleague, Buddy/Mentor)

Product Designer at TikTok and Bytedance

“It’s been great having Zijie as my intern buddy — he’s been incredibly helpful and really held his own for the insurance project in the SEA and US markets. Coming from a design system background, Zijie picked things up fast… adapted to that process quickly and handled it with maturity. When I told him to “trust the process”… the patterns and themes became clear, and he was able to use them as solid insights… identifying the insights that could actually move the needle for business metrics. We ended up focusing on 3–4 key insights, which he presented really well to stakeholders… He even managed to spark further interest, leading to extra requests to explore pricing strategies and also do competitor analysis in the US market. He’s also incredibly proactive — reaching out to BPOs across markets… keeping momentum without being prompted… His meeting minutes were spot-on… Overall, Zijie showed strong adaptability, initiative, and attention to detail… delivered meaningful outputs that got stakeholder buy-in… I have no doubts with more experience in the field Zijie will grow into an established and remarkable product designer.”

Stanley H (Colleague, Buddy/Mentor)

Product Designer at TikTok and Bytedance

“It’s been great having Zijie as my intern buddy — he’s been incredibly helpful and really held his own for the insurance project in the SEA and US markets. Coming from a design system background, Zijie picked things up fast… adapted to that process quickly and handled it with maturity. When I told him to “trust the process”… the patterns and themes became clear, and he was able to use them as solid insights… identifying the insights that could actually move the needle for business metrics. We ended up focusing on 3–4 key insights, which he presented really well to stakeholders… He even managed to spark further interest, leading to extra requests to explore pricing strategies and also do competitor analysis in the US market. He’s also incredibly proactive — reaching out to BPOs across markets… keeping momentum without being prompted… His meeting minutes were spot-on… Overall, Zijie showed strong adaptability, initiative, and attention to detail… delivered meaningful outputs that got stakeholder buy-in… I have no doubts with more experience in the field Zijie will grow into an established and remarkable product designer.”

Stanley H (Colleague, Buddy/Mentor)

Product Designer at TikTok and Bytedance

“It’s been great having Zijie as my intern buddy — he’s been incredibly helpful and really held his own for the insurance project in the SEA and US markets. Coming from a design system background, Zijie picked things up fast… adapted to that process quickly and handled it with maturity. When I told him to “trust the process”… the patterns and themes became clear, and he was able to use them as solid insights… identifying the insights that could actually move the needle for business metrics. We ended up focusing on 3–4 key insights, which he presented really well to stakeholders… He even managed to spark further interest, leading to extra requests to explore pricing strategies and also do competitor analysis in the US market. He’s also incredibly proactive — reaching out to BPOs across markets… keeping momentum without being prompted… His meeting minutes were spot-on… Overall, Zijie showed strong adaptability, initiative, and attention to detail… delivered meaningful outputs that got stakeholder buy-in… I have no doubts with more experience in the field Zijie will grow into an established and remarkable product designer.”

Ben H (Leader, Mentor)

Senior UX Designer at Johnson Controls

“From the beginning, Zijie’s passion and innate curiosity stood out… going beyond surface-level design and questioning the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’… a collaborative spirit with adeptness with Figma and openness to constructive feedback… a meticulous approach whose precision is unwavering… and a constant quest for clarity even amidst uncertainty.”

Ben H (Leader, Mentor)

Senior UX Designer at Johnson Controls

“From the beginning, Zijie’s passion and innate curiosity stood out… going beyond surface-level design and questioning the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’… a collaborative spirit with adeptness with Figma and openness to constructive feedback… a meticulous approach whose precision is unwavering… and a constant quest for clarity even amidst uncertainty.”

Ben H (Leader, Mentor)

Senior UX Designer at Johnson Controls

“From the beginning, Zijie’s passion and innate curiosity stood out… going beyond surface-level design and questioning the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’… a collaborative spirit with adeptness with Figma and openness to constructive feedback… a meticulous approach whose precision is unwavering… and a constant quest for clarity even amidst uncertainty.”

Adam G (Manager)

Senior Manager at Johnson Controls

"...Zijie demonstrated strong analytical skills, refined design sensibilities, and a remarkable work ethic. He consistently demonstrated a keen interest in challenging tasks, actively seeking opportunities to expand their knowledge and apply it practically."

Adam G (Manager)

Senior Manager at Johnson Controls

"...Zijie demonstrated strong analytical skills, refined design sensibilities, and a remarkable work ethic. He consistently demonstrated a keen interest in challenging tasks, actively seeking opportunities to expand their knowledge and apply it practically."

Adam G (Manager)

Senior Manager at Johnson Controls

"...Zijie demonstrated strong analytical skills, refined design sensibilities, and a remarkable work ethic. He consistently demonstrated a keen interest in challenging tasks, actively seeking opportunities to expand their knowledge and apply it practically."

Kateryna T (Colleague)

UX Designer at Johnson Controls

“Zijie is a perfect teammate! He is very knowledgeable, proactive, attentive to details. Zijie is very skilled in Figma tool, he always knows the way to implement UI elements in the most efficient way. He is easy to collaborate with, and he accepts feedback in a positive way. I hope I will have another opportunity to work with him in the future!”

Kateryna T (Colleague)

UX Designer at Johnson Controls

“Zijie is a perfect teammate! He is very knowledgeable, proactive, attentive to details. Zijie is very skilled in Figma tool, he always knows the way to implement UI elements in the most efficient way. He is easy to collaborate with, and he accepts feedback in a positive way. I hope I will have another opportunity to work with him in the future!”

Kateryna T (Colleague)

UX Designer at Johnson Controls

“Zijie is a perfect teammate! He is very knowledgeable, proactive, attentive to details. Zijie is very skilled in Figma tool, he always knows the way to implement UI elements in the most efficient way. He is easy to collaborate with, and he accepts feedback in a positive way. I hope I will have another opportunity to work with him in the future!”

Lovely Moments

Lovely Moments

Lovely Moments

🥰 Lovely moments in my life! ❤️

✋ Always happy to catch up ~ 🤩