Sr. UX Designer & Head of UX Staffing

Samilca leverages her background as a small business owner to drive business development and support growth initiatives. Her dedication to data-driven insights and strategic design makes her an invaluable collaborator in ventures aiming to achieve meaningful, lasting impact. Previously, Samilca worked as a CX researcher and designer at Portfolio T, where she served as lead designer and acting co-founder for three high-potential ventures that secured stakeholder approval and funding.

She supported the customer discovery phase and spearheaded iterative MVP development, go-to-market research, and product vision design. Her diverse professional experiences enrich her perspective on branding and client relations, enhancing her ability to create seamless, high-quality user experiences that align with both user needs and business goals. Samilca holds an MA in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design.