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Experience

Past work experiences and skills.

Experience

Past work experiences and skills.

Experience

Past work experiences and skills.

skyground

Senior Product Designer | Dubai, UAE

Led the end-to-end design of a CFD trading platform (web and mobile), from conception to execution

Conducted competitive analysis and user research to inform product strategy

Built a scalable design system from scratch to streamline the entire trading lifecycle

Researched copy trading, PAMM trading, liquidity providers, and trading APIs to deepen industry expertise

Delivered design solutions for the existing platform while developing the new one, ensuring continuous user and stakeholder satisfaction.

JUN 2024 - PRESENT

skyground

Senior Product Designer | Dubai, UAE

Led the end-to-end design of a CFD trading platform (web and mobile), from conception to execution

Conducted competitive analysis and user research to inform product strategy

Built a scalable design system from scratch to streamline the entire trading lifecycle

Researched copy trading, PAMM trading, liquidity providers, and trading APIs to deepen industry expertise

Delivered design solutions for the existing platform while developing the new one, ensuring continuous user and stakeholder satisfaction.

JUN 2024 - PRESENT

skyground

Senior Product Designer | Dubai, UAE

Led the end-to-end design of a CFD trading platform (web and mobile), from conception to execution

Conducted competitive analysis and user research to inform product strategy

Built a scalable design system from scratch to streamline the entire trading lifecycle

Researched copy trading, PAMM trading, liquidity providers, and trading APIs to deepen industry expertise

Delivered design solutions for the existing platform while developing the new one, ensuring continuous user and stakeholder satisfaction.

JUN 2024 - PRESENT

ORBIDIGITAL

Co-Founder and Lead UI/UX Designer | Dubai, UAE

Manage the entire design lifecycle of projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects surpass client expectations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients through constant communication over e-mail, Google Meet, and WhatsApp

Business Operations: Manage the financial, administrative, and logistical aspects of the agency, including accounting, budgeting, Google Ads setup, and resource allocation

NOV 2023 - PRESENT

ORBIDIGITAL

Co-Founder and Lead UI/UX Designer | Dubai, UAE

Manage the entire design lifecycle of projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects surpass client expectations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients through constant communication over e-mail, Google Meet, and WhatsApp

Business Operations: Manage the financial, administrative, and logistical aspects of the agency, including accounting, budgeting, Google Ads setup, and resource allocation

NOV 2023 - PRESENT

ORBIDIGITAL

Co-Founder and Lead UI/UX Designer | Dubai, UAE

Manage the entire design lifecycle of projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects surpass client expectations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients through constant communication over e-mail, Google Meet, and WhatsApp

Business Operations: Manage the financial, administrative, and logistical aspects of the agency, including accounting, budgeting, Google Ads setup, and resource allocation

NOV 2023 - PRESENT

HitPixel

Lead UI/UX Designer | Dubai, UAE

Lead product designer for SaaS payment gateway for merchant clients

Worked closely with project managers and managed an in-house design team of 3 plus 14 remote freelance designers

Led the complete design lifecycle for multiple e-commerce websites and landing pages, from user research and ideation to execution and testing

Continuous improvement on UX by incorporating feedback and usability findings

OCT 2020 - NOV 2023

HitPixel

Lead UI/UX Designer | Dubai, UAE

Lead product designer for SaaS payment gateway for merchant clients

Worked closely with project managers and managed an in-house design team of 3 plus 14 remote freelance designers

Led the complete design lifecycle for multiple e-commerce websites and landing pages, from user research and ideation to execution and testing

Continuous improvement on UX by incorporating feedback and usability findings

OCT 2020 - NOV 2023

HitPixel

Lead UI/UX Designer | Dubai, UAE

Lead product designer for SaaS payment gateway for merchant clients

Worked closely with project managers and managed an in-house design team of 3 plus 14 remote freelance designers

Led the complete design lifecycle for multiple e-commerce websites and landing pages, from user research and ideation to execution and testing

Continuous improvement on UX by incorporating feedback and usability findings

OCT 2020 - NOV 2023

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Freelance Graphic Designer | Dubai, UAE

External support for the Expo 2020 School Programme design team, ensuring timely graphic delivery for the October 2021 launch and subsequent Expo season

Designed a wide range of marketing materials including journey packs, posters, presentations, maps, and signages to facilitate a seamless experience for students, teachers, and parents

Collaborated effectively with marketing managers to execute design projects within extremely stringent deadlines

JUL 2021 - FEB 2022

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Freelance Graphic Designer | Dubai, UAE

External support for the Expo 2020 School Programme design team, ensuring timely graphic delivery for the October 2021 launch and subsequent Expo season

Designed a wide range of marketing materials including journey packs, posters, presentations, maps, and signages to facilitate a seamless experience for students, teachers, and parents

Collaborated effectively with marketing managers to execute design projects within extremely stringent deadlines

JUL 2021 - FEB 2022

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Freelance Graphic Designer | Dubai, UAE

External support for the Expo 2020 School Programme design team, ensuring timely graphic delivery for the October 2021 launch and subsequent Expo season

Designed a wide range of marketing materials including journey packs, posters, presentations, maps, and signages to facilitate a seamless experience for students, teachers, and parents

Collaborated effectively with marketing managers to execute design projects within extremely stringent deadlines

JUL 2021 - FEB 2022

Majid Al Futtaim Finance

Senior Graphic Designer | Dubai, UAE

Design and oversee all brand collaterals for all digital & offline assets (including landing pages, emailers, social media graphics, print & digital ads, etc.)

Work with the digital and analytics team to optimize all digital collaterals to ensure the highest possible customer engagement at each touchpoint

Created management change by implementing a process and timeline for all design requests to ensure that all creatives are delivered on time

Collaborated with other Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Retail brands to ensure consistent branding across all omnichannels (SHARE, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre, VOX Cinemas, and Carrefour)

Collaborated with other Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Retail brands to ensure consistent branding across all omnichannels (SHARE Rewards, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre, VOX Cinemas, and Carrefour)

SEP 2016 - OCT 2020

Majid Al Futtaim Finance

Senior Graphic Designer | Dubai, UAE

Design and oversee all brand collaterals for all digital & offline assets (including landing pages, emailers, social media graphics, print & digital ads, etc.)

Work with the digital and analytics team to optimize all digital collaterals to ensure the highest possible customer engagement at each touchpoint

Created management change by implementing a process and timeline for all design requests to ensure that all creatives are delivered on time

Collaborated with other Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Retail brands to ensure consistent branding across all omnichannels (SHARE, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre, VOX Cinemas, and Carrefour)

Collaborated with other Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Retail brands to ensure consistent branding across all omnichannels (SHARE Rewards, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre, VOX Cinemas, and Carrefour)

SEP 2016 - OCT 2020

Majid Al Futtaim Finance

Senior Graphic Designer | Dubai, UAE

Design and oversee all brand collaterals for all digital & offline assets (including landing pages, emailers, social media graphics, print & digital ads, etc.)

Work with the digital and analytics team to optimize all digital collaterals to ensure the highest possible customer engagement at each touchpoint

Created management change by implementing a process and timeline for all design requests to ensure that all creatives are delivered on time

Collaborated with other Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Retail brands to ensure consistent branding across all omnichannels (SHARE, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre, VOX Cinemas, and Carrefour)

Collaborated with other Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Retail brands to ensure consistent branding across all omnichannels (SHARE Rewards, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre, VOX Cinemas, and Carrefour)

SEP 2016 - OCT 2020

curious creative studio

Lead UI/UX Designer | Manila, Philippines

Managed digital projects from end to end ensuring all client requests are fulfilled while making sure the least amount of agencies' resources are used

Presented product sketches and prototypes to clients

Collaborated with web developers to ensure that high-fidelity prototypes are turned into fully responsive websites for all devices

Conducted user testing to gather feedback and make more customer-centric experiences

DEC 2013 - JUN 2015

curious creative studio

Lead UI/UX Designer | Manila, Philippines

Managed digital projects from end to end ensuring all client requests are fulfilled while making sure the least amount of agencies' resources are used

Presented product sketches and prototypes to clients

Collaborated with web developers to ensure that high-fidelity prototypes are turned into fully responsive websites for all devices

Conducted user testing to gather feedback and make more customer-centric experiences

DEC 2013 - JUN 2015

curious creative studio

Lead UI/UX Designer | Manila, Philippines

Managed digital projects from end to end ensuring all client requests are fulfilled while making sure the least amount of agencies' resources are used

Presented product sketches and prototypes to clients

Collaborated with web developers to ensure that high-fidelity prototypes are turned into fully responsive websites for all devices

Conducted user testing to gather feedback and make more customer-centric experiences

DEC 2013 - JUN 2015

CURIOUS CREATIVE STUDIO

Art Director | Manila, Philippines

Present entire brand concepts & design solutions for firms based on briefs and RFPs

Managed a team of 4 by overseeing and approving all creatives designed by the team

Maintained a relationship with suppliers and vendors ensuring printing and photoshoots are done in time and within client's budget

JUL 2015 - AUG 2016

CURIOUS CREATIVE STUDIO

Art Director | Manila, Philippines

Present entire brand concepts & design solutions for firms based on briefs and RFPs

Managed a team of 4 by overseeing and approving all creatives designed by the team

Maintained a relationship with suppliers and vendors ensuring printing and photoshoots are done in time and within client's budget

JUL 2015 - AUG 2016

CURIOUS CREATIVE STUDIO

Art Director | Manila, Philippines

Present entire brand concepts & design solutions for firms based on briefs and RFPs

Managed a team of 4 by overseeing and approving all creatives designed by the team

Maintained a relationship with suppliers and vendors ensuring printing and photoshoots are done in time and within client's budget

JUL 2015 - AUG 2016

Skills

Product Design (Web & Mobile Apps)

UI/UX Design

Web Design

E-Commerce

Prototyping

Wireframing

User Research

User Journey Mapping

Affinity Mapping

Usability Testing

Heuristic Evaluation

UI Animation

UX Writing

Design System Development

Agile Methodologies

Graphic Design

SEO

Skills

Product Design (Web & Mobile Apps)

UI/UX Design

Web Design

E-Commerce

Prototyping

Wireframing

User Research

User Journey Mapping

Affinity Mapping

Usability Testing

Heuristic Evaluation

UI Animation

UX Writing

Design System Development

Agile Methodologies

Graphic Design

SEO

Skills

Product Design (Web & Mobile Apps)

UI/UX Design

Web Design

E-Commerce

Prototyping

Wireframing

User Research

User Journey Mapping

Affinity Mapping

Usability Testing

Heuristic Evaluation

UI Animation

UX Writing

Design System Development

Agile Methodologies

Graphic Design

SEO

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Design (2006 - 2010)
College of the Holy Spirit Manila

Google UX Design Certification

UX Research & Strategy - The Designership

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Design (2006 - 2010)
College of the Holy Spirit Manila

Google UX Design Certification

UX Research & Strategy - The Designership

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Design (2006 - 2010)
College of the Holy Spirit Manila

Google UX Design Certification

UX Research & Strategy - The Designership

Languages

English

Filipino

Languages

English

Filipino

Languages

English

Filipino