Vanessa W.
Front-end UX Engineer

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Figma

Amazon Aws

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Bio

With a transition from a decade-long career in nutrition to the realm of product design, the professional has adeptly applied theoretical knowledge derived from cognitive behavioral therapy, incorporating empathy, positive communication, and active listening into their design practice. The specialization lies in crafting scenarios and experiences for digital products, with a focus on developing Design Systems that ensure scalability and product unification.

Product Designer
7/1/2023 - Present

Developed new features and explored new product opportunities while being responsible for the creation, application, and updating of the company's Design System, ensuring its validation process for product standardization. Structured the Handoff process for the seamless transition of existing functionalities within the organization. Participated actively in the creation of product metrics for data analysis to inform design decisions and improve user experiences. Led the redesign of key screens, including the app’s home page and the web platform's general panel, enhancing user engagement and interface intuitiveness. Contributed to the construction of a new environment (BackOffice) and established a unique style guide for managing internal products, standardizing design practices across the team.

Structured and organized the internal processes of the Design team to improve efficiency and workflow coherence. Monitored and evaluated the usability of interfaces, ensuring high standards of user experience. Mapped out user flows to gain a deeper understanding of business rules, which facilitated better design decisions. Maintained clear and effective communication with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration on design initiatives. Conducted meetups to advocate for the importance of design as a key component of business strategy, fostering a culture that recognizes the value of good design in achieving business goals.
Product designer Jr.
2/1/2021 - Present

Gained extensive experience in desk research, discovery, user journey mapping, data analysis, and competitive analysis. Developed proficiency in creating user flows, wireframes, and prototypes. Organized and documented processes for the design department, ensuring streamlined operations. Applied design methodologies, created MVPs, and managed versioning. Acquired a basic understanding of front-end development. Constructed landing pages using Webflow and mapped flows to deepen business rule comprehension. Created comprehensive Design Systems and style guides, fostering consistency across projects. Maintained effective relationships with stakeholders and team members, and conducted handoffs with detailed reports based on use cases.