Christian Arce

User-Centered Design

User Research

Design Thinking

User Interface Design

Mobile Design

Design Systems

Process Optimization

Usability Testing

Information Architecture

Heuristic Evaluation

User Flows

User Personas

Interaction Design

Communication

Collaboration

Storytelling

Time Management

Adaptability

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Product Designer | UX/UI Designer | User Research

👋 Hi! I'm Christian — a Product/UX Designer based in Barcelona with a background in psychology and customer experience. 🧠 I specialize in identifying user pain points and redesigning digital products to feel intuitive, accessible, and empowering. 🛠️ I’ve worked across the full UX process — from research and usability testing to wireframing and responsive design — using tools like Figma, Framer, Miro, and Sketch. 🎮 Lifelong gamer, problem-solver, and multilingual communicator (Spanish, Italian, English). Let’s create something users love.

Projects

Gold Trading, Reimagined: Boosting Trust Through UX Design

I redesigned Goldealers’ platform—a UK-based precious metals marketplace—to mirror the trust of their in-store service digitally. By simplifying valuation and onboarding flows, the new experience turns the anxiety of selling gold into confidence, with clear, frictionless design that reinforces the brand’s premium credibility.See More

Work History

Product Designer

ALEAMar 2024 - Apr 2024 • 2 mosContributed to the design of a fintech platform. 🔹 Produced wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using Figma, aligning consistently with brand guidelines 🔹 Helped maintain the design system and ensured visual consistency across components 🔹 Adapted UI designs for culturally diverse audiences, strengthening inclusivity and accessibility 🔹 Collaborated closely with senior designers and product teams to align design output with strategic goals 🧠 This role deepened my understanding of scalable design systems in a highly regulated, fast-moving environment.

UX Designer

AcolytesSep 2022 - Feb 2023 • 6 mosWorked on both internal and client-facing UX projects across data visualization and transportation tech. 🔹 Supported the design of a dynamic dashboard to enhance business presentations and storytelling 🔹 Participated in the revamp of public transportation platforms, streamlining ticketing and checkout flows 🔹 Contributed to visual design refinement within existing brand systems 🔹 Practiced agile collaboration with senior designers, product managers, and dev teams 🧠 This experience helped strengthen my skills in turning complex data and services into usable, engaging interfaces.

Customer Experience & Support Manager

Comparaencasa.comFull-time EmployeeJan 2019 - Oct 2021 • 2 yrs 10 mos🔹Designed self-service flows that improved user engagement and reduced support requests 🔹Translated user feedback into actionable insights that guided product improvements 🔹Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align CX with business goals 🔹Led onboarding for new team members, promoting user-first thinking 🔹Created educational tools and communications to help users navigate complex insurance products 🧠 This role shaped my design mindset: support conversations became research, and user frustration became a blueprint for better UX.

Data Management Specialist

Consulate General of Italy in CórdobaFull-time EmployeeMay 2017 - Dec 2017 • 8 mosBefore transitioning into UX, this role laid the groundwork for my people-first, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. 🔹 Reviewed and verified complex user documentation for legal citizenship processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accessibility. 🔹 Helped users navigate high-stakes administrative systems with empathy and clarity — often guiding them through confusing, bureaucratic journeys. 🔹 Led the digitization of physical records and improved data organization for faster, more secure access. 🔹 Supported onboarding of new team members, reinforcing consistency in communication and process. 🧠 This experience strengthened my ability to simplify complexity, communicate clearly under pressure, and always advocate for the user's perspective — all of which now shape my approach to UX design.

Freelance UX/UI & Product Designer

Freelancer

Education

The Interaction Design Foundation

User Experience Design2021

Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Licenciatura, Psicología2015 - 2020

Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Traductor público nacional, Traducción e interpretación2013 - 2015

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