Joao Borges

Mobile Design

UI/UX Design

Available for hire fromNegotiable

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Experienced Product and UI Designer

With a degree in Novas Tecnologias da Comunicação from Universidade de Aveiro, this professional has a strong foundation in communication technologies. Their career journey includes roles such as Owner, Product Designer, and Web Designer at Snowdrop.design, where they have showcased their expertise in design. They have also served as a Design Specialist at João Borges Designer, collaborating with various companies to develop innovative design solutions. Their experience as a UI Designer at UX is Fine and Senior Product Designer at fina demonstrates their proficiency in enhancing user experience through effective UI/UX design. Their tenure as a Product Designer at Classcamp highlights their collaborative approach and ability to secure funding through compelling design prototypes. With a background in spearheading the development of design/developer frameworks and creating seamless user experiences, this professional has made significant contributions to the field of design.

Work History

Owner / Product Designer / Web Designer

Snowdrop.design

Design Specialist

João Borges DesignerCollaborated with a diverse range of companies, including Pixelstudio.pt, Landing.jobs, Rocketgraph, Seedstars, Wiine.me, Stocker Games, SimplePay, Lendingo, 1Roof, WixelHQ, Speechkit, and more, to conceptualize, develop, and launch innovative design solutions.

UI Designer (freelancer project)

UX is FineFreelancerMay 2023 - Sep 2023 • 5 mos

Senior Product Designer

finaMar 2022 - May 2023 • 1 yr 3 mos- Led the end-to-end design process for new features and products in close collaboration with stakeholders. - Improved user experience through effective UI/UX design of fina's products, resulting in higher customer engagement and satisfaction. - Collaborated with development teams to establish and maintain a highly efficient design system, reducing project timelines and costs. - Successfully rebranded and redesigned the fina website, delivering a modern and visually appealing platform that accurately represented the company's brand. Show less

Product Designer

ClasscampOct 2020 - Dec 2021 • 1 yr 3 mos- Collaborative approach with the founder of Classcamp to ensure seamless UI/UX design. Led the end-to-end design process for new features and products in close collaboration with stakeholders. - Crafted a professional and eye-catching logo and brand design to establish a strong brand identity. - Interactive Figma prototypes that visually communicate the concept to potential investors, helping you secure funding and support for your venture.

User Interface Designer

7GrausApr 2013 - May 2014 • 1 yr 2 mos- Spearheaded the development of a design/developer framework using agile methodologies, which successfully brought over twenty desktop-only websites to mobile, resulting in a significant increase in mobile traffic and user engagement. - Designed and improved the user experience on several large-scale websites targeting the Brazilian market, including Pensador.com, Dicio.com.br, and Significados.com.br, resulting in improved user engagement and retention. - Single-handedly designed and built the first iteration of the eCommerce platform Cosmetis.pt, resulting in a seamless shopping experience for customers and contributing to the company's overall success. Show less

User Interface Designer

T DispatchSep 2012 - Feb 2013 • 6 mos- Designed user flows, wireframes, and visually stunning interfaces for desktop and mobile apps, resulting in a seamless user experience and increased user engagement. - Collaborated closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into design concepts, and successfully implemented these designs into the initial MVP, resulting in a high-quality product that exceeded expectations. - Created comprehensive style guides for development teams, ensuring consistency in branding and design across all platforms and devices, and contributing to the long-term success of the product. Show less

Webdesigner

Praia DEl Rey Golf & Beach ResortMar 2011 - Aug 2012 • 1 yr 6 mos- Achieved exceptional user experiences and fueled growth through visually stunning design and strategic marketing. Delivered a 2x increase in clickthrough rates for hotel and property bookings. - Designed user-friendly websites with exceptional UI/UX for Beltico Group and Marriott Hotels, ensuring an engaging online experience for visitors. - Proficient in a range of tools and technologies, including Joomla, HTML, CSS, and Jquery. - Creative lead in several digital and physical campaigns for well-known brands like Marriott Hotels and Beltico Group. - Oversaw and executed professional photography sessions for real estate and hotel properties, producing high-quality images for use in digital and physical marketing campaigns. Show less

Education

Universidade de Aveiro

Licenciatura, Novas Tecnologias da Comunicação2007 - 2010

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