Top Talent like Julio are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Julio Mendes

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Design Lead | UX Specialist
With a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design from Universidade de Brasília and an upcoming Postgraduate Degree in User Experience Design from PUC-RS, I have cultivated a robust career in digital design. Currently serving as the Product Design Lead at Blue Rocket Associates, I lead a team in delivering high-quality design projects for McKinsey & Company, focusing on finance, project management, AI, and design systems. My previous roles include Senior Digital Designer at both Blue Rocket Associates and McKinsey & Company, where I pioneered design teams and led impactful workshops. Additionally, I have experience as a UX Designer and Senior Designer, contributing to various industries and fostering creativity in educational settings.

Work History

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Product Design Lead - COO

Blue Rocket Associates- Led a team of designers, overseeing design projects and ensuring high-quality deliveries to McKinsey & Company. - Led design on various internal products, covering industries of finance, project management, AI, and design systems. - Participated and conducted user research and implemented insights into actionable design solutions, improving user satisfaction.
B

Senior Digital Designer

Blue Rocket AssociatesJan 2012 - Apr 2015 • 3 yrs 4 mos- Developed interface design for clients across multiple industries, contributing to the early stages of McKinsey's digital design practice. - Ensured effective and user-centric solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Iterated on designs based on user feedback and data analysis, optimizing products for market trends.
M

Senior Digital Designer

McKinsey & CompanyApr 2015 - Jun 2016 • 1 yr 3 mos- Pioneered the design team at McKinsey Digital in the São Paulo office, working on client engagements in multiple industries such as banking, insurance, knowledge management, education and more. - Led design workshops and sprints, establishing a strong design presence and delivering impactful solutions across North America and LATAM. - Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, creating and enhancing the user experience on several client projects.
M

UX Designer (Contractor)

McKinsey & CompanyJan 2012 - Apr 2015 • 3 yrs 4 mos- Developed interface design for clients across multiple industries, contributing to the early stages of McKinsey's digital design practice. - Ensured effective and user-centric solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Iterated on designs based on user feedback and data analysis, optimizing products for market trends.
F

Senior Designer

Faculdade de Artes Dulcina de MoraesMar 2010 - Jan 2012 • 1 yr 11 mos- Collaborated with artists to create graphic design and advertising materials for events and communications. - Taught Graphic Design to independent artists, fostering creativity and technical skills.

Education

P

PUC-RS

Postgraduate Degree, User Experience Design and Beyond2024 - 2025
U

Universidade de Brasília

Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Product Design2005 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Product Design Lead | UX Specialist
With a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design from Universidade de Brasília and an upcoming Postgraduate Degree in User Experience Design from PUC-RS, I have cultivated a robust career in digital design. Currently serving as the Product Design Lead at Blue Rocket Associates, I lead a team in delivering high-quality design projects for McKinsey & Company, focusing on finance, project management, AI, and design systems. My previous roles include Senior Digital Designer at both Blue Rocket Associates and McKinsey & Company, where I pioneered design teams and led impactful workshops. Additionally, I have experience as a UX Designer and Senior Designer, contributing to various industries and fostering creativity in educational settings.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Julio are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Julio Mendes

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

B

Product Design Lead - COO

Blue Rocket Associates- Led a team of designers, overseeing design projects and ensuring high-quality deliveries to McKinsey & Company. - Led design on various internal products, covering industries of finance, project management, AI, and design systems. - Participated and conducted user research and implemented insights into actionable design solutions, improving user satisfaction.
B

Senior Digital Designer

Blue Rocket AssociatesJan 2012 - Apr 2015 • 3 yrs 4 mos- Developed interface design for clients across multiple industries, contributing to the early stages of McKinsey's digital design practice. - Ensured effective and user-centric solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Iterated on designs based on user feedback and data analysis, optimizing products for market trends.
M

Senior Digital Designer

McKinsey & CompanyApr 2015 - Jun 2016 • 1 yr 3 mos- Pioneered the design team at McKinsey Digital in the São Paulo office, working on client engagements in multiple industries such as banking, insurance, knowledge management, education and more. - Led design workshops and sprints, establishing a strong design presence and delivering impactful solutions across North America and LATAM. - Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, creating and enhancing the user experience on several client projects.
M

UX Designer (Contractor)

McKinsey & CompanyJan 2012 - Apr 2015 • 3 yrs 4 mos- Developed interface design for clients across multiple industries, contributing to the early stages of McKinsey's digital design practice. - Ensured effective and user-centric solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Iterated on designs based on user feedback and data analysis, optimizing products for market trends.
F

Senior Designer

Faculdade de Artes Dulcina de MoraesMar 2010 - Jan 2012 • 1 yr 11 mos- Collaborated with artists to create graphic design and advertising materials for events and communications. - Taught Graphic Design to independent artists, fostering creativity and technical skills.

Education

P

PUC-RS

Postgraduate Degree, User Experience Design and Beyond2024 - 2025
U

Universidade de Brasília

Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Product Design2005 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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