Julio Rivera

UX Designer • Product Designer • UI Designer • Austin, TX, US

Process Improvement

User-Centered Design

Low-fidelity

Animation

Agile Project Management

Design Strategy

Design Systems

Web Accessibility

Wireframing

Sketch

User Research

Mobile Design

Adobe Creative Suite

User Flows

User Interface Design

Usability Testing

UI/UX Design

Prototyping

Figma

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Full-Time Roles

Crafting Intuitive Digital Experiences: Leveraging 16+ Years of UX/UI Expertise to Elevate User Engagement and Drive Product Success

Based in Austin, Texas. I have over sixteen years of experience in UX/UI Design and Product Design. I was the first UI/UX Director for Flyblade and QL Gaming Group.

Projects

Petivity Powered by Purina

Petivity represents an innovative ecosystem comprising smart devices and analysis kits revolutionizing pet care practices. Discover how our products can provide unparalleled insights into your pet's health and well-being.See More

GoFundMe Design System

At GoFundMe, the challenge entailed developing a comprehensive design system that accommodates diverse departments while providing designers with readily accessible components to expedite their workflow, thus ensuring consistency across projects.See More

First Republic Bank

The challenge was to devise a novel banking experience tailored to businesses that resisted embracing change. We aimed to introduce innovation without disrupting the existing experience and avoid any concerns arising from this transformation.See More

HoopTea (Anheuser Busch)

How to redesign the HoopTea website by balancing its beloved brand identity and giving it a more modern design, creating a visually stunning and intuitive user experience that showcases the unique quality of its artisanal malt beverage.See More

Anheuser Busch Feedback App

Designing an app that can efficiently collect feedback from users and employees about Anheuser Busch's new products is no easy feat. One of the primary challenges that designers faced during the design process was ensuring that users could review a new product only after scanning a QR code in person.See More

Draftly Web3 Company

One of the challenges we face in building Draftly is enticing fans to join a new social platform, especially with the multitude of options available to sports fans today.See More

Madprops

Designing an app like Madprops poses a significant challenge in that it involves creating a sports betting platform where users cannot earn actual money. It can be extremely difficult to maintain user engagement in betting activities without the allure of real financial rewards.See More

Variance

Variance sits on top of your business apps, helping drive usage, alignment, and visibility. It can train users on missing features, help them find workflows suitable for them, and act as a guide when they’ve lost their way.See More

GosuNow

Designing an interface for GosuNow poses a challenge as it needs to be user-friendly and efficient for a youthful audience that likes to cheap on games.See More

Blade

Travel by helicopter, seaplane, or jet around cities and popular destinations.

BBC News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from around the world with BBC News. Our comprehensive news platform offers breaking news, video, audio, and feature stories delivered straight to your device. As a trusted source of World and UK news, BBC News provides accurate and reliable reporting that you can rely on. From politics and business to science and entertainment, our team of expert journalists brings you the stories that matter most. Join millions of people worldwide who turn to BBC News for the most up-to-the-minute news and analysis.See More

BetQL App

Powerful analytics for sports betting. Get access to real-time line movement, daily value bets, and significant team trends.

Work History

Senior Product Designer (UX/UI)

GoFundMeI am leading the development of a comprehensive design system from inception to enhance the efficiency of GoFundMe's design team. My focal points include the refinement of key design components such as buttons, hero sections, and the central element – the Fundraiser Card. This endeavor is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to in-depth user interviews, prototyping, and extensive UX research, all aimed at enabling data-driven and informed design choices.

Senior Product Designer (Contractor)

First Republic BankJan 2023 - May 2023 • 5 mosI'm using Figma to redesign the corporate payment flow for First Republic Bank, including user research, optimized flows, and wireframes for testing. I'm collaborating with a team of UX/UI designers to develop a comprehensive design system for the bank.

UX/UI Lead (Contractor)

Anheuser-BuschNov 2022 - Feb 2023 • 4 mosI oversaw the successful launch of hooptea.com and Feedback Factory, utilizing project management skills and user-centered design techniques to optimize the user experience and drive business growth.

UX/UI Lead

GuardianSep 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 2 mosI led several design initiatives, including redesigning guardiandirect.com, developing key design elements for new product launches through user testing and research, and refreshing the company-wide design process for more efficient workflows.

Founding UX/UI Lead

VarianceSep 2019 - Aug 2020 • 1 yrI directed the brand redesign process, enhancing the UX/UI for critical brand elements. I also conducted comprehensive user interviews to optimize the product design, resulting in a better user experience.

Founding UX/UI Director

QL Gaming Group (Acquired by Entercom)Feb 2018 - Aug 2019 • 1 yr 7 mosAs the key contributor to the development of BetQL, I oversaw its end-to-end development from concept to launch, ensuring optimal user experience through various techniques, including A/B testing and user interviews. I also led a team of two designers, managing workflows and timelines to ensure timely project completion. The success of BetQL was reflected in its acquisition by Entercom for $38 million, a testament to the value that it created. These experiences have equipped me with the skills needed to excel in the design field, including project management, user-centered design, and strategic thinking.

Founding UX/UI Director

BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc.(EXIT)Sep 2015 - Dec 2018 • 3 yrs 4 mosAs the first UX/UI designer for Blade, I played a critical role in overhauling the mobile application's user interface. I collaborated closely with product managers and engineers to collect and assess user requirements, and directed a team of freelance and junior designers in fast-paced startup environments. The success of this project was reflected in Blade's subsequent valuation of $800 million. These experiences enabled me to hone my design skills and develop an expertise in user-centered design.

Art Director

BBC WorldwideSep 2015 - Dec 2018 • 3 yrs 4 mosAs part of my role at BBC, I revamped the user interface for BBC.com, focusing on responsive design while ensuring an optimal user experience. Additionally, I created and presented high-quality web and mobile application content and executed all BBC-sponsored content with precision.

Education

Full Sail University

Associate's Degree, Computer ScienceApr 2017 - Apr 2019

Session College

Diploma, Basic and Advanced CSSApr 2010 - Aug 2020

Cittone Institute

Associate's Degree, Graphic DesignMar 2004 - Mar 2005

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