I am a Senior Product Designer with over 5 years of experience leading digital initiatives across sectors such as finance, healthcare, logistics, commerce, and beauty in 4 countries. Currently, I work at Angola's second-largest bank, where I led features generating over $25M USD in just 3 months, impacting users across 7 countries. I am skilled in user-centered design, product discovery, UX research, and scalable digital solution leadership. I maintain a strong focus on impact, consistency, and speed throughout the product lifecycle. My passion lies in creating high-impact user-centered digital products and driving innovation in emerging contexts. I founded a design studio focused on delivering meaningful digital experiences and have collaborated with institutions such as Angola's Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture, impacting national-level projects.

Elias Nunes Faria

I am a Senior Product Designer with over 5 years of experience leading digital initiatives across sectors such as finance, healthcare, logistics, commerce, and beauty in 4 countries. Currently, I work at Angola's second-largest bank, where I led features generating over $25M USD in just 3 months, impacting users across 7 countries. I am skilled in user-centered design, product discovery, UX research, and scalable digital solution leadership. I maintain a strong focus on impact, consistency, and speed throughout the product lifecycle. My passion lies in creating high-impact user-centered digital products and driving innovation in emerging contexts. I founded a design studio focused on delivering meaningful digital experiences and have collaborated with institutions such as Angola's Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture, impacting national-level projects.

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I am a Senior Product Designer with over 5 years of experience leading digital initiatives across sectors such as finance, healthcare, logistics, commerce, and beauty in 4 countries. Currently, I work at Angola’s second-largest bank, where I led features generating over $25M USD in just 3 months, impacting users across 7 countries. I am skilled in user-centered design, product discovery, UX research, and scalable digital solution leadership. I maintain a strong focus on impact, consistency, and speed throughout the product lifecycle.

My passion lies in creating high-impact user-centered digital products and driving innovation in emerging contexts. I founded a design studio focused on delivering meaningful digital experiences and have collaborated with institutions such as Angola’s Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture, impacting national-level projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Designer at Banco de Fomento Angola (BFA)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Led the design of the OPES feature, moving over $25M USD in 3 months across 7 countries. Delivered KWIK Instant Transfers, significantly enhancing transaction speed and user convenience. Developed the OPV (Public Offering) module, expanding investment options, and co-led and co-created the Design System for SGCP (Corporate Credit Management System), improving consistency and reducing delivery time. Designed the MVP for insurance sales at physical branches in partnership with ENSA.
UX Research Consultant (Remote) at ROGON GmbH & Co. KG
June 30, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Conducted moderated usability testing for CUJU, a sports performance analytics platform using AI. Evaluated user flows, heuristics, and UX writing focused on the experience of junior football players in top leagues.
UI/UX Product Designer at EQUILIBRIUM
September 30, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Designed the KUKULA public health platform integrating vaccination and maternal-child monitoring data. Led design of digital services with national impact in collaboration with Angola’s Ministry of Health.
UI/UX Designer (Part-time) at Nellcorp Inc
February 28, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Led digital branding, product design, and social media strategy. Delivered visual identity and UX for new services and internal platforms.
Creative Director & UX/UI Designer at Bold.Studio (Founder)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founded a design studio focused on high-impact, user-centered digital products. Key projects include institutional portals for Angola’s Ministry of Agriculture and projects for the University of South Carolina (USA), Andorinha Tecnologia, EQUILIBRIUM, and ROGON.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering at Catholic University of Angola
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Certification in Financial Solution Development (Fintechs) at National Bank of Angola & Beta-i
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Certification in Financial Solution Development (Fintechs)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Consumer Goods

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate