Hi, I’m Juan Quintero, a multidisciplinary designer based in Ottawa. I bring 4+ years of experience across product design, UX/UI, graphic design, prototyping, layout, and strategy. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Microsoft Office, and 3D visualization tools, and I apply design thinking to deliver user-centered solutions that align with brand identity and business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments, advocate for accessibility (WCAG) and production compliance, and I enjoy collaborating with external stakeholders. I am currently learning about Project Management, coding, and French, and I am fluent in English and Spanish.

Juan Quintero

Hi, I’m Juan Quintero, a multidisciplinary designer based in Ottawa. I bring 4+ years of experience across product design, UX/UI, graphic design, prototyping, layout, and strategy. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Microsoft Office, and 3D visualization tools, and I apply design thinking to deliver user-centered solutions that align with brand identity and business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments, advocate for accessibility (WCAG) and production compliance, and I enjoy collaborating with external stakeholders. I am currently learning about Project Management, coding, and French, and I am fluent in English and Spanish.

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Hi, I’m Juan Quintero, a multidisciplinary designer based in Ottawa. I bring 4+ years of experience across product design, UX/UI, graphic design, prototyping, layout, and strategy. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Microsoft Office, and 3D visualization tools, and I apply design thinking to deliver user-centered solutions that align with brand identity and business goals.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, advocate for accessibility (WCAG) and production compliance, and I enjoy collaborating with external stakeholders. I am currently learning about Project Management, coding, and French, and I am fluent in English and Spanish.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed (Ottawa)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Create custom graphics for various clients, including brochures, social media content, company presentations, signage and print-ready materials. Manage design projects with external stakeholders.
Structural Designer at Newprint
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Designed and developed custom structural packaging using 2D/3D CAD tools, tailored specifically for each customer, improving packaging efficiency and reducing material waste to as low as 5% of the parent sheet format. Produced 3D visuals and product samples for client presentations and social media, increasing clients' project approval rate up to 25% faster. Collaborated with production team, digital printing, shipping and managed purchase orders for tools and materials for the final product manufacturing.
Photo Editor at Carpe Diem Photography
August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Produced computerized images aligned with the requirements of the customer within a specific timeline and quality standards. Transformed images using Photoshop and specialized software to have an efficient workflow delivering within the dieline. Navigated and understood the different libraries and stock resources to create the final products.
UX Designer at Casatoro S.A.
November 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Applied Design Thinking to improve customer experience at Mazda dealerships, increasing dealership self-awareness with customers by 15% and enabling the creation of a contingency plan for post-purchase service improvements. Conducted user interviews and field observations to identify improvement opportunities and generate an action plan within brand constraints and feasibility. Created user journey maps, empathy maps, and prototypes to highlight insights along the customer experience.
Product Designer at Proyecformas LTDA
March 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Developed customized furniture solutions through client site visits. Produced technical drawings, 3D models, and presentations for the commercial team. Managed social media content aligned with product line requirements. Created the company's portfolio, from rendering to editorial design, showcasing its product benefits.
3D Print Designer at Taller Anka
March 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Created product designs for 3D printing, optimizing material use and cost (Cura). Managed brand identity and social media presence.

Education

Google Project Management Certificate at Coursera - Google
January 1, 2026 - January 4, 2026
Make Design Systems People Want To Use at Design System University
August 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026
UX/UI Design Specialization at California Institute of the Arts / Coursera
January 1, 2024 - January 4, 2026
UX Based Product And Service Development at National University of Colombia
March 1, 2021 - January 4, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at National University of Colombia
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Google Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2026 - January 4, 2026
Make Design Systems People Want To Use
August 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026
UX/UI Design Specialization
January 1, 2024 - January 4, 2026
UX Based Product and Service Development
March 1, 2021 - January 4, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail