I'm Mateo Rivero, a UX/UI & Branding Designer who helps teams turn complex ideas into clear, delightful digital experiences. I lead design from discovery through validation, guiding product and brand initiatives with a sharp eye for detail and a focus on scalable systems. With experience crafting apps and campaigns for startups and global brands, I thrive on collaborating with PMs and engineers to translate user insights into polished interfaces, visuals, and brand identities that drive engagement.

Mateo Rivero

I'm Mateo Rivero, a UX/UI & Branding Designer who helps teams turn complex ideas into clear, delightful digital experiences. I lead design from discovery through validation, guiding product and brand initiatives with a sharp eye for detail and a focus on scalable systems. With experience crafting apps and campaigns for startups and global brands, I thrive on collaborating with PMs and engineers to translate user insights into polished interfaces, visuals, and brand identities that drive engagement.

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I’m Mateo Rivero, a UX/UI & Branding Designer who helps teams turn complex ideas into clear, delightful digital experiences. I lead design from discovery through validation, guiding product and brand initiatives with a sharp eye for detail and a focus on scalable systems.

With experience crafting apps and campaigns for startups and global brands, I thrive on collaborating with PMs and engineers to translate user insights into polished interfaces, visuals, and brand identities that drive engagement.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Visual Designer at Freepik
December 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Created visual libraries for advertising campaigns for brands including NASA, Amazon, and Microsoft; ensured visual consistency across websites, apps, and illustration packages; accelerated delivery and improved quality.
UX/UI Designer at TaurusWeb
April 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Defined the experience of an agricultural management app by translating field conditions, stakeholder dynamics, and data visualization needs into product requirements; led co-design workshops and validation sessions with users to reduce friction and errors in critical activities and improve real-world adoption.
Senior Visual Designer at El Engalle (Agency)
February 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025
Led a multidisciplinary team on audiovisual campaigns and digital products for startups and brands such as Pitch & Hunt, Adidas, and MercadoLibre; balanced creativity, timing, and client briefs to deliver launches.

Education

UX/UI Design Professional Certificate at Google – UX Design Professional Certificate (online)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
M.A. in Industrial Design at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Qualifications

UX/UI Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education