I design products that work, scale, and look great. With over 13 years of experience creating user-centered digital experiences, I lead design systems and cross-functional teams to deliver impact. I work fast with tools like Figma, Framer, and Webflow. I follow WCAG accessibility standards and code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Recently, I’ve been exploring AI-driven applications using Cursor and Claude MCP.

Célio Pires

I design products that work, scale, and look great. With over 13 years of experience creating user-centered digital experiences, I lead design systems and cross-functional teams to deliver impact. I work fast with tools like Figma, Framer, and Webflow. I follow WCAG accessibility standards and code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Recently, I’ve been exploring AI-driven applications using Cursor and Claude MCP.

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I design products that work, scale, and look great. With over 13 years of experience creating user-centered digital experiences, I lead design systems and cross-functional teams to deliver impact.

I work fast with tools like Figma, Framer, and Webflow. I follow WCAG accessibility standards and code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Recently, I’ve been exploring AI-driven applications using Cursor and Claude MCP.

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Work Experience

Lead Product Designer at Block Labs
March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Led a cross-functional team in iGaming, delivering projects on time and improving delivery speed.
Founder & Head of Design at Polychromeer
November 1, 2022 - Present
Founded a design studio focused on UX, UI, design systems, and accessibility.
Head of Design at Sfera Networks
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024
Designed UX for AI-powered automated marketing tools.
Head / Lead / Senior Product Designer at Metallicus
October 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Led design for 8 web and mobile products, built a design system and managed the team.
Senior Product Designer at Clutch
November 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Designed SaaS products with a focus on accessibility and usability.
Senior Product Designer at Talkdesk
February 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Led enterprise design system initiatives and user testing.
Product Designer at Telefónica Tuenti
October 1, 2018 - February 29, 2020
Wor ked on design system components and usability improvements.
Product Designer at Google
July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Designed a web app for the Google News Initiative.
Designer at El Español
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Contributed design work for a major Spanish-language news outlet.
Designer at Observador
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Provided design support for a Portuguese-language news outlet.
Freelance Designer at Freelancer
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Independent designer delivering UX/UI projects for various clients.

Education

MBA in Interaction Design and UX at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Graduation in Multimedia Design at ESAD
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2012
Diploma in Communication Design at Escola Artística e Profissional Árvore
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

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