I am a Product Designer (UI Specialist) based in Auckland with a focus on bridging design, business, and technology. My background includes a Degree in Graphic & Advertising Design and professional certifications in UX/UI and Prototyping.Most recently, I was part of the design team at Blackpepper, a specialist eCommerce agency. In this role, I:Designed interfaces for high-profile eCommerce platforms, including Starbucks, Glassons, and Torpedo7.Contributed to and maintained scalable design systems in Figma to ensure consistent handoffs to development teams.Collaborated with CRO-led teams to translate data insights into functional visual design decisions.Produced end-to-end deliverables, from wireframes and interactive prototypes to final visual assets.I approach every project with a user-centered mindset, ensuring that design decisions are technically feasible and aligned with business goals.

Dario Bazan

I am a Product Designer (UI Specialist) based in Auckland with a focus on bridging design, business, and technology. My background includes a Degree in Graphic & Advertising Design and professional certifications in UX/UI and Prototyping.Most recently, I was part of the design team at Blackpepper, a specialist eCommerce agency. In this role, I:Designed interfaces for high-profile eCommerce platforms, including Starbucks, Glassons, and Torpedo7.Contributed to and maintained scalable design systems in Figma to ensure consistent handoffs to development teams.Collaborated with CRO-led teams to translate data insights into functional visual design decisions.Produced end-to-end deliverables, from wireframes and interactive prototypes to final visual assets.I approach every project with a user-centered mindset, ensuring that design decisions are technically feasible and aligned with business goals.

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I am a Product Designer (UI Specialist) based in Auckland with a focus on bridging design, business, and technology. My background includes a Degree in Graphic & Advertising Design and professional certifications in UX/UI and Prototyping.Most recently, I was part of the design team at Blackpepper, a specialist eCommerce agency. In this role, I:Designed interfaces for high-profile eCommerce platforms, including Starbucks, Glassons, and Torpedo7.Contributed to and maintained scalable design systems in Figma to ensure consistent handoffs to development teams.Collaborated with CRO-led teams to translate data insights into functional visual design decisions.Produced end-to-end deliverables, from wireframes and interactive prototypes to final visual assets.I approach every project with a user-centered mindset, ensuring that design decisions are technically feasible and aligned with business goals.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

UI & Product Designer at Blackpepper
August 1, 2024 - Present
Specialist eCommerce agency and certified partner of Google, Shopify, Meta, and Dotdigital, delivering high-performance B2B digital solutions for leading brands across NZ, AU, and UK.
UX/UI & Digital Designer at Tourist Waitaki
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023
Led regional branding and campaigns, delivering high-impact assets for national publications and digital portals to drive regional growth; managed end-to-end product design for regional digital platforms including Tourism Waitaki and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
Graphic & Web Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020
Delivered branding, web and marketing assets for international clients across Europe, working remotely to produce cohesive visual identities and functional digital experiences.
Graphic & Web Designer (Freelance) at Remote / International
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020
Delivered branding, web, and marketing assets for international clients across Europe; collaborated with agencies and vendors to ensure quality deliverables.
Senior Graphic Designer at Mendoza City Council
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2017
Designed visual communications for the city across cultural events and large-scale civic campaigns, published across billboards, magazines, newspapers, and digital media.

Education

Degree in Graphic & Advertising Design at Avellaneda Institute
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
UX/UI, Prototyping & Interfaces Certifications at Professional Certifications
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Degree in Graphic & Advertising Design at Avellaneda Institute
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

UX/UI, Prototyping & Interfaces Certifications
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
UX/UI, Prototyping & Interfaces: Professional Certifications
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization