Ernesto Rios

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I’m a Senior UX/UI Designer who loves the challenge of transforming complexity into clarity. I thrive where logic meets creativity, turning dense data flows and intricate systems into intuitive experiences.

About

I’m a Senior UX/UI Designer who loves the challenge of transforming complexity into clarity. I thrive where logic meets creativity, turning dense data flows and intricate systems into intuitive experiences. With over 15 years designing for enterprise platforms, automotive ecosystems, fintech, and large-scale digital products, I enjoy shaping both strategy and craft, from design systems to user journeys and modern interfaces.

I move fluidly between big-picture thinking and hands-on execution, using storytelling and visual thinking to align stakeholders and bring ideas to life. I believe great design blends empathy, precision, and a touch of magic, and I’m energized by collaborating across global teams to create experiences that are not only beautiful but deeply usable and impactful.

  • Joined June 2025

Languages

  • SwedishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • NorwegianIntermediate
  • DanishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 1

Work experience· 65 roles

Lead UX/UI Designer · Zeekr EuropeAug 2025 – Aug 2025 · 1 mo

Led UI design efforts for in-car applications across Europe; managed design teams in Sweden and Poland; led design system initiative and refined core components powering Zeekr's European digital products.

Lead UI Designer · Zeekr Technology Europe (part of Geely Auto)Aug 2025 – Oct 2025 · 3 mos

Lead the UI work of the design system, collaborating with product and development teams in Sweden and Poland to enhance interfaces and user experiences for in-car applications targeting the European market. Ensure UI consistency across platforms and applications, aligning efforts with teams in China and Zeekr Design in Sweden, as well as our partner in Kraków, Poland; to support cross-regional delivery objectives.

Brand identity / Package design (Freelance) · MochicaFeb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

Brand identities, logos, and packaging for restaurants and small businesses; combined strategy with visual storytelling.

Senior UX/UI & HMI Designer | Design System Lead · Zeekr Technology Europe (part of Geely Auto)Jun 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Senior UX/UI Designer · Volvo CarsJun 2022 – Jun 2022 · 1 mo
Senior UI Designer · Volvo Cars DesignJun 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Lead UI Designer · Zeekr Technology Europe (part of Geely Auto)Jun 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Lead UI Designer · Zeekr Technology Europe (part of Geely Auto)Jun 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 16

Computer Graphics · Studium Lindholmen2002 – 2004
CIW (Certified Internet Webdesigner) · Semcon Education1999 – 2000
Web design and graphic design · Folkuniverstitetet1989 – 1992
Computer Graphics (3D modeling and animation) · Studium Lindholmen2002 – 2004

Certifications and awards

CIW (Certified Internet Webdesigner)2030 – 2025
Certified Internet Web Designer2002 – 2025
CIW Certified Internet Webdesigner1999 – 2000

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