Hi! I'm Karen Rivera, an analytical UX Researcher and Designer with over three years of experience in creating user-centered digital solutions. I excel in translating complex data insights into actionable design recommendations and have a strong background in business consultancy and facilitating workshops. My passion lies in collaboration and innovative design, where I work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact front-end solutions. When I'm not designing, you can find me sharing insights and advocating for best practices in UX design.

Karen Rivera

Hi! I'm Karen Rivera, an analytical UX Researcher and Designer with over three years of experience in creating user-centered digital solutions. I excel in translating complex data insights into actionable design recommendations and have a strong background in business consultancy and facilitating workshops. My passion lies in collaboration and innovative design, where I work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact front-end solutions. When I'm not designing, you can find me sharing insights and advocating for best practices in UX design.

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Hi! I’m Karen Rivera, an analytical UX Researcher and Designer with over three years of experience in creating user-centered digital solutions. I excel in translating complex data insights into actionable design recommendations and have a strong background in business consultancy and facilitating workshops.

My passion lies in collaboration and innovative design, where I work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact front-end solutions. When I’m not designing, you can find me sharing insights and advocating for best practices in UX design.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance UX/UI Designer
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Worked on brand and product identity by designing visual assets and interfaces for consumer-facing projects, increasing digital engagement by over 20%. Managed end-to-end project delivery for multiple clients while ensuring brand consistency and functional design.
Product Designer at Thinkabit
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Conducted comprehensive user research including interviews and usability testing to identify friction points. Defined and documented UX principles and guidelines while collaborating with data analysts and engineers to implement user-centered designs.
Environmental Researcher at IMIDRA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Applied rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and data analysis, which enhanced complex problem-solving skills now applied to UX research.

Education

Master in User Experience Design at UNIR La Rioja
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Master in Digital Graphic Design at ESDesign Barcelona
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Advanced UX/UI Design Course at Coderhouse
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
UX/UI Design Bootcamp at Ironhack Madrid
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Advanced Motion Graphics at CEI Madrid
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Degree in Environmental Sciences at Universidad de Alcalá - Madrid
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet