Hi, I’m Karen Mera. I’m a Sr. UX/UI Designer based in Bogotá, Colombia, with over nine years of experience crafting visually appealing and highly functional web and mobile interfaces. I focus on usability, interaction, and responsive design while building cohesive brand systems that work across digital and print. I thrive in cross-functional, agile environments and enjoy turning complex problems into intuitive user experiences through information architecture, user journeys, and high-fidelity prototyping. I’m passionate about design systems, microinteractions, and continuous learning to deliver solutions that balance user needs with business goals and delight clients.

Karen Mera

Hi, I’m Karen Mera. I’m a Sr. UX/UI Designer based in Bogotá, Colombia, with over nine years of experience crafting visually appealing and highly functional web and mobile interfaces. I focus on usability, interaction, and responsive design while building cohesive brand systems that work across digital and print. I thrive in cross-functional, agile environments and enjoy turning complex problems into intuitive user experiences through information architecture, user journeys, and high-fidelity prototyping. I’m passionate about design systems, microinteractions, and continuous learning to deliver solutions that balance user needs with business goals and delight clients.

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Hi, I’m Karen Mera. I’m a Sr. UX/UI Designer based in Bogotá, Colombia, with over nine years of experience crafting visually appealing and highly functional web and mobile interfaces. I focus on usability, interaction, and responsive design while building cohesive brand systems that work across digital and print.

I thrive in cross-functional, agile environments and enjoy turning complex problems into intuitive user experiences through information architecture, user journeys, and high-fidelity prototyping. I’m passionate about design systems, microinteractions, and continuous learning to deliver solutions that balance user needs with business goals and delight clients.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. UX/UI Designer at Tech First
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed high-quality interfaces, mockups, and prototypes for various digital products, focusing on usability, interaction, and responsive solutions. Collaborated closely with international teams using agile methodologies. Designed complete brand systems, including visual identity, logo development, brand books, and applications for digital and print.
Sr. UX/UI Designer at Acrobits
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Designed responsive interfaces for web, iOS, and Android, emphasizing usability and aesthetic appeal. Developed design system from scratch, ensuring consistency across all products. Collaborated with marketing and development teams to design promotional landing pages and enhance user engagement.
Sr. UX/UI Designer at Stellar Elements
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Delivered complete UX/UI workflows, including user journeys, mockups, and prototypes for enterprise-level projects. Improved client satisfaction scores by 20% through intuitive and visually engaging designs. Streamlined team efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies.
Sr. UX/UI Designer at Rockstar Coders
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative UI designs for platforms in various industries. Spearheaded the implementation of Agile methodologies (Scrum) using tools like ClickUp and Harvest, enhancing project efficiency. Designed interactive prototypes and wireframes in Figma and InVision to present concepts to stakeholders.
Sr UI Designer at Lemurs Dev
January 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated with the development team to design and deliver an intuitive mobile app for BoereGoed, a vegetable shop in the Netherlands. Redesigned the homepage for KiteRepair, optimizing the desktop experience with a visually engaging layout and user-friendly navigation. Ensured seamless integration of UI components with the development team, maintaining consistency and functionality across platforms.
UX/UI Designer at The Bridge Social
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Contributed UX/UI design work as part of brand and product interface improvements; created wireframes and visual designs for campaigns; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver polished interfaces.
Graphic & UI Designer at Vodka Studio
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Created visual designs and UI assets for clients; contributed to branding and digital presence across projects.
Sr. UI Designer at Lemurs Dev
January 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated with the development team to design and deliver an intuitive mobile app for BoereGoed, a vegetable shop in the Netherlands. Redesigned the homepage for KiteRepair, optimizing the desktop experience with a visually engaging layout and user-friendly navigation. Ensured seamless integration of UI components with the development team, maintaining consistency and functionality across platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
UI Design Specialization at University of Minnesota, Coursera
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
UI Design Specialization at University of Minnesota, Coursera
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

AI for Designers
November 1, 2024 - April 4, 2026
UX Foundations: Interaction Design
June 1, 2023 - April 4, 2026
Sketching for UX Designers
January 1, 2023 - April 4, 2026
UX Deep Dive: Mapping
February 1, 2022 - April 4, 2026
Intro to E-Commerce for Web Designers
November 1, 2021 - April 4, 2026
Google UX Design Certificate
October 1, 2020 - April 4, 2026
Motion Design for Interface Design
March 1, 2020 - April 4, 2026
Photoshop for Web Design
December 1, 2019 - April 4, 2026
Photoshop for UI
November 1, 2019 - April 4, 2026
UI/UX Design
October 1, 2019 - April 4, 2026
Interfaces Design
August 1, 2018 - April 4, 2026
AI for Designers
November 1, 2024 - April 7, 2026
UX Foundations: Interaction Design
June 1, 2023 - April 7, 2026
Sketching for UX Designers
January 1, 2023 - April 7, 2026
UX Deep Dive: Mapping
February 1, 2022 - April 7, 2026
Intro to E-Commerce for Web Designers
November 1, 2021 - April 7, 2026
Motion Design for Interface Design
March 1, 2020 - April 7, 2026
Photoshop for Web Design
January 1, 2020 - April 7, 2026
Photoshop for UI
December 1, 2019 - April 7, 2026
UI/UX Design
October 1, 2019 - April 7, 2026
Interfaces Design
August 1, 2018 - April 7, 2026
Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
MBTI: INFJ-A
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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