I bring a blend of skills in design, research, and project management to deliver functional and visually appealing products. My background in Fine Arts, Audio Visual Production and Cognitive Sciences, combined with experience in multidisciplinary teams, allows me to tackle challenges with creativity, analytical thinking, and strategic focus.

Paula Vargas

I bring a blend of skills in design, research, and project management to deliver functional and visually appealing products. My background in Fine Arts, Audio Visual Production and Cognitive Sciences, combined with experience in multidisciplinary teams, allows me to tackle challenges with creativity, analytical thinking, and strategic focus.

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I bring a blend of skills in design, research, and project management to deliver functional and visually appealing products.

My background in Fine Arts, Audio Visual Production and Cognitive Sciences, combined with experience in multidisciplinary teams, allows me to tackle challenges with creativity, analytical thinking, and strategic focus.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer (Contractor) at Partners Group / Autana Business Partners
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led and participated in cross-functional sessions with stakeholders, business analysts, developers, and domain experts to clarify requirements, translate them into actionable design solutions, and refine them through an iterative process. Designed digital wireframes and prototypes for 8+ internal applications, supporting end-to-end process improvements across new applications and migration projects. Coordinated design implementation with developers using Jira, ensuring accurate execution of design and functionality in Kanban and Scrum setups. Contributed to the internal design component library by proposing new components and improving existing component behaviours, interactions, and patterns in line with Atomic Design principles, and produced the necessary implementation tickets to expand the internal React component library while reviewing correct implementation in Storybook. Leveraged AI to optimize design workflows, improving efficiency and contributed to AI workshops focused on in
Visual Designer (Freelance) at Spain Visual Design & Audio Visual Industry
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Managed logistics across teams in audiovisual productions, adapting schedules in real time to address unforeseen issues and ensure all required shoots were completed. Planned and assisted in set design and execution, contributing to the overall visual aesthetic of productions. Created visual assets including illustrations, logos, animations, and photography optimized for digital and print media. Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver customized visual solutions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Master's Degree in Cognitive Sciences at Online Universidad de Málaga
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

UI UX Bootcamp
January 1, 2022 - March 29, 2026
Illustration Certification - La Galería Roja
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Film Directing
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

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