Hi, I'm Newton Ribeiro, a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience across Brazil, Europe, the U.S., and Canada. I blend UX research, design systems, and high-fidelity UI to ship user-centered products and scalable brand experiences, with a strong focus on Figma, prototyping, and usability methods. I've worked in both agency and in-house settings for global brands, building scalable libraries, tightening workflows, and aligning stakeholders to improve adoption and customer satisfaction. I enjoy integrating AI to accelerate research and iteration while maintaining quality.

Newton Ribeiro

Hi, I'm Newton Ribeiro, a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience across Brazil, Europe, the U.S., and Canada. I blend UX research, design systems, and high-fidelity UI to ship user-centered products and scalable brand experiences, with a strong focus on Figma, prototyping, and usability methods. I've worked in both agency and in-house settings for global brands, building scalable libraries, tightening workflows, and aligning stakeholders to improve adoption and customer satisfaction. I enjoy integrating AI to accelerate research and iteration while maintaining quality.

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Hi, I’m Newton Ribeiro, a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience across Brazil, Europe, the U.S., and Canada. I blend UX research, design systems, and high-fidelity UI to ship user-centered products and scalable brand experiences, with a strong focus on Figma, prototyping, and usability methods.

I’ve worked in both agency and in-house settings for global brands, building scalable libraries, tightening workflows, and aligning stakeholders to improve adoption and customer satisfaction. I enjoy integrating AI to accelerate research and iteration while maintaining quality.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer at Rumor Avenue
January 1, 2022 - Present
Built a scalable Figma design system and high‑fidelity prototypes that standardized components and patterns across products, improving brand consistency and speeding delivery. Ran UX research (interviews, A/B tests) and synthesized insights into design decisions that addressed key user pain points and informed roadmap priorities. Streamlined design-review and handoff workflows with documented guidelines and components, reducing rework and elevating customer satisfaction.
Freelance Senior Product Designer at LHBI
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Produced branding systems, visual identities, pitch decks, and promotional assets for global clients (e.g., Marriott, Stella Artois, Anheuser‑Busch), aligning creative with campaign goals and brand standards. Designed presentation systems and campaign assets that enabled agencies to pitch consistently and support partnership wins and market expansion. Delivered multi-channel digital assets that increased brand visibility and audience engagement across industry verticals. Integrated AI tools into research and prototyping workflows to accelerate exploration and iteration while maintaining quality standards.
Senior Product Designer at Monark Ventures
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Designed visual identities and digital campaigns for agency clients that strengthened brand recognition and audience engagement. Built interactive prototypes and streamlined user workflows that improved client team efficiency and reduced onboarding time. Coordinated UX research and usability testing and translated findings into actionable recommendations that informed design strategy.
Product Designer at Be the Change Group
March 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Designed and implemented agency-wide design systems and digital campaigns. Delivered user flow optimizations and interactive prototypes that increased client retention. Conducted heuristic evaluations and user research to drive improvements in usability.
Senior Product Designer at Rumor Avenue
January 1, 2022 - Present
Built a scalable Figma design system and high‑fidelity prototypes that standardized components and patterns across products, improving brand consistency and speeding delivery. Conducted UX research (interviews, A/B tests) and translated insights into design decisions. Streamlined design-review and handoff workflows with documented guidelines and components, reducing rework and elevating customer satisfaction.
Freelance Senior Product Designer at LHBI
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Produced branding systems, visual identities, pitch decks, and promotional assets for global clients (e.g., Marriott, Stella Artois, Anheuser‑Busch), aligning creative with campaign goals and brand standards. Designed presentation systems and assets that enabled agencies to pitch consistently and support partnership wins. Delivered multi-channel digital assets that increased brand visibility and audience engagement. Integrated AI tools into research and prototyping workflows to accelerate exploration and iteration while maintaining quality standards.
Senior Product Designer at Monark Ventures
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Designed visual identities and digital campaigns for agency clients that strengthened brand recognition and audience engagement. Built interactive prototypes and streamlined user workflows that improved client team efficiency and reduced onboarding time. Coordinated UX research and usability testing and translated findings into actionable recommendations that informed design strategy.
Product Designer at Be the Change Group
March 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Designed and implemented agency-wide design systems and digital campaigns. Delivered user flow optimizations and interactive prototypes that increased client retention. Conducted heuristic evaluations and user research to drive improvements in usability.
Senior Product Designer at Rumor Avenue
January 1, 2022 - Present
Built a scalable Figma design system and high-fidelity prototypes that standardized components and patterns across products, improving brand consistency and speeding delivery. Led UX research (interviews, A/B tests) and translated insights into design decisions that addressed user pain points and informed roadmap priorities. Streamlined design-review and handoff workflows with documented guidelines and components, reducing rework and elevating customer satisfaction.
Freelance Senior Product Designer at LHBI
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Produced branding systems, visual identities, pitch decks, and promotional assets for global clients (e.g., Marriott, Stella Artois, Anheuser‑Busch), aligning creative with campaign goals and brand standards. Designed presentation systems and campaign assets that enabled agencies to pitch consistently and support partnership wins and market expansion. Delivered multi-channel digital assets that increased brand visibility and audience engagement across industry verticals. Integrated AI tools into research and prototyping workflows to accelerate exploration and iteration while maintaining quality standards.
Senior Product Designer at Monark Ventures
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Designed visual identities and digital campaigns for agency clients that strengthened brand recognition and audience engagement. Built interactive prototypes and streamlined user workflows that improved client team efficiency and reduced onboarding time. Coordinated UX research and usability testing and translated findings into actionable recommendations that informed design strategy.
Product Designer at Be The Change Group
March 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Designed and implemented agency-wide design systems and digital campaigns. Delivered user flow optimizations and interactive prototypes that increased client retention. Conducted heuristic evaluations and user research to drive improvements in usability.

Education

UI Design Work-Study Certificate at RED Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Creative Process (Yakuza) at Perestroika
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Branding & Building Strategies at Belas Artes, Art School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Digital Branding & Engagement at MITx / Curtin University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
UI Design Work-Study Certificate at RED Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Creative Process at Perestroika
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Branding & Building Strategies at Belas Artes, Art School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Digital Branding & Engagement at MITx / Curtin University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
UI Design Work-Study Certificate at RED Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Creative Process at Yakuza - Perestroika
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Branding & Building Strategies at Belas Artes, Art School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Digital Branding & Engagement at MITx / Curtin University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

UI Design Work-Study Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Creative Process (Yakuza) - Perestroika
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Branding & Building Strategies
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Digital Branding & Engagement
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Retail