I am a Product Designer based in Lisbon, Portugal, happy to help on Front-end if needed. I build digital B2C, B2B, SaaS and other products for enterprises and startups since 2016.…

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I am a Product Designer based in Lisbon, Portugal, happy to help on Front-end if needed. I build digital B2C, B2B, SaaS and other products for enterprises and startups since 2016.…

Available to hire

I am a Product Designer based in Lisbon, Portugal, happy to help on Front-end if needed.
I build digital B2C, B2B, SaaS and other products for enterprises and startups since 2016.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior UX/UI Designer at Nearshore Portugal
July 1, 2021 - November 12, 2025
Lead UX/UI design for digital products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered B2C/B2B experiences and scale design systems.
UX/UI Designer at Hyphen Digital Experience
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Designed UX/UI for web and mobile products, contributing to concept, wireframes, visual design and prototyping.
UX/UI Designer + Front-end Developer at Nearshore Portugal
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Combined UX/UI design with front-end development to implement UIs, design systems and responsive components.
UX/UI Designer + Front-end Developer at Findmore Consulting
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Designed and implemented UI/UX and frontend components; collaborated with product and engineering teams.
Designer at Junta de Freguesia da Estrela
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Web and UI design for municipal projects and local services.
Head of Web Development at E2 - RTP2
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Led web development efforts, overseeing the creation and maintenance of online platforms.
Designer & UI Designer at Freelancer
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Freelance design and UI work for a diverse range of clients and projects.
Designer & UI Designer Freelancer
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Freelance design work across UI/UX projects for various clients; produced visual designs, assets, and prototypes.

Education

Front-end Web Development Specialization (+ UX/UI Module) at FLAG
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Certification in Audiovisual and Multimedia at Higher School of Communication and Zedia Studies
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Bachelor Journalism at Higher School of Communication and Zedia Studies
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Front-end Web Development Specialization (+ UX/UI Module) at FLAG
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Certification in Audiovisual and Multimedia at Higher School of Communication and Zedia Studies
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Bachelor Journalism at Higher School of Communication and Zedia Studies
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013

Qualifications

Accessible Technology Design (3rd Edition)
September 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
AI for Designers
May 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
March 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Accessible Technology Design (3rd Edition)
September 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
AI for Designers
May 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
March 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level