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Hi, I’m Manuela Simón Padrós, a product designer with 5+ years of experience creating intuitive, scalable design systems and user-centered solutions. I have a strong background in graphic design and a passion for empowering users through clarity and accessibility. I’ve led end-to-end design processes across web and mobile platforms, collaborating cross-functionally in remote environments to ship high-impact products for B2B and SaaS contexts. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, visual solutions that balance user needs with business goals.…Hi, I’m Manuela Simón Padrós, a product designer with 5+ years of experience creating intuitive, scalable design systems and user-centered solutions. I have a strong background in graphic design and a passion for empowering users through clarity and accessibility. I’ve led end-to-end design processes across web and mobile platforms, collaborating cross-functionally in remote environments to ship high-impact products for B2B and SaaS contexts. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, visual solutions that balance user needs with business goals.

Manuela Simón Padrós

Product Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, +1

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Hi, I’m Manuela Simón Padrós, a product designer with 5+ years of experience creating intuitive, scalable design systems and user-centered solutions. I have a strong background in graphic design and a passion for empowering users through clarity and accessibility. I’ve led end-to-end design processes across web and mobile platforms, collaborating cross-functionally in remote environments to ship high-impact products for B2B and SaaS contexts. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, visual solutions that balance user needs with business goals.…Hi, I’m Manuela Simón Padrós, a product designer with 5+ years of experience creating intuitive, scalable design systems and user-centered solutions. I have a strong background in graphic design and a passion for empowering users through clarity and accessibility. I’ve led end-to-end design processes across web and mobile platforms, collaborating cross-functionally in remote environments to ship high-impact products for B2B and SaaS contexts. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, visual solutions that balance user needs with business goals.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Manuela Simón Padrós, a product designer with 5+ years of experience creating intuitive, scalable design systems and user-centered solutions. I have a strong background in graphic design and a passion for empowering users through clarity and accessibility.

I’ve led end-to-end design processes across web and mobile platforms, collaborating cross-functionally in remote environments to ship high-impact products for B2B and SaaS contexts. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, visual solutions that balance user needs with business goals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

German

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer at VR Smart Guide

December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Led design of two AI-powered finetech tools: Fin Check (mobile app for SMEs) and Fin Insight (SaaS web platform for financial advisors), both built on a shared AI engine. Own end-to-end product design: from discovery and user flows to prototyping, testing, and final delivery. Created scalable design systems to ensure consistency across mobile and web platforms. Conducted qualitative user interviews and usability testing to validate features and UX patterns. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (PMs, engineers, data scientists) to align design with business strategy and data-driven insights.

Senior Product Designer at VR Smart Guide

December 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025

Led design of two AI-powered finetools: Fin Check and Fin Insight, both built on a shared AI engine. Owned end-to-end product design from discovery and user flows to prototyping, testing, and delivery. Created scalable design systems for consistency across mobile and web. Conducted qualitative user interviews and usability testing to validate features. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (PMs, engineers, data scientists) to align design with business strategy and data-driven insights.

Freelance Visual Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025

Designed visual identities and editorial layouts for a history magazine, non-profit publications, the first in a cultural book series, and the German NGO Nur Ja Heißt Ja. Worked closely with publishers, authors, and editors to create accessible and visually cohesive print and digital materials. Managed end-to-end project delivery, from concept development to final design hand-off, across multiple freelance engagements.

Visual Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed

January 1, 2024 - Present

Designed visual identities and editorial layouts for a history magazine, non-profit publications, the first book in a cultural series, and an NGO project. Worked closely with publishers, authors, and editors to create accessible print and digital materials. Managed end-to-end project delivery across multiple freelance engagements.

Product Designer at finmarie

April 30, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Designed and launched a mobile application to deliver financial education tailored for women. Developed Fin Marie Investment Academy, a responsive learning platform for online financial literacy. Created an internal learning management system to manage and publish financial coaching content. Redesigned Fin Marie's visual identity and established a scalable, reusable design system. Digitized and improved the financial coaching experience, supporting both advisors and customers.

Product Designer at Fin Marie

April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Designed and launched a mobile app to deliver financial education tailored for women. Developed Fin Marie Investment Academy, a responsive learning platform for online financial literacy. Created an internal learning management system to manage and publish financial coaching content. Redesigned Fin Marie’s visual identity and established scalable, reusable design systems. Digitized and improved the financial coaching experience, supporting advisors and customers.

Product Designer at et ality GmbH

October 31, 2021 - October 31, 2021

Designed UX/UI for an AI-powered process management platform and led the development of the brand identity.

Product Designer at Etal ity GmbH

October 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025

Designed UX/UI for an AI-powered process management platform and led the development of the brand identity. Conducted user research and prototyping, delivering interactive prototypes and collaborating closely with developers and product managers. Shaped early product strategy through collaborative design sprints and agile workflows.

Visual Designer at Panisto GmbH

January 31, 2020 - January 31, 2020

Created digital assets, landing pages, and marketing visuals to support startup crowdfunding campaigns. Designed the company’s digital magazine DealLights, translating complex financial content into accessible layouts.

Visual Designer at Companisto GmbH

January 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025

Created digital assets, landing pages, and marketing visuals to support startup crowdfunding campaigns. Designed the company’s digital magazine Dealights, translating complex financial content into accessible layouts.

Graphic Designer (Internship) at Muehlhaus Moers Corporate Communications

December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Designed editorial layouts and social visuals for corporate publications. Contributed to concept development and brand consistency across media.

Graphic Designer (Internship) at MuehlhausMoers Corporate Communications

December 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025

Designed editorial layouts and social media visuals for corporate publications. Contributed to concept development and brand consistency across media.