Hi, I’m Maria Christina Malevitis, a Senior Product Designer and UX Strategist based in Montreal. I turn complex problems into intuitive, high-impact digital experiences by leading end-to-end product design for startups, SaaS platforms, and high-traffic ecommerce systems.\n\nI specialize in user research, system design, prototyping, and workflow automation, delivering outcomes that align business goals with delightful user experiences. I’m known for driving process improvements, building scalable design systems, and translating insights into actionable product features. I’m a strategic designer focused on how products function and deliver value, with a strong interest in transitioning into product management.

Maria Christina Malevitis

Hi, I’m Maria Christina Malevitis, a Senior Product Designer and UX Strategist based in Montreal. I turn complex problems into intuitive, high-impact digital experiences by leading end-to-end product design for startups, SaaS platforms, and high-traffic ecommerce systems.\n\nI specialize in user research, system design, prototyping, and workflow automation, delivering outcomes that align business goals with delightful user experiences. I’m known for driving process improvements, building scalable design systems, and translating insights into actionable product features. I’m a strategic designer focused on how products function and deliver value, with a strong interest in transitioning into product management.

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Hi, I’m Maria Christina Malevitis, a Senior Product Designer and UX Strategist based in Montreal. I turn complex problems into intuitive, high-impact digital experiences by leading end-to-end product design for startups, SaaS platforms, and high-traffic ecommerce systems.\n\nI specialize in user research, system design, prototyping, and workflow automation, delivering outcomes that align business goals with delightful user experiences. I’m known for driving process improvements, building scalable design systems, and translating insights into actionable product features. I’m a strategic designer focused on how products function and deliver value, with a strong interest in transitioning into product management.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer & Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - November 27, 2025
Led the full design lifecycle from research, flow mapping, and wireframes to polished UI and visual branding, ensuring solutions align with user needs and business goals. Partnered with startups and small businesses to transform concepts into intuitive, high-impact digital products. Delivered cohesive experiences using no-code platforms (WordPress, Podia, Squarespace) and implemented workflow automations to streamline operations. Continuously identified product improvements via data and user insights, presenting solutions that achieved measurable growth.
UI/UX Senior Designer at Web Target Inc.
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Administered end-to-end design lifecycle, from discovery and user research to prototyping and final delivery, using Figma and Sketch to craft intuitive user journeys and interaction models aligned with business objectives. Developed and maintained design systems and reusable component libraries to standardize visual identity and accelerate cross-project consistency. Worked with engineers to build and refine front-end features for a consistent experience across devices. Transformed eCommerce experiences through data-driven UX redesigns, improved navigation, reduced friction, and increased conversion rates. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate feedback into actionable refinements.
Lead UI/UX Designer at Mav Tek (Productions TMV Inc.)
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Directed overall design of a large-scale eCommerce content platform serving over one million active users and attracting millions of monthly visitors. Owned the full design lifecycle across key features (search, messaging, profiles, notifications, onboarding). Conducted usability testing, synthesized feedback, and guided iterative improvements. Translated complex user insights into actionable product features, and championed UX best practices and design-thinking methodologies across teams to elevate product quality and consistency.
UI Designer at BlueRush Inc.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Steered the UX/UI design of financial applications and interactive tools (dashboards, calculators, analytics modules), translating complex data into clear, user-friendly interfaces. Ensured accessibility and responsive usability across platforms, and maintained brand systems. Improved product designs through heuristic reviews and implemented navigation and layout enhancements to elevate the user experience. Collaborated with PMs and development teams to ensure feasible, timely delivery from concept to launch.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Multimedia Design at International Academy of Design
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Certificate Program, Animation et Recherches Culturelles at UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Product Designer at UXcel
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
UX/UI Designer at UXcel
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate Program, Animation et Recherches Culturelles
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Product Designer, UXcel
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
UX/UI Designer, UXcel
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Pinterest Advertising Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Content Strategy for Professionals, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Engaging Audiences
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Ensuring Your Content’s Impact
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Expanding Your Content’s Reach
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Managing Content
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

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