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I'm Ugo Di Sabatino, a product designer (UX/UI) with 6+ years of experience delivering end-to-end product design, UX research, and design systems. I excel at bridging strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shipping high-impact tools. I’ve co-founded startups, led product design for multiple products, and worked on projects ranging from consumer apps to government contractor initiatives, always balancing user needs with business goals. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, value hands-on experimentation, and enjoy turning complex problems into clear, accessible designs. I’m passionate about building with people, learning rapidly, and creating products that empower users and teams alike.…I'm Ugo Di Sabatino, a product designer (UX/UI) with 6+ years of experience delivering end-to-end product design, UX research, and design systems. I excel at bridging strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shipping high-impact tools. I’ve co-founded startups, led product design for multiple products, and worked on projects ranging from consumer apps to government contractor initiatives, always balancing user needs with business goals. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, value hands-on experimentation, and enjoy turning complex problems into clear, accessible designs. I’m passionate about building with people, learning rapidly, and creating products that empower users and teams alike.

Ugo Di Sabatino

Product Designer, UX Designer, UI Designer, +4

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I'm Ugo Di Sabatino, a product designer (UX/UI) with 6+ years of experience delivering end-to-end product design, UX research, and design systems. I excel at bridging strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shipping high-impact tools. I’ve co-founded startups, led product design for multiple products, and worked on projects ranging from consumer apps to government contractor initiatives, always balancing user needs with business goals. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, value hands-on experimentation, and enjoy turning complex problems into clear, accessible designs. I’m passionate about building with people, learning rapidly, and creating products that empower users and teams alike.…I'm Ugo Di Sabatino, a product designer (UX/UI) with 6+ years of experience delivering end-to-end product design, UX research, and design systems. I excel at bridging strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shipping high-impact tools. I’ve co-founded startups, led product design for multiple products, and worked on projects ranging from consumer apps to government contractor initiatives, always balancing user needs with business goals. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, value hands-on experimentation, and enjoy turning complex problems into clear, accessible designs. I’m passionate about building with people, learning rapidly, and creating products that empower users and teams alike.

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I’m Ugo Di Sabatino, a product designer (UX/UI) with 6+ years of experience delivering end-to-end product design, UX research, and design systems. I excel at bridging strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shipping high-impact tools. I’ve co-founded startups, led product design for multiple products, and worked on projects ranging from consumer apps to government contractor initiatives, always balancing user needs with business goals.

I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, value hands-on experimentation, and enjoy turning complex problems into clear, accessible designs. I’m passionate about building with people, learning rapidly, and creating products that empower users and teams alike.

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Language

English

Fluent

French

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Russian

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Work Experience

Product Design Freelancer at French Government

April 1, 2025 - Present

Provided product design services for the French government, focusing on UX/UI improvements and user-centered design for government-facing digital initiatives.

Startup Advisor at Toki

April 1, 2025 - Present

Advising on product strategy, UX, and growth initiatives to help scale the startup.

First Product Designer (UX/UI) at Ignition Program (360° HR Company)

October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025

Joined as the first Product Designer; Conceived and refined 2 responsive apps, 1 back-office, and 1 website; Created 4 B2C and B2B tools to generate leads and data for the R&D team; Implemented design thinking processes within the company.

Co-Founder / Product Designer at Tumult Podcast

February 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Product Design (UX/UI), Product Management, Branding, Marketing & Business Strategy; The app that makes podcasting social and interactive. Funded and incubated by Hook VC accelerator program (backed by 42 School).

Co-Founder / Product Designer at Kunkoro

June 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Product Design, Branding, Marketing & Business Strategy for an ethical socks brand with a positive impact.

Customer Manager at My muesli

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Customer Manager for an ecommerce startup.

Conversion Manager at Secret de Policinelle

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Conversion Manager for an ecommerce startup.

Project Manager at Havas Paris

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Project Manager for a communications agency.

Project Manager & Content Manager at Le Figaro / Free

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Project Manager & Content Manager for medias.

First Product Designer (UX/UI) at Ignition Program / 360° HR Company

October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025

Joined as first Product Designer; conceived and refined 2 responsive apps, 1 back-office, and 1 website; created 4 B2C and B2B tools; implemented design thinking processes within the company.

Product Designer (Freelance) at Self-Employed

July 1, 2025 - Present

End-to-end Product Design and creation of a Design System (tailored for Claude MCP) for a platform used by local authorities and public institutions to apply for, and manage €200M in energy transition funding.

Co-Founder & Product Designer at Tumult Podcast

February 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

In charge of Product Design (UX/UI), Product Management, Branding, Marketing & Business Strategy. The app that makes podcasting social and interactive! Funded and incubated by Hook VC accelerator program (backed by 42 School).

Co-Founder at KunkoRo

June 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020

Ethical socks brand; Product Design, Branding, Marketing & Business Strategy. Each model sponsors a partner NGO.