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Yesenia G. Castro

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I am a User Interface Designer with over seven years of experience in the design field, including more than two years specializing in digital product design.

About

I am a User Interface Designer with over seven years of experience in the design field, including more than two years specializing in digital product design. With a background in architecture and human-centered design, I build scalable, accessible user experiences rooted in research and inclusive design principles. I am skilled in Figma, design systems, and iterative design-to-dev collaboration within cross-functional agile teams.

I am passionate about designing AI-assisted tools and streamlining technical workflows to serve real user needs. I have led responsive B2C and B2B tool design projects that improved efficiency, reduced user errors, and boosted task completion. My work applies inclusive design and accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure compliance with government-level requirements.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 4 roles

UX/UI Designer · ClearvictionNov 2024 – Aug 2025 · 10 mos

Led design of responsive B2C and B2B tools that improved efficiency, reduced user error, and boosted task completion. Created end-to-end Figma prototypes for onboarding, dashboard, and form UX, reducing user error and boosting task completion by 30%. Built and maintained 3 design system components used across responsive flows; collaborated with engineers during Agile cycles to ensure pixel-perfect implementation. Conducted 30+ user interviews to uncover pain points and translate them into actionable UX insights, improving onboarding speed by 25%. Applied inclusive design and accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure all experiences met government-level compliance.

UX/UI Designer (Freelance) · Distribuidor Medicos y HospítalesMar 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Redesigned an inventory and sales platform for medical providers, improving task completion by 35% and interface clarity for non-technical users. Collaborated with engineers and PM to restructure workflows and support responsiveness across devices.

UX/UI Designer (Hackathon Project) · Latinos in Tech HackathonAug 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Designed and shipped the core user experience for a local cultural events platform, increasing engagement by 35% within the first week of launch. Prototyped flows and tested UI in rapid cycles alongside developers and product mentors during a time-constrained sprint.

Architect / Spatial Designer · UDG and INEJan 2017 – Aug 2025 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Education

Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design · University of Washington2023 – 2024
Master's in Architecture · Autonomous University of Guadalajara2012 – 2014
Bachelor's in Architecture · University of the Valley of Mexico / Laureate International Universities2008 – 2012

Certifications and awards

Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design2023 – 2024

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