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I’m Rafael Zegarra, a Product Designer based in New York specializing in user-centric digital product design for government and private sector. I craft intuitive experiences by combining research, prototyping, and brand strategy to transform complex requirements into clear, accessible interfaces. Across my career I’ve led design teams, defined style guides, and collaborated with cross-functional partners to deliver digital transformations. I’m passionate about accessibility, information architecture, and delivering value through thoughtful design that scales across platforms.…I’m Rafael Zegarra, a Product Designer based in New York specializing in user-centric digital product design for government and private sector. I craft intuitive experiences by combining research, prototyping, and brand strategy to transform complex requirements into clear, accessible interfaces. Across my career I’ve led design teams, defined style guides, and collaborated with cross-functional partners to deliver digital transformations. I’m passionate about accessibility, information architecture, and delivering value through thoughtful design that scales across platforms.

Rafael Zegarra

Product Designer, UX Designer, UI Designer, +2

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I’m Rafael Zegarra, a Product Designer based in New York specializing in user-centric digital product design for government and private sector. I craft intuitive experiences by combining research, prototyping, and brand strategy to transform complex requirements into clear, accessible interfaces. Across my career I’ve led design teams, defined style guides, and collaborated with cross-functional partners to deliver digital transformations. I’m passionate about accessibility, information architecture, and delivering value through thoughtful design that scales across platforms.…I’m Rafael Zegarra, a Product Designer based in New York specializing in user-centric digital product design for government and private sector. I craft intuitive experiences by combining research, prototyping, and brand strategy to transform complex requirements into clear, accessible interfaces. Across my career I’ve led design teams, defined style guides, and collaborated with cross-functional partners to deliver digital transformations. I’m passionate about accessibility, information architecture, and delivering value through thoughtful design that scales across platforms.

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I’m Rafael Zegarra, a Product Designer based in New York specializing in user-centric digital product design for government and private sector. I craft intuitive experiences by combining research, prototyping, and brand strategy to transform complex requirements into clear, accessible interfaces.

Across my career I’ve led design teams, defined style guides, and collaborated with cross-functional partners to deliver digital transformations. I’m passionate about accessibility, information architecture, and delivering value through thoughtful design that scales across platforms.

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Work Experience

Sr. User Experience & User Interface Designer at Platinum Technologies

November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Design and implement user-centric digital solutions for the International Trade Administration (Trade.gov), ensuring accessibility and federal standards compliance. Define ITA's style guide, brand, content, and design strategy through user research, journey mapping, and prototyping. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance public-sector digital transformation.

Design Lead at Lottery.com (AutoLotto Inc)

May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Led design efforts for mobile app and desktop product experiences. Built and mentored teams, explored UX/UI challenges and opportunities, and evolved the Lottery.com and Sports.com brands across current and future product suites.

Creative Director & IT Manager at Guernsey’s Auctioneers & Brokers

April 1, 2015 - May 1, 2022

Managed the end-to-end creative process from concept to completion. Ensured brand consistency across graphics, photography, typography, and design imagery across online platforms and printed publications. Led IT and systems to support operations.

Sr. Graphics Designer at Guernsey’s Auctioneers & Brokers

December 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015

Developed graphics & multimedia, advertising design, web marketing and communications, photography and photo editing, collateral including: corporate website, branding, email campaigns, catalogue design, magazine ads.

Web Graphics Designer at S Clubs Fitness Spa & Lifestyle

March 1, 2010 - August 1, 2011

Brand strategy, advertising design and web development including layout design, photo manipulation, publications, infographics, color selection, direct mail, social marketing, web admin. CMS.

Adjunct Lecturer at Fiorello LaGuardia C. College

June 1, 2007 - February 1, 2010

Explores the applications of new media and discusses its underlying technologies using advanced features employed in principles of multimedia, web design and human interaction. Courses: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to New Media Technology, and Web Animation and Interactivity.

Adjunct Lecturer at Fiorello LaGuardia Community College

June 1, 2007 - February 1, 2010