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I’m Gui Maia, a senior UX/UI designer with 15+ years designing complex B2B digital products across enterprise SaaS, financial services, and logistics-adjacent industries.
I translate intricate workflows into intuitive interfaces, lead design teams, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in remote environments. My technical fluency helps me work effectively with engineering teams, and I communicate in Portuguese and English.
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Portuguese
Fluent
English
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Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
CEO / Founder at Mosaico
December 1, 2024 - PresentCEO and technical co-founder at Mosaico—AI-native people operations platform solving performance degradation through wellbeing-driven culture. Led concept-to-production development in 10 months with a small cross-functional team; designed 100% of product strategy, UX, and AI interaction models; performed hands-on in sales, marketing, and GTM.
Self-Employed Fractional AI Product Leader at Freelance
December 1, 2024 - PresentFractional AI leadership helping SaaS founders ship AI features without building full ML teams. Responsible for AI product roadmaps, feature prioritization, production RAG architecture, ML pipelines, and full-stack implementation; 10-30 hours per week focused on shipping rather than consulting.
Product Design Manager & Shareholder at Jemini HR & Payroll
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2024Led product design for enterprise HR/Payroll SaaS from inception to scale; built and mentored cross-functional design, research, and content teams; established design systems and UX frameworks; contributed to strategic direction as shareholder and senior leader.
Creative Director at Pikselin
July 1, 2012 - January 31, 2014Directed creative strategy and execution across multiple concurrent projects; managed client relationships from pitch to delivery; delivered branding, UX/UI, and digital marketing; established studio design standards and processes.
Senior Designer at M&C Saatchi
July 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012Led design for Qantas and other Fortune 500 accounts; collaborated with strategy and accounts to ensure creative met business objectives; handled high-pressure deadlines while maintaining quality.
Senior Designer at Springload
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011UX/UI design for KiwiBank's digital transformation and Wellington Airport's customer experience; worked with developers and product owners in an agile environment; improved conversion and user satisfaction.
Founder & Director at BlackDrop Studio
September 1, 2006 - July 31, 2010Built and scaled a remote-first design studio from 0 to 12 people; managed business operations, sales, delivery, and team development; secured premium, long-term clients and recurring revenue.
Lead Designer at Isobar
June 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006Led design on Caixa Econômica Federal account—Brazil's largest bank and Dentsu's biggest project; partnered with strategy to align creative with enterprise requirements and objectives.
CEO / Founder & Lead Product Designer at Mosaico
December 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned end-to-end UX for an AI-native people operations platform, translating complex HR workflows into intuitive interfaces. Created design system enabling rapid iteration from Figma prototypes to production code. Led a 3-person remote team delivering 3 interconnected products in 12 months.
Product Design Manager at Jemini HR & Payroll
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2024Led product design for enterprise HR/Payroll SaaS from inception to scale. Built and mentored cross-functional team across design, research, and content. Established design systems and UX frameworks for complex enterprise workflows. Conducted user research and usability testing to inform product decisions. Presented design rationale to enterprise stakeholders and executive teams.
Lead Designer at Isobar (Dentsu)
June 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006Led design team on Caixa Econômica Federal — Brazil's largest bank. Navigated enterprise financial services requirements across banking and finance sectors.
Education
Bachelor of Design at PUC
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005Bachelor of Architecture at PUC
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Bachelor of Design at PUC
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Architecture at PUC
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics
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