I'm João Victor Brilhante, a Product Designer with 9 years of experience in Design and Communication, and the last 5 focused on Product Design and Digital Strategy. I specialize in end-to-end leadership of complex products, building Design Systems, and leveraging data (Google Analytics) to improve user experiences. I also enjoy automating workflows with n8n and turning insights into tangible improvements. My diverse background includes international collaboration across NGOs and corporate portals, multilingual interfaces, and a passion for mentoring teammates to raise the bar on quality and velocity. Based in Dublin, I’m open to relocation and remote work within the EU, always aiming to ship measurable results and deliver delightful, scalable solutions.

João Victor Brilhante

I'm João Victor Brilhante, a Product Designer with 9 years of experience in Design and Communication, and the last 5 focused on Product Design and Digital Strategy. I specialize in end-to-end leadership of complex products, building Design Systems, and leveraging data (Google Analytics) to improve user experiences. I also enjoy automating workflows with n8n and turning insights into tangible improvements. My diverse background includes international collaboration across NGOs and corporate portals, multilingual interfaces, and a passion for mentoring teammates to raise the bar on quality and velocity. Based in Dublin, I’m open to relocation and remote work within the EU, always aiming to ship measurable results and deliver delightful, scalable solutions.

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I’m João Victor Brilhante, a Product Designer with 9 years of experience in Design and Communication, and the last 5 focused on Product Design and Digital Strategy. I specialize in end-to-end leadership of complex products, building Design Systems, and leveraging data (Google Analytics) to improve user experiences. I also enjoy automating workflows with n8n and turning insights into tangible improvements.

My diverse background includes international collaboration across NGOs and corporate portals, multilingual interfaces, and a passion for mentoring teammates to raise the bar on quality and velocity. Based in Dublin, I’m open to relocation and remote work within the EU, always aiming to ship measurable results and deliver delightful, scalable solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Fóton Informática
June 1, 2025 - Present
Optimizing the banking ecosystem experience with over 100 legacy products by identifying gaps in the current Design System and designing scalable solutions that support multiple systems simultaneously. Designing internal administrative dashboards with high data density, prioritizing clarity and decision-making efficiency for management teams. Collaborating closely with development teams to ensure technical feasibility of new interfaces and adapting features to legacy system constraints. Documenting interaction patterns and visual components to ensure brand consistency and facilitate future code maintenance.
Senior Product Designer at GIM Digital
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led the redesign strategy and critical migration of the AbraCe NGO portal, executing an infrastructure transfer with zero downtime while preserving donation history, resulting in a 47% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU). Managed the progressive redesign of Brассоm’s corporate portal, ensuring corporate email system integrity and operational stability during provider migration. Defined product OKRs and KPIs with stakeholders, translating generic pain points into measurable goals and implementing SEO improvements that raised PageSpeed scores to 90+. Established risk and technical feasibility assessment processes prior to development, significantly reducing rework and production bugs. Mentored three designers directly, elevating the team’s technical bar and implementing quality rituals that led to five internal “Best Project of the Year” awards.
Product Designer at GIM Digital
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Structured and governed a centralized Design System, consolidating dispersed components into a unified library and reducing wireframe creation time from 7 days to 3 days (60% efficiency gain). Led international projects for GIZ (Germany-based client), overcoming European hosting constraints and delivering multilingual interfaces (German, English, French, and Arabic). Built the zero-to-one digital infrastructure for the Açaí Amazonas project, integrating institutional websites with external e-commerce platforms to ensure a seamless purchase journey. Accelerated time-to-market by creating standardized prototype templates, eliminating the need to start projects from scratch.
Junior Product Designer at GIM Digital
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Supported ongoing maintenance and evolution of corporate websites, performing hosting diagnostics and basic system integrations. Assisted in the creation of initial interfaces using legacy component libraries, ensuring fast delivery of low-complexity demands.
English Teacher at BRASAS English Course
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Taught classes to multi-age groups, developing strong skills in clear communication, public speaking, and teaching methodologies for diverse audiences. Facilitated learning through active methodologies, strengthened leadership, group management, and classroom dynamics (soft skills transferable to squad leadership).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Marketing at CEUB
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Project Management
July 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
User Experience and Interface
April 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Strategic Planning
June 1, 2020 - March 5, 2026
Graphic Design
December 1, 2014 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services