I am a Product Designer (UI/UX) with a foundation in multimedia art and graphic design. I work across the full design process, from research and user flows to high-fidelity UI and design systems, with a focus on making complex products feel intuitive and human. Based in Lisbon, I’m open to full-time roles locally, remotely, or willing to relocate within Europe.

João Fonseca

I am a Product Designer (UI/UX) with a foundation in multimedia art and graphic design. I work across the full design process, from research and user flows to high-fidelity UI and design systems, with a focus on making complex products feel intuitive and human. Based in Lisbon, I’m open to full-time roles locally, remotely, or willing to relocate within Europe.

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I am a Product Designer (UI/UX) with a foundation in multimedia art and graphic design. I work across the full design process, from research and user flows to high-fidelity UI and design systems, with a focus on making complex products feel intuitive and human.

Based in Lisbon, I’m open to full-time roles locally, remotely, or willing to relocate within Europe.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Designer at Spoke
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed an AI-personalized onboarding experience, with 80% of testers reporting it made goal-setting feel clearer and more motivating. Designed an AI-driven chat interface to simulate realistic speaking scenarios and evaluate usability, leading to 70% of participants describing the experience as natural and intuitive.
Product Designer at Wise Circles - Fintech
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed the Quick Settle flow to reduce friction in closing group expenses, with 70% of testers reporting it would help avoid awkward money conversations. Created a social trip recap feature aimed at boosting post-trip engagement and encouraging Gen Z users to share their travel experiences more actively. Built a transparent transaction history system to increase trust and clarity in expense splits, with 83% of participants saying it made cost-sharing feel more fair and reliable.
Junior Designer at Real Hotels Group
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Unified brand identity and style across 10+ hotel properties, increasing brand consistency across all marketing collateral and platforms, by designing reusable templates and a centralized digital system. Delivered high-impact visual content aligned with marketing goals for web and print.

Education

Post-Graduate Program - Digital Experience Design at UL - Faculdade Das Belas Artes
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Master Degree - Design Management at UL - Faculdade Das Belas Artes
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor Degree - Multimedia Art at IADE - Faculdade de Design, Tecnologia e Comunicação
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services