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I am a UX designer leading a design team and guiding the end-to-end process across three products at a sustainability organization, spanning discovery, user research, design system creation, and shipping. I turn data into design decisions: behavioral analytics, usability testing, and satisfaction surveys replace guesswork with evidence. I'm currently deepening AI product design skills (conversational AI, Python, LLM integration) through a Master’s in Data-Driven Design & Human-AI Interaction.…I am a UX designer leading a design team and guiding the end-to-end process across three products at a sustainability organization, spanning discovery, user research, design system creation, and shipping. I turn data into design decisions: behavioral analytics, usability testing, and satisfaction surveys replace guesswork with evidence. I'm currently deepening AI product design skills (conversational AI, Python, LLM integration) through a Master’s in Data-Driven Design & Human-AI Interaction.

Talita Collares

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +3

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I am a UX designer leading a design team and guiding the end-to-end process across three products at a sustainability organization, spanning discovery, user research, design system creation, and shipping. I turn data into design decisions: behavioral analytics, usability testing, and satisfaction surveys replace guesswork with evidence. I'm currently deepening AI product design skills (conversational AI, Python, LLM integration) through a Master’s in Data-Driven Design & Human-AI Interaction.…I am a UX designer leading a design team and guiding the end-to-end process across three products at a sustainability organization, spanning discovery, user research, design system creation, and shipping. I turn data into design decisions: behavioral analytics, usability testing, and satisfaction surveys replace guesswork with evidence. I'm currently deepening AI product design skills (conversational AI, Python, LLM integration) through a Master’s in Data-Driven Design & Human-AI Interaction.

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I am a UX designer leading a design team and guiding the end-to-end process across three products at a sustainability organization, spanning discovery, user research, design system creation, and shipping. I turn data into design decisions: behavioral analytics, usability testing, and satisfaction surveys replace guesswork with evidence. I’m currently deepening AI product design skills (conversational AI, Python, LLM integration) through a Master’s in Data-Driven Design & Human-AI Interaction.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Fluent

Dutch

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

UX Designer at Viable Community

February 1, 2025 - Present

Led the UX Design Team and coordinated designers to deliver user-centered, accessible experiences aligned with the organization's mission. Acted as liaison between UX and other teams including Content, Marketing, and Developers, integrating design into broader initiatives such as website redesign and a Volunteer Portal. Conducted user interviews and research to build a sustainable product marketplace. Analyzed data from surveys and analytics tools to support design decisions. Contributed to building a Design System to improve design maturity. Facilitated design meetings for collaboration and ensured documentation and design standards were upheld.

Freelance Product Designer at The Randstad

March 1, 2022 - Present

Improved website and app designs for startups, increasing user task completion by up to 40%. Conducted UX audits and suggested improvements reducing user confusion and support requests by around 25%. Redesigned onboarding and added guides, shortening onboarding time by 20%. Enhanced form designs and color contrast to boost accessibility and mobile usage by 10%. Simplified dashboards by improving icons and layout. Applied UX best practices to create cleaner, user-friendly interfaces.

Civil Lawyer at Sergio Bermudes Advogados Associados

January 31, 2017 - July 20, 2025

Conducted legal research and analyzed precedents to support litigation strategies. Developed defense strategies for corporate clients, negotiated settlements, and advised on risk exposure. Represented clients in health insurance lawsuits through trial and appeal stages. Drafted legal documents including petitions and appellate briefs. Managed litigation timelines to ensure procedural compliance.

UX/UI Design Apprentice at Tech Fleet

August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

Shadowed UX designers in a cross-functional, non-profit project environment — observing real-world agile workflows, design sprints, and stakeholder communication.

Usability Consultant at Freelance (Startups Projects)

March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Ran usability audits for web and mobile platforms, identifying high-friction moments in self-service journeys and shipping pragmatic UX recommendations.

Lawyer at Civil Law Office

November 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Five years translating complex situations into structured problem statements and managing stakeholders with competing priorities, applying discovery, synthesis, and communication skills now used in UX.