Jose Gruber

Led the creation and rollout of a scalable design system that increased UI consistency across 5+ digital products and reduced design-to-dev handoff time by 30%. Conducted user interviews, usability tests, and heuristic reviews to inform product decisions, improving task success rates and reducing user friction. Delivered end-to-end flows, prototypes, and accessibility-compliant interfaces (WCAG 2.2) in Figma. Partnered with PMs and engineers to clarify requirements, accelerate iterations, and ensure alignment on product outcomes. Increased collaboration across design and development teams by introducing clear UX research guidelines and component documentation.

Proven ability to understand user needs and translate them into visually appealing user interfaces. Led the design and implementation of a scalable design system, improving consistency across digital products. Conducted user research, ergonomic audits, and interviews to inform data-driven design decisions. Created high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes in Figma to streamline development process. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of UI design into final product. Proficient in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects, and Miro.

Co-founded a startup, leading the development of innovative UI/UX solutions for clients. Developed and implemented design strategies, resulting in intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of UI/UX design into product development process.