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Hi, I’m Benjamin Saravia, a Lead Product Designer with extensive experience in UX/UI across various industries like healthcare, fintech, SaaS platforms, real estate, and e-commerce. I thrive in leading design teams from ideation to launch, fostering innovation, inclusion, and agile processes to create scalable and user-centric products.
Throughout my career, I have successfully integrated AI-powered tools to streamline workflows and enhance product design. I enjoy working across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless experiences for users with diverse profiles, and I am passionate about crafting intuitive, accessible designs that make a meaningful impact.
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French
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Product Manager / Lead Product Designer / User Experience / User Interface at Silverdesk. Personal Inc
February 1, 2016 - PresentLed AI-native design and development using modern AI and design tools to create mock apps, prototypes, and custom React components. Delivered multiplatform designs for web, iOS, Android, and Windows with AI-optimized principles. Employed AI-driven research to inform design decisions and ran agile design workshops to enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Key client projects involved Bell, Telus Health, Transcontinental Media, and TVA Sports.
Product Designer - Contract at Microsoft
February 29, 2024 - July 23, 2025Led design initiatives for a confidential, pivotal program developing intuitive, visually compelling user interfaces aligned with Microsoft's design language. Responsibilities included cross-functional collaboration, user research, wireframing, prototyping, and maintaining a user-centric focus to drive engagement and loyalty.
Product Manager / Lead Product Designer - Full Stack at Lumenalta B2B/SAAS (ex Clevertech)
August 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025Managed design projects for B2B and B2C marketplaces, researched user personas, and developed scalable design systems. Led design system transformation improving efficiency and UI consistency across platforms (iOS, Android, Web), achieving faster handoff and higher user satisfaction.
Head of Product Design at Boostmi Technologies - B2B/SAAS
March 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Designed and implemented scalable multi-user roadside assistance platform improving user adoption and revenue growth. Led redesign of onboarding processes with user testing to reduce drop-offs. Drove design system creation to support future brand extensions across mobile and web platforms.
Lead designer at Desjardins
February 29, 2020 - July 23, 2025Planned, researched, coached, and designed UX/UI for internal web apps using and improving the design system. Delivered consistent, iterative improvements supporting a wide user base within the organization.
Lead designer at Carebook - Healthcare
March 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025Led design of a multi-persona healthcare platform, improving user engagement substantially. Developed a white-label design system supporting complex features across platforms. Advocated user-focused design and coached stakeholders on solving user problems.
Team Lead of UX / UI Designers at National Bank of Canada
January 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025Spearheaded digital transformation creating consistent user experiences across web, mobile, and ATMs. Introduced user testing practices that improved usability by 30%. Coordinated horizontally across divisions and external design teams. Coached on design principles to align with customer needs.
Lead Senior UX / UI Designer at Mediagrif
August 31, 2009 - July 23, 2025Specialized in B2B eCommerce site design within marketing teams focused on driving sales, member growth, and user experience evaluation. Created interactive web design and print materials.
Senior Interactive Television and UX / UI Web Design at LVL Studio
June 30, 2008 - July 23, 2025Designed and optimized interfaces for interactive television accessed via remote controls, cable boxes, and TV screens.
Senior Interactive and UX / UI Web Design at Interactive Brands
July 31, 2007 - July 23, 2025Led web design team creating eCommerce sites with SEO optimization and art direction for affiliate programs.
Product Manager / Lead Product Designer / User Experience / User Interface at Silverdesk. Personal Inc
February 1, 2016 - PresentLed AI-native design and development using tools such as Cursor, Claude, Figma, MidJourney, ChatGPT, Shadcn, and Framer for creating mock apps, prototypes, AI wrappers, chatbots, and custom React components, improving collaboration and reducing time-to-market. Delivered multiplatform dashboards, marketplace platforms, analytics interfaces, and apps optimized for web, iOS, Android, and Windows. Utilized AI-driven tools like NotebookLM and ElevenLabs for data-driven design strategy and user insights. Ran agile sprint workshops incorporating tools such as Jitter and Maze for feature validation and user testing, significantly enhancing user satisfaction and engagement. Key client work included Bell, Telus Health, Transcontinental Media AutoGo, and TVA Sports.
Product Designer - Contract at Microsoft
February 29, 2024 - July 23, 2025Led design initiatives for a pivotal program, creating intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces that enhanced user experience. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct user research, create wireframes, and design prototypes, ensuring seamless integration of design and functionality. Maintained confidentiality of the program while adhering to Microsoft's design language and principles. Focused on innovation and delivering engaging interfaces to drive user loyalty.
Product Manager / Lead Product Designer - Full Stack at Lumenalta B2B/SAAS (ex Clevertech)
August 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025Researched and developed use cases for diverse personas including B2B and B2C marketplaces. Led design system overhaul transitioning legacy elements to modern UI patterns, achieving 30% faster handoff times and increased design quality. Collaborated on multi-platform UX implementations across iOS, Android, and web, boosting user satisfaction by 25%. Addressed complex interdependencies at scale for millions of users and revenue. Stakeholder engagement and iterative user studies ensured alignment with business goals.
Head of Product Design at Boostmi Technologies
March 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Designed a scalable multi-user roadside assistance platform improving user adoption by 25% through targeted design iterations. Aligned design strategies with business goals leading to a 15% revenue increase. Conducted user testing and analytics to refine onboarding flows and reduce drop-offs by 30%. Led design system development, branding refresh, and collaborated across marketing and development teams supporting multiple brands on mobile and web platforms. Employed user testing tools such as Userlytics and Maze to identify and resolve UX pain points.
Lead Designer at Desjardins
February 29, 2020 - July 23, 2025Planned, researched, coached, and designed UX/UI for several internal web applications. Improved and applied the design system for consistent experiences across the organization from executive level to branch offices. Continuously measured key metrics to drive iterative improvements.
Lead Designer at Carebook - Healthcare
March 1, 2019 - July 23, 2025Led design of a multi-persona healthcare platform with complex features, integrating data-driven insights to boost user engagement by 35%. Directed design system creation and app development while supporting marketing and branding efforts. Delivered device-agnostic platform experiences on mobile (iOS, Android) and web, championing user-focused problem solving. Conducted user testing via UserTesting.com to iterate and refine app navigation and UX.
Team Lead of UX / UI Designers at National Bank of Canada
January 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025Led digital transformation initiatives to create unified user experiences across web, mobile, and ATM platforms. Introduced user testing practices that improved usability scores by 30%. Coordinated horizontally across divisions and managed outsourced design teams including NCR, IBM, Accenture, Havas, and SidLee. Coached teams on design principles and user-focused testing methodologies to align products with real customer needs.
Lead Senior UX / UI Designer at Mediagrif - B2B eCommerce
August 31, 2009 - July 23, 2025Specialized in B2B eCommerce UX/UI and interactive web and print design, contributing to sales growth and member acquisition. Enhanced user interfaces, developed PPC campaigns, and managed worldwide forums within the marketing team.
Senior Interactive Television and UX / UI Web Design at LVL Studio - Interactive Television
June 30, 2008 - July 23, 2025Designed and optimized interfaces and applications navigated via remote controls, cable boxes, and TV screens, enhancing user interaction with interactive television.
Senior Interactive and UX / UI Web Design at Interactive Brands - Affiliate programs
July 31, 2007 - July 23, 2025Led senior web design and UX/UI efforts, creating eCommerce sites, optimizing SEO, and directing art. Managed a design team to deliver effective digital solutions.
Product Manager / Lead Product Designer / User Experience / User Interface at Silverdesk. Personal Inc
February 1, 2016 - PresentLeveraged AI-powered tools such as Cursor, Claude, Figma, MidJourney, ChatGPT, Shadcn, and Framer to create development-ready mock apps, prototypes, AI wrappers, chatbots, and custom React components, enhancing collaboration and reducing time-to-market. Delivered multiplatform designs including dashboards, marketplace platforms, and apps for web, iOS, Android, and Windows with responsive, AI-optimized principles. Utilized AI-driven research tools like NotebookLM and ElevenLabs to inform design decisions aligning with client goals. Led agile iterative sprint workshops using AI-enhanced tools to validate features, saving time and improving user engagement. Worked with clients such as Bell, Telus Health, Transcontinental Media, and TVA Sports, introducing AI workflows across industries.
Product Designer - Contract at Microsoft
February 29, 2024 - July 23, 2025Led design initiatives for a pivotal program, crafting intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces that improve user experiences. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, conducted user research, created wireframes and prototypes, ensuring alignment with Microsoft's design language. Maintained confidentiality while delivering engaging interfaces to drive user loyalty.
Product Manager / Lead Product Designer - Full Stack at Lumenalta B2B/SAAS (ex Clevertech)
August 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025Led product design for long-term projects including Prima.ai (B2B marketplace) and Manor app (B2C marketplace). Conducted research on business goals and user personas, translated use cases into designs, and leveraged user studies for refinement. Led a design system overhaul, transitioning legacy elements and defining new UI patterns to improve efficiency, achieving 30% faster handoffs. Implemented multi-platform UX across iOS, Android, and web, resulting in a 25% boost in user satisfaction.
Head of Product Design at Boostmi Technologies - B2B/SAAS
March 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Designed and implemented a scalable multi-user platform enhancing user adoption by 25% through iterative design. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design with business goals increasing revenue by 15%. Conducted user testing to refine onboarding flows cutting drop-offs by 30%. Led design system development and branding refresh for multi-platform support including iOS, Android, and web.
Lead designer at Desjardins
February 29, 2020 - July 23, 2025Planned, researched, coached, and designed UX/UI for several web apps targeting internal users. Applied and improved design systems for consistent user experiences across directions and branches. Monitored key metrics and iteratively improved deliverables.
Lead designer at Carebook - Healthcare
March 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025Led design of a multi-persona healthcare platform with data-driven enhancements increasing user engagement by 35%. Directed design system development and coordinated branding efforts. Delivered device-agnostic platform for iOS, Android, and web. Conducted usability testing and coached the company on user-focused design principles.
Team Lead of UX / UI Designers at National Bank of Canada
January 1, 2016 - July 23, 2025Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives across web, mobile, and ATM platforms delivering unified user experiences. Introduced user testing practices improving usability scores by 30%. Managed outsourced design teams and coached internal teams on design principles.
Lead Senior UX / UI Designer at Mediagrif - B2B eCommerce
August 31, 2009 - July 23, 2025Specialized in interactive web design and print for B2B eCommerce sites. Focused on increasing sales, gaining new members, optimizing user experience, and developing PPC campaigns and forums.
Senior Interactive Television and UX / UI Web Design at LVL Studio - Interactive Television
June 30, 2008 - July 23, 2025Designed and optimized interfaces and applications for remote control-based navigation on cable boxes and TV screens.
Senior Interactive and UX / UI Web Design at Interactive Brands - Affiliate programs
July 31, 2007 - July 23, 2025Led senior web design team, creating eCommerce sites, optimizing SEO, and managing art direction.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica, Lima, Perú
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Bachelor's Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica, Lima, Perú
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Bachelor's Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica, Lima, Perú
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Telecommunications
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