José García Cruz Google Certified UX Designer

Art Director

Penji

Jul 2024 - Current (2 years 3 months)

Setting and guiding the visual style for projects in industries like advertising, film, publishing, UX and digital media.
• My role involves developing the overall aesthetic, overseeing artists and designers to produce images and layouts, ensuring the visuals align with project goals, and managing timelines and budgets.
• I collaborate with other creative professionals, articulate their vision, and I am responsible for the final look and feel of a project from conception to completion.

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Head of UX Design

Solvento – Finance and Logistics Converge with Technology

Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 3 months)

• As a Design Senior Leader, I was responsible for defining and driving a company's user experience strategy, ensuring its products and services are intuitive, engaging, and aligned with business goals.
• My key responsibilities included leading and mentoring UX design and research teams, overseeing user research to understand user needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams like product and engineering, and representing the user's voice at the leadership level to inform product vision and roadmap decisions.

UX Lead

RGP

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (6 months)

UX/UI Mentor

Springboard

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (6 months)

- Sharing knowledge and experience in UX/UI Design with the worldwide Springboard community.
- Providing guidance, feedback, and support to aspiring or junior designers to help them grow their skills and advance their careers.
- Offering industry insights, sharing best practices, critiquing portfolios, and providing advice on both technical and soft skills to help mentees navigate the challenges of the UX design field.
- Mentorships can be formal or informal, focusing on specific goals, career development, and building confidence through constructive feedback and a supportive relationship, which also enhances project management capabilities by fostering a structured approach to design challenges.

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UX/UI Sensei

Dev.f

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (6 months)

- Sharing knowledge & experience in UX/UI Design with the DEV.F community.
- Instructed students in design principles and practices, developing their conceptual, technical, and practical skills through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on projects.
- Designed and delivered creative, engaging lessons using various materials and technologies, while assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
- Fostered a supportive, collaborative learning environment, managed the classroom, liaised with parents, and stayed current with industry developments and educational best practices, which enhanced the overall learning experience.

UX Design Leader

RGP Consulting

Mar 2022 - Oct 2022 (8 months)

• I defined and drove the overall user experience vision, strategy, and standards for a product or organization, while also managing and mentoring a team of designers and researchers.
• My key responsibilities included overseeing the user-centered design process, conducting research and usability testing, collaborating with stakeholders like product managers and developers, and ensuring user needs are prioritized and integrated into business goals.
• With the Service Transformation Project with MetLife, I had the opportunity to establish user-centered design paradigms which allowed me to have insights that served as indicators of the improvements developed not only in the digital products and services of the portfolio, but also t

Senior Product Designer

Zubale

Nov 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

• Crafter & Experience Designer of Instore Jobs Vertical Products
• UX Researcher of Design Department

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UX Design Specialist

Nootas.com

Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 2 months)

• Experience Crafter of the company's e-learning platform

UX/UI Mentor

adplist.org

Jun 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 3 months)

- Sharing knowledge & experience in UX/UI Design with the worldwide APDList community.
- In addition to mentoring, I provide guidance to help less experienced designers develop their craft, navigate career paths, and build essential professional skills for growth within the industry.
- My role also involves offering constructive feedback, acting as a trusted sounding board, sharing valuable industry insights and resources, and opening professional networks, while providing the challenge and accountability necessary to set and achieve meaningful goals.

UX Professor

Coderhouse

Jun 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 3 months)

- Lead Professor of UX/UI Design Course live from Mexico
• Coordinator of UX Learning Experience
• Teaching & Content Strategist of UX/UI Design Learning Path

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Global Sustaining Member

UXPA International

Jun 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 3 months)

• Officer position on the UXPA International Board
• Joining working groups to help shape the UX field

Senior Product Designer

Umvel

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (7 months)

• Experience Crafter for US real estate platform
• UX Researcher for multimedia projects
• Product Designer for VR experience

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UX Professor

Codercool

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)

• Designer of e-Learning experiences of UX Design Certification 2021
• Content Strategist of own UX/UI Design Program
• Teaching Material & Artifacts Contributor

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Senior UX Specialist

Codercool

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)

• Strategist and Consultant of UX Design
• Mentor of UX/UI Design Course Vision and Learning Strategy
• Crafter, Designer & Curator of Company's 1st. UX/UI Design Career Path in Mexico
• Leveraged project management skills to design e-Learning experiences for the UX Design Certification 2021, ensuring a structured and effective learning environment.
• Acted as a Content Strategist for my own UX/UI Design Program, developing comprehensive materials that enhanced the educational experience.
• Contributed to the creation of teaching materials and artifacts, further enriching the curriculum and supporting the learning objectives of the program.

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Senior Product Designer

Multiplica Talent

Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months)

• Experience designer for financial projects, where I defined and drove the overall user experience vision, strategy, and standards for the organization.
• Managed and mentored a team of designers and researchers, overseeing the user-centered design process to ensure that user needs are prioritized and integrated into business goals.
• Conducted research and usability testing, collaborating with stakeholders such as product managers and developers to enhance product outcomes.
• In the Service Transformation Project with MetLife, I established user-centered design paradigms that provided insights serving as indicators of improvements in both digital products and services, as well as identifying and designing enhancements

UX Lecturer

Future_is

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)

• Designer and Lecturer of UX Skill Up Session "UX After Covid-19: How the UX of the world has changed for ever"
• Designer and Lecturer of UX Crash Course Class "Current UX Status for Brands and Companies in need of a UX Strategy and how to start your UX Career"

Senior UX Designer

Future_is

Feb 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)

• Strategist and Consultant of UX/UI Design Teaching Process
• Designer of Company's E-Learning Platform 2021

Project Development Manager

Biis Logistics

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 7 months)

• Development Vision Strategist 2021-2022
• Core Projects Strategist & Coordinator
• Cocreator of Company's Business Roadmap
• Utilized Figma to create the Company’s UX Design Vision, ensuring a user-centered approach in project development.
• Led the design of the Supplynet Information Architecture and User Experience, enhancing overall project effectiveness.
• Coordinated the development of UX guidelines to streamline design processes across projects.
• Designed the Company's Logistic Supplynet Suite, which includes WEP, OPS, MP, MEP, TEP, and CT Products, contributing to improved operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

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Senior UX Consultant

CodeUP Perú

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 (3 months)

• UX Mentor for Company's UX Designers
• UX Consultant for UX Department & Innovation Processes

UX Professor

Future_is

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)

• Professor & Mentor of UX/UI Design, guiding students through the principles and practices of user experience and interface design.
• Creator of Learning Material & Artifacts, ensuring that educational resources are engaging and effective for diverse learning styles. Additionally, I leveraged my project management skills to strategize and consult on UX design initiatives, mentoring the vision and learning strategy for the UX/UI Design course. I also crafted, designed, and curated the company's first UX/UI Design career path, and developed e-learning experiences for the UX Design course in 2021, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.

Senior UX Specialist

Future_is

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)

• Strategist and Consultant of UX Design
• Mentor of UX/UI Design Course Vision and Learning Strategy
• Crafter, Designer & Curator of Company's 1st. UX/UI Design Career Path
• Designer of E-Learning Experiences of UX Design Course 2021, while also contributing to the strategic development of the UX/UI design teaching process. Additionally, I played a key role in designing the company's E-Learning platform in 2021, which enhanced the delivery of our educational content and improved user engagement.

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Senior UX Specialist

Premiit

Jun 2020 - Oct 2020 (5 months)

• Crafter of UX Vision & Strategy
• UX Designer for web and mobile products
• Creator of Branding & Aesthetic Speech

Senior UX Consultant

NetLogistik

Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 1 month)

• Consultant & Design Auditor of UX/UI Department, ensuring high standards of user experience and interface design.
• Cocreator, Contributor and Mentor of Company's Design System, fostering a collaborative environment for design excellence. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in project management by establishing the Company’s UX Design Vision, leading the design of Supplynet IA & UX Speech, and coordinating the development of comprehensive UX Guidelines. My contributions also included designing the Company's Logistic Supplynet Suite, which encompasses WEP, OPS, MP, MEP, TEP & CT Products, thereby enhancing the overall user experience across multiple platforms.

Product Design Leader

Biis Logistics

Mar 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 5 months)

• Founder and Strategist of Departments of Product Design: – Business Analysis – UX Design – Graphic Design – Quality Assurance

Senior UX Specialist

NetLogistik

Dec 2016 - Apr 2020 (3 years 5 months)

• Creator of Company's UX Design Vision
• Lead Designer of Supplynet IA & UX Speech
• Design Coordinator of UX Guidelines
• Designer of Company's Logistic Supplynet Suite (WEP, OPS, MP, MEP, TEP & CT Products)

UI Design Leader

NetLogistik

Dec 2016 - Apr 2020 (3 years 5 months)

• Creator of Company's Design System
• Lead Designer of Supplynet Visual & Aesthetic Speech
• Design Coordinator of UI Guidelines

Senior UX Designer

Biis Logistics

Nov 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 5 months)

• Designer of UX Experience of Company's Transportation Management Suite
• Crafter of Core Logistics Products
• Developer of UX Design System, Methodologies and Design Artifacts
• Coordinator of Cocreation Process with users, customers, clients and brands

UX Strategist

NetLogistik

Nov 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 5 months)

• Former, Creator & Strategist of UX Design Area
• Strategist of Company's UX Design Process, techniques, instruments & methodologies
• Creator & professor of UX/UI MasterClass
• Designer of UX/UI Bootcamp

Test Engineer

NetLogistik

Nov 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 7 months)

• Design of QA Testing Process of Company's Logistic Suite: – DNA LogistiK – Mobile Picking (MP) – Order Processing Manager (OPM)
• Social & Content Strategist of DNA LogistiK
• Cocreator & Presenter of DNA LogistiK in collaboration with Microsoft Mexico
• Cocreator of MP & OPM Projects
• Designer of QA Bootcamp & Courses

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Web Designer

Instituto Polit'cnico Nacional

Aug 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 1 month)

• User Research for academic needs of students
• Information Architecture design
• Web platform design & development

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Freelance Product Designer

holapepillo

Jan 2010 - Aug 2022 (12 years 8 months)

• From digital evolution to revolution, from strategy to delivery, Pepe provides the capabilities to support organizations in the digital era, let's connect and create an awesome future!

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