Julio Rivera

About

Based in Austin, Texas. I have over sixteen years of experience in UX/UI Design and Product Design. I was the first UI/UX Director for Flyblade and QL Gaming Group.

Experience

• Senior Product Designer (UX/UI) · GoFundMe04-01-2023

  I am leading the development of a comprehensive design system from inception to enhance the efficiency of GoFundMe's design team. My focal points include the refinement of key design components such as buttons, hero sections, and the central element – the Fundraiser Card. This endeavor is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to in-depth user interviews, prototyping, and extensive UX research, all aimed at enabling data-driven and informed design choices.

• Senior Product Designer (Contractor) · First Republic Bank01-01-2023 – 05-01-2023

  I'm using Figma to redesign the corporate payment flow for First Republic Bank, including user research, optimized flows, and wireframes for testing. I'm collaborating with a team of UX/UI designers to develop a comprehensive design system for the bank.

• UX/UI Lead (Contractor) · Anheuser-Busch11-01-2022 – 02-01-2023

  I oversaw the successful launch of hooptea.com and Feedback Factory, utilizing project management skills and user-centered design techniques to optimize the user experience and drive business growth.

• UX/UI Lead · Guardian09-01-2020 – 10-01-2022

  I led several design initiatives, including redesigning guardiandirect.com, developing key design elements for new product launches through user testing and research, and refreshing the company-wide design process for more efficient workflows.

• Founding UX/UI Lead · Variance09-01-2019 – 08-01-2020

  I directed the brand redesign process, enhancing the UX/UI for critical brand elements. I also conducted comprehensive user interviews to optimize the product design, resulting in a better user experience.

• Founding UX/UI Director · QL Gaming Group (Acquired by Entercom)02-01-2018 – 08-01-2019

  As the key contributor to the development of BetQL, I oversaw its end-to-end development from concept to launch, ensuring optimal user experience through various techniques, including A/B testing and user interviews. I also led a team of two designers, managing workflows and timelines to ensure timely project completion. The success of BetQL was reflected in its acquisition by Entercom for $38 million, a testament to the value that it created. These experiences have equipped me with the skills needed to excel in the design field, including project management, user-centered design, and strategic thinking.

• Founding UX/UI Director · BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc.(EXIT)09-01-2015 – 12-01-2018

  As the first UX/UI designer for Blade, I played a critical role in overhauling the mobile application's user interface. I collaborated closely with product managers and engineers to collect and assess user requirements, and directed a team of freelance and junior designers in fast-paced startup environments. The success of this project was reflected in Blade's subsequent valuation of $800 million. These experiences enabled me to hone my design skills and develop an expertise in user-centered design.

• Art Director · BBC Worldwide09-01-2015 – 12-01-2018

  As part of my role at BBC, I revamped the user interface for BBC.com, focusing on responsive design while ensuring an optimal user experience. Additionally, I created and presented high-quality web and mobile application content and executed all BBC-sponsored content with precision.

Education

• Full Sail UniversityAssociate's Degree, Computer Science
• Session CollegeDiploma, Basic and Advanced CSS
• Cittone InstituteAssociate's Degree, Graphic Design

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