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Ernest R.
Toronto, Canada
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UI/UX Senior Designer & Creative Director

Formerly held the position of Lead UI Designer at 🦑 Kraken. My skills as a designer and creative technologist span a wide range, focusing on crafting experiences that prioritize users' needs through design and prototyping. My approach is centered on instilling passion and purpose within teams, producing exceptional user experiences that are both intuitive and refined. I possess comprehensive knowledge of the design process, from strategic planning and user research to defining customer journeys, creating user personas, generating concepts, sketching, wireframing, prototyping, conducting usability tests, and delivering visual designs. ✅ More than a decade of experience in the digital industry ✅ Fully committed to adhering to the best practices in the field ✅ Prompt and effective communication ✅ Diligently attentive to your requirements and preferences My design services are specifically tailored to meet the needs of: 🏭 Technology firms 🏠 Small and medium-sized businesses 🏢 Startups 💎 With 10+ years of experience, I have enjoyed working with some of the most renowned global brands across 20 countries. My proactive and results-oriented approach has made me a trusted leader in all my projects. My solutions are backed by data, evidence, and genuine expertise, and I consistently strive to offer innovative approaches that align with the latest design trends. ⭐️ Noteworthy clients include Paris Saint Germain, New Balance, Jordan, Qatar Airways, Dropbox, Notion, Kraken, Nike, Pearl Jam, DataRobot, AC Milan, Qatar Investment Group, BP, MIT, BEin Media Group, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Tesla Dubai and Red Bull. 🔥 Do you require an expert Visual Designer or UX/UI Designer? I am at your service, equipped to provide exceptional communication, cutting-edge industry standards, and optimal solutions. My expertise lies in forging strong connections between brands/companies and their customers. My goal is to help you attain remarkable outcomes and construct enduring relationships. MY SKILLS 💎 Art Direction & Product Ownership 💎 Wireframing, Prototyping, Mockups 💎 UX Audit, UX Reports & Usability Testing 💎 User Research & User Flow Analysis 💎 User Interviews 💎 Web and Mobile Design (UI/UX) 💎 SaaS Design 💎 Design Systems for Enterprises MY PROCESS 🔶 1. Understanding My approach begins with a thorough understanding of your product. 🔶 2. Planning From there, I devise a strategic plan to reach your brand's design goals. 🔶 3. Designing During the design phase, I establish usage guidelines user experiences, and create prototypes for the product. 🔶 4. Delivery Finally, I package and deliver the entire solution on time and within budget. Let's build solid and lasting business relationships. TOOLS I UTILIZE: 🔷 SketchApp 🔷 Principle 🔷 Figma, Framer 🔷 Flinto 🔷 Invision & Marvel 🔷 Adobe Illustrator 🔷 Adobe Photoshop 🔷 Adobe After Effects 🔷 Zeplin WORKING WITH ME TRANSLATES TO: ✅ Partnering with someone who prioritizes outcomes ✅ Eliminating the need for micromanagement ✅ Relying on genuine expert experience ✅ Having constant, dependable support ✅ Enjoying a collaborative work environment Roles: Design Lead, Design Director, UX/UI Designer, Brand Identity Specialist I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you! Updated: 29 August 2023 —————————————————————— Keywords: User Interface, User Experience, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Designer, UI, UX, Web Design, Mobile Design, Mockups, Design Expertise, App Design, Application Design, Platform Design, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphics, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Creativity, Material Design, Guidelines, Android, iOS, Desktop, iPhone, Application, Usability, Website, Logo, Logotype, Responsive Design, Adaptive Design, Website Prototyping, Wireframing, Updates, Sustainable Solutions, Long-term Partnerships, Efficiency, Productivity, Experience, Job Opportunity, SAA
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Skills

Skills

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • UX & UI
  • Mobile UI Design
  • UI Graphics
  • UI/UX Prototyping

Testimonials

Endorsements from past clients

"I worked with Ernest Ruiz at Geeksmo. He excelled by communicating brands concepts into graphics layouts. As a Front-End Developer I enjoyed to get professional and high quality assets from Ernest to start doing my job, with minimal, almost zero, back and forths on feedbacks. There is no doubt that Ernest is a high valuable talent to any project."

Daniel G. | Senior Front-End Developer
UI/UX Landing Pages Design Mar 2020

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"I worked with Ernesto at the same software development team. He is one of the most creative and innovative person I had the opportunity to work with. His dedication and commitment to deliver high quality designs took our platforms to a new level of detail. I would highly recommend him. "

Alessandra A. | QA Manager
UI/UX Design for SAAS Platforms Mar 2020

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"Ernest is one of the best UI/UX designers I have had the opportunity to work with, he not only took our platforms to another level but he was also able to give the necessary support to me and my team of developers to carry out the project so successful and in the shortest possible time, his knowledge about interface and user experience is truly extraordinary, I would definitely work with him again. Whenever I need a UI/UX design work, he's my first option."

Emil G. | Head of Development
Mar 2020

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