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About me

I'm Santiago Suarez, a UX/UI Designer with 7+ years of experience creating digital products that users love and businesses value. My approach combines data-driven insights with creative problem-solving to deliver measurable results.

I've had the privilege of working with startups, agencies, and established companies, designing everything from mobile apps to complex web platforms.

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Experience

2016 – Present

UX/UI & Web Designer

Independent Contractor ↗

(Remote)

I have built responsive websites across multiple industries, focusing on usability, accessibility, and UX/UI best practices. I conduct website audits, develop brand identities, and create marketing materials to enhance engagement. My work leverages WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and custom HTML/CSS to deliver tailored, high-quality digital experiences that support long-term business growth.

2023 – 2025

UX/UI Designer

iSeatz ↗

New Orleans, LA (Remote)

I led design efforts within an agile workflow, creating user-centered interfaces and maintaining a consistent design system. I implemented accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) across all desktop and mobile experiences, conducted design audits to ensure visual consistency, and collaborated with product managers to align designs with user stories and business goals.

2022 – 2023

UX & Visual Designer

Vianna Ochhino, LLC ↗

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

I optimized the e-commerce site through user research and A/B testing, improving conversion rates by 10%. I enhanced navigation, product filtering, and curated collections to increase product discovery and engagement, delivering a more seamless and visually appealing shopping experience.

2021 – 2022

UI/UX Designer

Blueprint Prep Test, LLC ↗

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

I collaborated with the UX lead to design a responsive study planner interface informed by user interviews and usability testing. I improved the onboarding flow, calendar integration, and goal-setting modules to create an intuitive user experience. I worked closely with developers to ensure smooth handoffs and accurate implementation of UI designs.

2020

Brand & Web Designer

Send Hunger Packing ↗

New Jersey, NJ (Remote)

I developed a comprehensive brand identity, including logo and visual guidelines, which increased brand recognition by 15%. I created a scalable design system for web and digital products, reducing development time by 20%, and led a rapid website redesign that boosted traffic by 25%. I also designed marketing and social media materials to support engagement and brand awareness.

Skills

Design & UX

• User Research
• User Interface
• Interaction Design
• Information Architecture
• Visual Design
• Wireframing
• Web Responsive Design
• Prototyping
• Design Systems
• Accessibility
• Data Visualization
• Color Theory
• Design Strategy
• Storyboarding
• Mobile Design

Tools & Others

• Figma
• Sketch
• Adobe XD
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InVision
• Balsamiq
• Zeplin
• Slack
• Jira
• Asana
• WordPress
• Shopify
• Squarespace
• Wix
• HTML
• CSS
• Loom
• Google Suite

Methodologies

• User-Centered Design
• Usability Testing
• Design Thinking
• Design Sprints
• User Flows

Soft Skills

• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Positive Attitude
• Open to feedback

Certifications

New York City, USA

Accessibility: for UX Designers (WCAG 2.2)

Udemy

New York City, USA

Information Architecture (IA) Fundamentals

Udemy

Education

New York City, USA

Master’s in UX/UI & Interaction Design

Touro University Graduate School of Technology

2021

San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic

B.S. System & Computing Engineering

Universidad Católica Nordestana

2016

Recommendations

What my colleagues say about me

I had the honor of managing Santiago directly. In our time working together, he was a role-model at receiving and actioning feedback. He is constantly learning and growing, and it showed in the progress he made from Day 1 and beyond. He is a talented designer, who excels on projects where he can interact with mentors to continue to inspire him and encourage him to continue pushing toward his potential. His curiosity, openness, and incredible attitude are gifts in this industry and are his superpowers as a design employee.

Danielle Matherne

Vice President of Product Design at iSeatz

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Santiago. He's a very dependable and empathetic designer that produced some fantastic work. He quickly adapted to new software/workflow, and I would definitely recommend him to any company looking for a great human and great designer.

Scott Ray

Principal Product Designer at iSeatz

I worked with Santiago together on a big client involving multiple projects. I, as an accessibility specialist, always have to find a balance between code, design and accessibility. And Santiago has always been very open to suggestions to change the designs (even if it sometimes went against client's original requests). He had to come up with a lot of innovative solutions to accommodate accessibility requirements. In the process he became acquainted with WCAG which ensured things like checking colors contrast, target size, preference for native HTML widgets has become like a second nature.

Zivile Goodwin

Accessibility Specialist at iSeatz

I had the pleasure of working with Santiago. He consistently impressed me with his expertise, dedication, collaborative spirit, and UX recommendations. Santiago brings a solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge. Beyond Santiago's technical skills, he is a fantastic teammate who fosters a positive and productive work environment. I highly recommend Santiago to anyone looking for a talented and reliable product designer.

German Etcheverry

Product Designer at iSeatz

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