Alexandre Santos

Experience

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  APEX-Brasil

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

  Junior Designer

  Key Responsibilities:

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  Extrema Comunicação

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  Junior Art Director
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  Radiola Design & Publicidade

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  Junior Art Director
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  Idea Propaganda

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2014

  Art Director
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  Câmara dos Deputados

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Art Director
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  Sinduscon Df

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2015

  Art Director
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  Digital Group

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2017

  At Digital Group I really started in the Digital world. At first I was responsible for creating advertising and campaigns. After some time I met the UX / UI market and started working with websites and applications. So I became more focused and developed interfaces and applications for some big clients with Caixa, Ministry of Health, Caixa Seguradora, Government of the Federal District and some projects of Globo Television.

  • UI Designer

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Senior Art Director

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2015
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  Monumenta Comunicação e Estratégias Sociais

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  UI/UX Designer

  During my time at Monumenta, I was responsible for developing digital solutions for apps and websites, creating interactive prototypes, and overseeing the progress of mobile and web applications. I had the opportunity to work with clients such as Caixa, Fenae, Banco do Brasil, Apcefs, I do Cultura, Wiz, and LTM.

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  Caixa Seguradora

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2020

  UX/UI Designer

  During my time at Caixa Seguradora, I successfully managed projects in the insurance, consortium, capitalization, and pension plan sectors. In a 12-month period, I developed customer areas, auto purchase platforms, websites, landing pages, applications, and systems. Additionally, I created and maintained Caixa Seguradora's new design system, ensuring adherence to best usability practices. These initiatives aimed to enhance the digital experience for our customers, providing consistent and user-friendly digital touchpoints, and were delivered on time to meet strategic objectives. Show less

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  CNI - Confederação Nacional da Indústria

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2021

  UX/UI Designer

  NCI is the main representative of Brazilian industry in defending and promoting public policies that favor entrepreneurship and industrial production. I worked with the design team on internal projects and designed the new portal industry with a new design, better information architecture, and usability.• I developed the new Industry Portal by conducting user research, data analysis, and usability testing. Over 12 months, • I created the new Design System to create a more intuitive navigation experience, enhancing scalability and consistency. This user-centric approach ensured that the portal effectively meets industry needs and provides an improved user experience, delivered on time to support CNI's strategic objectives.• I run a discovery process to implement a new, user-friendly, and streamlined intranet platform to enhance the user experience and provide a more efficient platform for our employees. Show less

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  Toptal

  Oct 2021 - now

  As a Toptal Client, Anzen isn't just about insurance: we provide increased safety to business owners. We want teams to focus on building better products and services while worrying less about compliance, HR, financial, and shareholder risk exposures.• Developed a platform using the best User Experience (UX) methods for servicing management teams within the insurance industry, ensuring an effective interface with senior executives and directors.• Worked collaboratively with high-level stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into elegant, visually appealing design solutions.• Enhanced existing wireframes and flows by integrating a unique visual identity to improve the user experience and delivered consistent, high-quality prototypes aligned with the company goals and resonated with the target audience based on user feedback and market trends. Show less I am part of the freelance team at Toptal and have over 5,000 hours of work on the platform. I collaborate remotely with clients worldwide to develop websites, systems, and visual designs, focusing on enhancing usability. • Developed a rapid prototyping platform for a startup focused on trade development, ensuring ease of use and leveraging the best User Experience (UX) methods to serve as a stepping stone into multiple markets.• Designed a clean, minimalist, and user-friendly mobile MVP for an early-stage startup, creating a prototype for an innovative personal finance app.• Enhanced a SaaS platform to provide a more intuitive and consumer-oriented experience, aiming to establish a network that facilitates file management and improves communication among all relevant parties. Show less

  • Senior Product Designer

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Senior Product Designer

    Oct 2021 - now
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  VTEX

  Dec 2021 - May 2022

  Senior Product Designer

  VTEX, a Brazilian multinational technology company, specializes in cloud commerce. Its SaaS solution is used in over 3,200 stores across 38 countries.• Conducted the discovery process of integrating Google Page Speed charts into the VTEX admin.• I designed and prototyped web and mobile applications with the Analytics team to integrate Google Page Speed. This user-friendly solution positioned VTEX as the first platform to offer native integration with Google data, significantly enhancing our competitive edge in the market.• Collaborated closely with the team to establish the visual standards of the current design system, mainly focusing on documentation guidelines. Show less

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  TOTVS

  May 2023 - Nov 2024

  Senior Product Designer

  At TOTVS, we're modernizing the Winthor project to create personalized client experiences. We've improved the visual appeal of our product, ensuring a modern layout that meets customer expectations.• Led the design of a comprehensive Design System, standardizing detailed visual elements and interaction patterns across multiple products with a strong focus on User Experience (UX), visual consistency, and attention to detail.• Conducted comprehensive market research, user studies, and usability testing to gather valuable insights and user needs. Analyzed findings to refine design solutions based on user feedback and market trends.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and marketing, to ensure alignment between project goals and deliverables. Show less