Daniel Nisttahuz, Designer in Tokyo, Japan
Daniel is available for hire
Hire Daniel

Daniel Nisttahuz

Verified Expert  in Design

Designer

Location
Tokyo, Japan
Toptal Member Since
December 9, 2020

With 15+ years in product and motion design, Daniel's engineering background and design passion enable him to blend technology and art. Experienced in projects showcased on Product Hunt as #1 Product of the Day, he excels in challenging scenarios, whether solo or collaboratively. Daniel is adept in 3D design, especially Cinema 4D, and is keen on bringing innovation and fresh insights to your team, enhancing your success.

Presentation DesignBrand StrategyBrand LogosProduct DesignUI DesignUX DesignMobile DesignUI ComponentsResponsive UIBrand GuidelinesWebsitesEdtech DesignBrand DevelopmentLayoutService DesignWebsite Redesign ConsultingSaaS UX ConsultingGamificationVideo EditingHuman-computer Interaction (HCI)Product VideoFinal Cut ProSharePointCanvaVisual Effects (VFX)

Portfolio

Work Experience

Senior UI/UX Designer

2022 - 2023
Woven by Toyota
  • Created design concepts and produced wireframes and prototypes.
  • Presented the design team in meetings with stakeholders.
  • Built promo videos and worked on the design systems.
Technologies: Figma, After Effects CC, Interactive UI, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Touchscreens, Web App Design, Motion Graphics, 3D Design, Design Workshops, Startups, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Design Systems, Interviews, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Development, UX Research, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Responsive Web Apps, Design Consultation, Responsive UI, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Digital Banking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Presentations, Email Template Design, HTML Email, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Logos, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Information Technology, Landing Pages, Virtual Reality (VR), User Journeys, Zeplin, Mobile UX, Data Visualization, Analytics, Web Analytics, iOS, Android, Mobile Design, Rideshare Services, Interactive UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Videos, AI Design, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Journey Mapping, Technology, Consumer Products, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, HubSpot, Brand Identity, Team Leadership, Brand Development, Creative Design, TV, Videos, Advertising, 3D Character Modeling, Layout, Web3, Web Layout, Game Design, Health & Wellness, Blended Learning Design, Service Design, Social Media, Explainer Videos, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Rive, Web UI

Principal Product Designer

2021 - 2022
LottieFiles
  • Promoted different company's products and tech. Created content for social media and shared tutorials with the community.
  • Led the education department, focusing on creating an educational platform.
  • Served as a design technologist, ready to test new frameworks and tools that can boost LottieFiles.
Technologies: Figma, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Adobe After Effects, Illustrator CC, Sketch, Cinema 4D, Interactive UI, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Event Branding, Touchscreens, Motion Graphics, 3D Design, Design Workshops, Startups, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Design Systems, Interviews, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Development, UX Research, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Responsive Web Apps, Design Consultation, Responsive UI, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Digital Banking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Presentations, Email Template Design, HTML Email, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Logos, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Information Technology, Landing Pages, Virtual Reality (VR), User Journeys, Zeplin, Mobile UX, Data Visualization, Analytics, Web Analytics, iOS, Android, Mobile Design, Rideshare Services, Interactive UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Videos, AI Design, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Journey Mapping, Technology, Consumer Products, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, HubSpot, Brand Identity, Team Leadership, Brand Development, Creative Design, TV, Videos, Advertising, 3D Character Modeling, Layout, Web3, Web Layout, Game Design, Health & Wellness, Blended Learning Design, Service Design, Open edX, Social Media, Explainer Videos, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Rive, Web UI

Senior UI/UX Designer

2021 - 2021
Moon Creative Lab
  • Acted as a product designer for a SAAS internal platform, which is a core part of the company.
  • Helped make different promotional videos inside the company.
  • Served as a design strategist working across different teams, reviewing projects, and giving feedback.
  • Helped develop the design system for the project I was in charge of.
Technologies: Figma, Notion, After Effects CC, Cinema 4D, Interactive UI, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Touchscreens, Motion Graphics, 3D Design, Design Workshops, Startups, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Design Systems, Interviews, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Development, UX Research, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Responsive Web Apps, Design Consultation, Responsive UI, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Digital Banking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Presentations, Email Template Design, HTML Email, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Logos, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Information Technology, Landing Pages, Virtual Reality (VR), User Journeys, Zeplin, Mobile UX, Data Visualization, Analytics, Web Analytics, iOS, Android, Mobile Design, Rideshare Services, Interactive UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Product Videos, AI Design, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Journey Mapping, Technology, Consumer Products, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, HubSpot, Brand Identity, Team Leadership, Brand Development, Creative Design, Videos, Advertising, Layout, Web3, Web Layout, Game Design, Health & Wellness, Blended Learning Design, Service Design, Open edX, Social Media, Explainer Videos, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Rive, Web UI

Senior Product Designer | Motion Designer

2017 - 2021
Design+Code
  • Helped create and launch more than 13 products with Design+Code. The products were officially launched on Product Hunt.
  • Wrote and recorded four courses, teaching about motion design, prototyping, promo videos, and utilizing different tools such as Adobe After Effects, Principle, and ScreenFlow.
  • Designed, wrote, and recorded more than 30 UI tutorials.
  • Created more than 30 promo videos for different products and courses inside Design+Code.
Technologies: Motion & Animation Design, Design, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), Webflow, ProtoPie, Xcode, SwiftUI, Cinema 4D, Voice UI Design, UI Design, Principle, ScreenFlow, After Effects CC, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Sketch, Figma, UI Animation, Motion Interaction, App Design, Web Design, Interactive UI, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Touchscreens, Motion Graphics, 3D Design, Design Workshops, Startups, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Design Systems, Interviews, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Development, UX Research, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Responsive Web Apps, Design Consultation, Responsive UI, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Digital Banking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Presentations, Email Template Design, HTML Email, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Logos, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Information Technology, Landing Pages, Virtual Reality (VR), User Journeys, Zeplin, Mobile UX, Data Visualization, Analytics, Web Analytics, iOS, Android, Mobile Design, Rideshare Services, Interactive UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Product Videos, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Journey Mapping, Technology, Consumer Products, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, Brand Identity, Team Leadership, Brand Development, Creative Design, TV, Videos, Advertising, 3D Character Modeling, Layout, Web3, Web Layout, Game Design, Health & Wellness, Blended Learning Design, Service Design, Open edX, Social Media, Explainer Videos, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Rive, Web UI

Assistant Professor in New Media

2014 - 2019
Universidad Católica Boliviana
  • Taught fundamentals of visual design and basic concepts of animation. I also taught UI/UX design with subjects like components, design systems, prototyping, and tools like Figma, Principle, and Flinto.
  • Served as a tutor and mentor for various theses related to communication, new technologies, multimedia, design, web, and app design.
  • Led the initiative to update the university curriculum regarding new technologies and multimedia.
Technologies: Design, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), CSS, Apple Keynote, Figma, Sketch, HTML UI, HTML5, Motion Interaction, Web Design, App Design, Interactive UI, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Touchscreens, Motion Graphics, 3D Design, Design Workshops, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Design Systems, Interviews, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Development, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Responsive UI, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Presentations, Email Template Design, HTML Email, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Logos, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Information Technology, User Journeys, Zeplin, Mobile UX, Data Visualization, Web Analytics, iOS, Android, Mobile Design, Rideshare Services, Interactive UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Product Videos, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Journey Mapping, Technology, Consumer Products, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, Brand Identity, Creative Design, Videos, Advertising, Layout, Web Layout, Blended Learning Design, Service Design, Open edX, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Rive, Web UI

Director of Product Design

2014 - 2017
Mojix
  • Led the design standards inside the company across various projects. Built prototypes to test different workflows.
  • Created the company's design system and led all the design initiatives within the company.
  • Built the design team from three designers to 14. I was personally in charge of the hiring process and the mentorship of each one of the designers.
  • Created the company logo. I also developed the brand identity guide, colors, typography, language, icons, and tone.
  • Led mobile and design teams as well as art and visual direction of the company.
  • Collaborated closely with the CEO, CFO, and CTO to run the company's app and platform and implement its long- and short-term goals.
Technologies: Motion & Animation Design, Design, Mobile Wallet, Digital Payments, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), After Effects CC, InDesign CC, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop CC, ScreenFlow, Principle, InVision, Abstracts, Sketch, Figma, UI Animation, Motion Interaction, Web Design, App Design, Interactive UI, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Event Branding, Touchscreens, Motion Graphics, 3D Design, Blockchain Platforms, Design Workshops, Startups, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Design Systems, Interviews, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Development, UX Research, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Responsive Web Apps, Design Consultation, Responsive UI, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Digital Banking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Presentations, Email Template Design, HTML Email, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Logos, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Information Technology, Landing Pages, User Journeys, Zeplin, Mobile UX, Analytics, Web Analytics, iOS, Android, Mobile Design, Interactive UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Product Videos, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Journey Mapping, Technology, Consumer Products, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, HubSpot, Brand Identity, Team Leadership, Brand Development, Creative Design, TV, Videos, Advertising, 3D Character Modeling, Layout, Web Layout, Game Design, Health & Wellness, Blended Learning Design, Service Design, Open edX, Social Media, Explainer Videos, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Rive, Web UI

Director of Product Design | UI/UX Designer

2011 - 2014
CreatixBox
  • Art directed a small design team. Built a character animation system for the tablet experience.
  • Developed visual direction for different app and web experiences. Created marketing campaigns and materials for various clients.
  • Created different design systems for various projects and created a variety of design materials for different clients.
Technologies: Motion & Animation Design, Design, Mobile Wallet, Digital Payments, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), Photoshop CC, After Effects CC, UI Animation, Motion Interaction, Web Design, App Design, Interactive UI, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Event Branding, Touchscreens, Motion Graphics, Blockchain Platforms, Design Workshops, Startups, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Design Systems, Interviews, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App Development, UX Research, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Responsive Web Apps, Design Consultation, Responsive UI, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Digital Banking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Email Template Design, HTML Email, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Information Technology, Landing Pages, User Journeys, Zeplin, Mobile UX, Analytics, iOS, Mobile Design, Interactive UX, Figma, Product Videos, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Journey Mapping, Technology, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, Team Leadership, Creative Design, TV, Videos, Advertising, 3D Character Modeling, Layout, Web Layout, Game Design, Health & Wellness, Blended Learning Design, Service Design, Explainer Videos, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Web UI

Camera Operator | Video Editor

2011 - 2011
The Raven Studios
  • Maintained the company website and served as a camera operator on set.
  • Acted as a video editor, editing different ads for clients. Created visual effects (VFX) for various ads.
  • Organized, planned, wrote storyboards, and executed shootings.
Technologies: Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), Final Cut Pro, After Effects CC, Premiere Pro CC, UI Animation, Motion Interaction, App Design, Web Design, Interactive UI, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Visual Design, Motion Design, Touchscreens, Motion Graphics, Startups, UI Prototyping, Mobile UX Design, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Brand Guidelines, Websites, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Email Design, UX Review, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Information Technology, Landing Pages, Product Videos, Journey Mapping, Creative Design, TV, Videos, Advertising, Blended Learning Design, Explainer Videos, Lottie-iOS, Lottie, Web UI

Director of Communication and Media

2007 - 2010
Interamerican Scout Region | World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
  • Led the art direction and the marketing team within the Interamerican Region. Designed all illustrations for the brand identity of the ICCS Interamerican Region.
  • Managed the compilation and production of a booklet for the region.
  • Organized workshops and events in the region. Created in-app graphics and promotional brand assets.
  • Wrote HTML and CSS code for responsive mobile and desktop websites. Created marketing material for the company.
Technologies: Design Leadership, Apple Keynote, InDesign CC, CSS, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop CS5, Motion Interaction, App Design, Web Design, Interactive UI, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Stakeholder Interviews, Branding, Visual Design, Motion Design, Event Branding, Touchscreens, Design Workshops, UI Components, Layout Design, Workshops, UX Wireframes, User Testing, UI Prototyping, Mobile UX Design, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Desk Research, Digital Design, Digital Advertising, Digital Ad Design, Social Media Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral Design, Print Design, Websites, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Email Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), UX Review, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Mailchimp, Newsletter Design, Adobe CC, Web, Hospitality, Discovery Workshops, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), Edtech Design, Enterprise, Dashboards, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Information Technology, Landing Pages, Product Videos, Journey Mapping, Team Leadership, Creative Design, TV, Videos, Advertising, Blended Learning Design, Explainer Videos, Web UI
Image of Life in Motion: A Guide to Animating Mobile Data Visualizations publication
Publication

Life in Motion: A Guide to Animating Mobile Data Visualizations

https://www.toptal.com/designers/data-visualization/mobile-data-visualization
2010 - 2012

Master's Degree in Project Management in Multimedia

IESA Multimedia - Paris, France

2011 - 2011

Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography and Multimedia Journalism

European Centre Of Training Production Film (CEFPF) - Paris, France

2008 - 2008

Postgraduate Diploma in Pedagogy for Higher Education

Escuela Militar de Ingeniería (EMI) - La Paz, Bolivia

2007 - 2008

Bachelor's Degree (Coursework) in Video Edition, Visual Effects, and Graphic Design

Universidad Real - La Paz, Bolivia

2003 - 2007

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering

Escuela Militar de Ingeniería (EMI) - La Paz, Bolivia

Collaboration That Works

How to Work with Toptal

Toptal matches you directly with global industry experts from our network in hours—not weeks or months.

1

Share your needs

Discuss your requirements and refine your scope in a call with a Toptal domain expert.
2

Choose your talent

Get a short list of expertly matched talent within 24 hours to review, interview, and choose from.
3

Start your risk-free talent trial

Work with your chosen talent on a trial basis for up to two weeks. Pay only if you decide to hire them.

Top talent is in high demand.

Start hiring