Frank is available for hire
Hire FrankFrank Suarez-Milan
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Toptal Member Since
July 21, 2021
To Frank, being a designer is not only a career but a way of seeing—a lens with which to view the world. A view that consequently impacts how Frank perceives and thinks about the products he touches. Led by design thinking and driven by innovation, Frank creates engaging experiences that help tell stories.
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Work Experience
Product Designer
2021 - PRESENT
Resolver, Inc.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a design system and the Figma library.
- Identified usability concerns in regards to application responsiveness and mobile considerations.
- Created best practices guidelines for user and internal application creation.
Technologies: Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC
UX/UI Instructor
2020 - PRESENT
University of Toronto SCS
- Led and facilitated the study of user experience and user interfaces in a fully remote learning environment.
- Aided in the development of individuals seeking guidance in their design career.
- Encouraged and ensured that learners were adequately prepared for the real world or product design.
Technologies: Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC
Product Designer
2014 - 2021
Channel 1 Media
- Designed cross-functional products and experiences for the professional sports industry, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS.
- Led research and innovation initiatives with respect to both user analysis as well as industry standards.
- Created HTML and JavaScript prototypes for motion studies, oversaw production specs, and facilitated design reviews with stakeholders.
- Worked closely with designers, developers, and product managers to drive and apply user-centered design processes.
Technologies: Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC
Education
2007 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
OCAD University - Toronto, Canada
Certifications
JANUARY 2021 - PRESENT
Visionary Award — Ascot
Summit
JANUARY 2020 - PRESENT
Creative Silver Award — Arsenal FC
Summit
JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT
Creative Gold — SoFi Stadium
Summit
MAY 2015 - PRESENT
Front-end Web Development
General Assembly
JANUARY 2015 - PRESENT
Visionary Award — Wells Fargo Center
Summir
JUNE 2012 - PRESENT
Applied Arts Award — Editorial
Applied Arts
JUNE 2012 - PRESENT
Adobe Design Achievement Award — Honorable Mentions
Adobe
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