Jônatas Vieira - Freelance Designer for Hire

Lead UI/UX Designer

ASI Data Science

2016 - 2017

Led all aspects of the UX and interface design for interactive products developed by ASI.
Managed the brand's visual identity, digital material, and marketing material to ensure that the highest visual standards were met in all departments of the company.
Designed the ASI Open Data website, which was featured in articles from Bloomberg, The Guardian, and Independent.

Technologies: Sketch, Adobe Suite, InVision, Marvel

Co-founder & Head of Design

Refocus

2016 - 2016

Designed a platform that allows professionals to connect with clients, set goals, and track these goals using various devices.
Developed the branding and visual guides for the company and the app.
Worked alongside the strategy team and developers to define new features.

Technologies: Sketch, Adobe Suite, InVision

UI/UX Designer and Developer

VanHack

2015 - 2015

Designed and developed a web app for Brazil Canada Connect, the first ever virtual conference between tech ecosystems from the two countries.
Supported software for the system, which had 35 speakers from important companies like Shopify and Microsoft.
Designed the UI components for VanHack's customer platform.

Technologies: Adobe Suite, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Digital Art Director

AY Digital

2015 - 2015

Designed the entire UX for Destination.Golf, a portal for luxury and golf travelers.
Designed the omni-channel app for Journelle, which allows shoppers to discover styles, schedule fitting appointments, and have an integrated in-store experience.
Created several client pitches, including pitches for Tom Ford, McDonald's, John Varvatos, and Omega Watches.
Made videos for several websites, prototypes, and presentations.
Directed other team members from around the globe and assured the quality of the deliverables.

Technologies: Adobe Suite, Front-End Development, Keynote

Product Designer and Web Developer

Cre8tive, Inc.

2011 - 2015

Designed and built a framework for rapid website deployment where clients can manage pages and content with quick actions in the browser instead of code.
Developed the corporate website.
Created the entire client portal, where users can see project status updates and request new services.
Developed the company's eCommerce platform using Python and Django.
Developed the REST API framework that is still used in most projects using Python, Django, and JavaScript.

Technologies: Adobe Suite, Front-end development, Back-end development

Creative Director, Lead Designer, and Co-founder

1Click Digital Branding

2006 - 2014

Directed the production of an educational game where users can buy and sell companies to learn the basics of corporate acquisitions and marketing.
Oversaw the production of a political game where users are faced with everyday administrative issues and need to manage them in order to win popularity.
Designed the whole branding and online presence for one of the biggest players in the Brazilian web hosting market.
Made the website for PMDB, one of the most prominent Brazilian political parties.
Worked in partnership with Ogilvy & Mather to produce Flash websites and applications.

Technologies: Adobe Suite, Front-end development

20 Testimonial Pages to Inspire Future Customers (Publication)

https://www.toptal.com/designers/web/20-testimonial-pages-to-inspire-future-customers

Check out a collection of testimonial page inspirations created by different designers from around the world. Toptal designer Jônatas Vieira curated a selection of designs that each empowers its brand story. Some of the screens are captured from live products, some are still in development, and some are purely concepts designed to push the bounds of what is even considered possible.

Turn Error Into Opportunity With These 404 Page Inspirations (Publication)

https://www.toptal.com/designers/ui/404-error-page-inspirations

Check out a collection of 404 page design inspirations created by different designers from around the world. Toptal Designer Jônatas Vieira curated a selection of designs that offer a unique solution. Some of the designs are captured from live products, some are still in development, and some are purely concepts designed to push the bounds of what is even considered possible.

The Complete Guide to Cross Cultural Design (Publication)

https://www.toptal.com/designers/ux/guide-to-cross-cultural-design

Designing across cultural boundaries has broader implications and more challenges than Google Translate can solve. Designers must consider not just language differences, but also cultural tendencies, values, and taboos. In this article, Toptal designer Jônatas Vieira gives us the tools to navigate cultural boundaries and shows us one of his own projects that taught him the value of cross-cultural design.

How Much Coding Should Designers Know? (Publication)

https://www.toptal.com/designers/digital/designers-coding

Much of the digital design community is locked in debate over whether or not designers should code. Some are in favor of seeking out the unicorns who can design and code, while others claim they don't exist, or just get in the way. In this article, Toptal freelance designer Jônatas Vieira offers his own firsthand perspective on this issue. Can learning how to code elevate your career to the next level? Or would such skills go unused?

Toptal Mentor

Jônatas is a mentor in the Toptal Global Mentor’s Program. This program is a partnership between Toptal and General Assembly to provide high quality mentorship for students from minority and low income backgrounds who are looking to begin their careers as professional designers. Jônatas shows commitment to diversity in tech by mentoring a General Assembly student every week for a year, covering everything from design tips and tricks to advice on making it in the industry.

Associate's degree in Marketing

Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá - Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil

2003 - 2005