Maria is available for hire
Hire MariaMaria Helena Cunha
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Toptal Member Since
April 24, 2019
Maria is an accomplished designer with more than a decade of experience in digital user experience and human-centered design. She has worked in UX/UI teams for two of the largest news and entertainment portals in Latin America and is currently focused on helping early-stage startups with their design, defining and improving products.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Senior Product Designer
2013 - 2018
Endless Computers
- Provided visual and interaction design for OS and marketing initiatives like the website.
- Researched on the field and in user studies.
- Led and planned some of the design initiatives.
Technologies: CSS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, InVision
Product Designer
2012 - 2013
Huge, Inc.
- Designed visual elements and interactions for websites and mobile applications.
- Conducted user and stakeholder research.
- Built prototypes.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Senior Visual Designer
2011 - 2012
Original Media
- Mentored and supported three junior designers.
- Created the principal experience and visual concepts and style guides for online stores.
Technologies: Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Axure
Product Designer
2011 - 2011
Internet Group
- Designed visual assets and interactions, focused on redesigns of existing web pages.
- Planned and scoped design projects.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop
Product Designer
2008 - 2011
Globo.com
- Designed QA and front-end tweaking.
- Planned and scoped projects with the team.
- Provided visual and interaction design, focused on redesigns of existing web pages and launching of new TV shows.
Technologies: Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop
Education
2018 - 2020
Master of Arts Degree in Design Management and Innovation
BAU, Centro Universitario de Diseño de Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and Advertising
Universidade Federal Fluminense - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Certifications
MAY 2009 - PRESENT
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Experience
Collaboration That Works
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