Octavio Cruz García
Designer
Mexico City, Mexico
Member since August 18, 2016
Octavio is a designer specializing in the creation of aesthetically functional interactions for mobile and the web. He's been involved in projects designing interfaces from concept to launch for web and mobile apps. His experience enables him to hone a keen design eye while utilizing great technical ability and effectively managing teams composed of designers and developers.
Octavio is now available for hire
Employment
- Interface and Interaction Designer2018 - PRESENT23 Design
- Designed a dashboard for a digital payment system.
- Prototyped transitions and animations for a cryptocurrency app and also designed its Android version.
- Conducted user interviews, implemented experience mapping, and created a UI design for a platform for technology solutions.
- Designed a form for car credit applications.
Technologies: Sketch, Maravel, Abstract, Zeplin - UI/UX Manager2017 - 2018Simétrico
- Organized and assigned tasks to team members.
- Communicated closely with designers and developers to shorten the gap between professions in our working process.
- Designed the information architecture, user flows, prototypes, UIs, and style guides for various projects.
Technologies: Sketch, InVision, Zeplin - Lead UI Designer2017 - 2018Simétrico
- Designed our own task manager system.
- Organized our UI design and development team.
- Consulted with clients for UX best practices.
- Designed an annual report for an important bank in Mexico.
Technologies: Sketch, Zeplin, InVision, Framer, Photoshop - Web and Mobile Designer2016 - 2016Brivé Soluciones
- Developed wireframes, user flows, and interface mockups for web and mobile devices.
- Planned and executed usability testings to incorporate feedback into the product design.
- Managed and organized the team's workflow with Agile project management tools.
- Gained experience designing for the web, iOS, and Android.
Technologies: Sketch, InVision, HTML, CSS - Web and Product Designer2016 - 2016EasyBroker
- Collaborated with the product development team to produce highly interactive interfaces.
- Gained experience with Agile environment scrums.
- Produced highly interactive interfaces from concept to launch for web and mobile devices, based on usability testing.
- Designed interfaces from concept to launch for web and mobile devices, based on usability testing.
- Gained experience with React Native.
Technologies: Sketch, Photoshop, Ruby on Rails, React Native - Graphic Design Specialist2014 - 2015The KPI Institute
- Worked closely with multiple departments to ensure consistency in visual communication.
- Generated assets for web sites and printed marketing materials.
- Designed new mockups for user centered interfaces.
- Created materials for events and promotions.
Technologies: Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign - Senior Visual Designer2014 - 2015Mamoot Comunicación
- Developed and maintained an evolving brand for real estate companies.
- Worked closely with print vendors to produce high-quality marketing materials on a large scale.
- Designed the UI concepts with a focus on creating brand consistent products.
Technologies: Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Other Experience
Education
- Certificate in Web Development2015 - 2015CodeaCamp - México City, México
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design2007 - 2012Universidad del Valle de México - México City, México
Certifications
- Atomic DesignOCTOBER 2017 - PRESENTActiv
- Design SprintJULY 2017 - PRESENTActiv
- Web DevelopmentFEBRUARY 2015 - PRESENTCareer Foundry
Experience
- User Interface (UI)5 years
- Sketch5 years
- Product Design4 years
- App Design4 years
- UX Design4 years
- iOS3 years
- User Testing3 years
- Android3 years
Tools
- Sketch
