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Emili Pérez

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Product Designer at Mercado Libre, improving Search discovery with research, AI workflows, and shipped Figma plugins.

Colombia
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At Mercado Libre, I design for Discovery, focused on Search across Web, iOS, and Android. I designed and shipped internal Figma plugins adopted across the design organization, supporting productivity and standardization.

I lead quantitative UX research across marketplaces and platforms, analyzing search behavior, filter adoption, CTR, conversion, and GMV. I use Claude to synthesize behavioral insights into design decisions, and contributed to Scarcity, a real-time stock-alert component deployed across Home, PDP, and Search.

At Castor Innovation, I optimized insurance experiences for SURA users and conducted interviews, usability testing, and A/B testing. I also designed interactive Figma prototypes and contributed to design system maintenance.

Earlier, I researched barriers to financial apps at Imak Smart and designed fintech experiences; at Taxi 24 Horas, I worked on rider and driver apps. My background in sociology informs how I approach user research and product design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

UX Designer

Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Product Designer in the Discovery area focused on Search, designing for Web, iOS, and Android across LATAM marketplaces. Designed and shipped internal Figma plugins adopted across the design organization, and led multi-market quantitative UX research analyzing filter adoption, search behavior, CTR, CVR, and GMV signals.

KI

UX/UI Designer

Konex Innovation

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)

Designed UX/UI for GELSA, Colombia's central lottery agency, translating user-interaction needs into physical and digital lottery sales platforms. Conducted user research and information architecture work for omnichannel use cases.

IS

UX/UI Designer

Imak Smart

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Led a sociological and UX research study identifying access barriers in financial apps, informing product features and educational campaigns. Designed and tested fintech mobile and web experiences.

JE

Creative Manager

JLV Enterprises

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Led creative direction and design execution across brand and digital projects, managing cross-functional teams and deliverables.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

US

Universidad de La Salle

Master's, User Experience Design

Master's in User Experience Design, in progress with expected completion in late 2026.

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Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional

Detective Training, Detective Training

Detective Training, 1st place on the Honor Roll.

UO

Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales

B.A., Sociology

B.A. in Sociology, thesis awarded publication mention.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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