Fernando Gimenez
@fernandogimenez
Senior product designer specializing in growth, experimentation, and marketplace UX.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Product Designer with 15+ years of experience building and scaling marketplace products. I specialize in experimentation, conversion optimization, and design systems—turning customer insights into measurable business performance.
At Civitatis, I’ve helped evolve the product organization from early digital products to senior, end-to-end marketplace initiatives. I partner with product, data, and engineering to identify opportunities, run experiments, and deliver impact across the full customer lifecycle.
As Principal Product Designer, I led complex UX across key marketplace journeys and contributed to scalable foundations through a growing design system. I also delivered the end-to-end design of a multi-sided B2B ecosystem connecting suppliers, agencies, and affiliates—redefining how supply, distribution, and demand interact.
Earlier, I led UX strategy as Head of UX / Product Design, scaling processes that connect product, data, and engineering for structured experimentation. Before that, I co-founded a design studio and worked as a Senior UX/UI Designer on enterprise platforms, combining usability improvements with hands-on front-end execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Product Designer
Civitatis
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Partnered with product, data, and engineering to drive product discovery and experimentation across complex customer journeys. Led the end-to-end design of a multi-sided B2B marketplace ecosystem and contributed to scaling the design system for consistency across the platform.
Head of UX / Product Design
Civitatis
Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Defined and led UX strategy across marketplace products and created/scaled the design system to improve product consistency and development efficiency. Established processes connecting product, data, and engineering to enable structured experimentation, product discovery, and team mentoring.
Product Design Lead - Growth
Civitatis
Mar 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 6 months)
Led product design across web and mobile, focusing on discovery and booking journeys and conversion-focused UX for marketing initiatives. Managed and mentored designers while partnering with product managers and engineers to ship features and improve existing product flows.
Art Director & UX/UI Designer
Civitatis
Mar 2016 - Mar 2019 (3 years)
Designed Civitatis digital products, including the website, mobile apps, and internal platforms, applying the brand consistently across customer touchpoints. Created UX for B2B and supply tools to support partners and operational teams while helping establish early foundations of the digital experience and visual identity.
Senior UX/UI Designer
Indra Sistemas
Jun 2011 - Mar 2016 (4 years 9 months)
Designed enterprise digital platforms for clients including Telefónica, BBVA, and Endesa, improving usability and efficiency across complex systems. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business and user needs.
Co-founder & Product Designer
Nayf
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Co-founded and built a digital design studio, delivering product and web solutions across multiple client engagements. Owned product strategy and execution, managing projects end-to-end while balancing user needs, business impact, and delivery constraints.
UX/UI Designer & Front-end
Meridiad
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and developed digital products using HTML, CSS, and Drupal CMS to align UX/UI with implementation. Ensured design and engineering stayed consistent through hands-on front-end development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Fine Arts Degree, Fine Arts
Completed a Fine Arts degree at Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Website
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