LELeiry Eggle
@leiryeggle
Product Designer and Design Systems specialist driving accessible, scalable design and cross-functional delivery.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a Product Designer with 15+ years of experience focused on design systems, UX/UI design, and DesignOps, delivering scalable and accessible solutions across industries and cultures.
I led large-scale digital transformation projects, including a national Social Security Design System and a unified portal serving 10M+ citizens, achieving 100% WCAG AA and AAA-level components.
I excel at building design system architecture — tokens, component libraries, documentation, governance — and improving team processes, reducing file organization time by 90% and accelerating delivery across dozens of projects.
I am passionate about mentoring teams, establishing standards, and applying human-centered methodologies to improve product quality, accessibility, and measurable business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led creation and launch of Portugal’s Social Security Design System 2.0 and a unified portal (web+app) serving 10M+ citizens; achieved 100% WCAG AA and implemented AAA components while managing a multidisciplinary team of 12 and launching 3 design systems supporting 55+ designers.
Transformed an Adobe XD library into a documented Figma design system, established governance and tokens, and led nationwide usability research that reduced service request completion time by 70% and simplified legal terminology by 30%.
UX/UI Designer
L2 Code
May 2021 - Feb 2022 (9 months)
Delivered mobile and web UX solutions for startups and SMEs, including a high-fidelity prototype for a US startup and a back-office dashboard that reduced debt lookup time from 5 minutes to under 1 minute.
Digital Designer
Eventeam
Jan 2020 - Nov 2020 (10 months)
Designed digital assets and managed visual identity for corporate and cultural events, improving event branding and online presence across campaigns.
Sales Consultant
Enjoy Intercâmbio
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Provided sales consultation for international exchange services, supporting clients through program selection and enrollment between 2017 and 2019.
Digital Designer
Vpelículas
Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)
Developed visual materials and optimized brand online presence to enhance audience engagement and consistency across digital channels.
Social Media Manager
Kriação
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Managed social media strategy and content for Kriação, increasing brand visibility and engagement across platforms during 2017–2018.
Marketing Supervisor
Clube de Golfe de Brasília
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Supervised marketing activities including campaigns and member communications, improving club promotions from 2012 to 2014.
Marketing Analyst
SNEWS
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted marketing analysis and supported promotional activities to improve outreach and content relevance during 2011–2012.
Marketing Assistant
Yogen Fruz
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Assisted marketing operations and in-store promotions to support regional brand activities between 2010 and 2011.
Graphic Designer
Senado Federal do Brasil
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)
Produced graphic materials for the Brazilian Federal Senate, supporting communications and official publications from 2007 to 2009.
Jr. Designer
Connectors Marketplace
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 1 month)
Supported design tasks and visual materials for Connectors Marketplace in Dublin, contributing to product visuals and marketing collateral.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IESB
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising & Marketing
2005 - 2009
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Advertising & Marketing with study focus on advertising, marketing strategies, and related design disciplines.
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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