I seek a role where I can execute human-first design, lead, mentor teams, creative problem solving, devise marketing strategies, consult on design descisions and implement AI workflows that translate into realistic business goals.
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Rafael Santos
@rafaelsantos1
Senior Graphic & UI/UX Designer crafting high-impact digital experiences and scalable design systems.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am a Brazilian Senior Graphic Designer and UI/UX Designer with 8+ years creating engaging digital experiences for brands across SaaS, edtech, ecommerce, and higher education. I specialize in UI/UX design, digital marketing design, branding, motion graphics, and building scalable design systems that improve efficiency and accessibility.
I've led and mentored design teams, owned end-to-end product design for CRM and SaaS products, implemented AI-driven workflows that increased output and reduced costs, and collaborated closely with product and engineering to deliver developer-ready specs and data-informed iterations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BR
Current
Senior UX/UI Designer
BranGro
Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)
Owned end-to-end product design for RoofPilot CRM, translating complex business objectives into an intuitive UX and delivering a scalable design system that improved cross-team delivery and accessibility.
OELed creative production for Brazil across digital, print and motion; implemented AI workflows that increased efficiency 42%, saved R$21k+/month, and scaled asset output 2.1x across markets.
UN
Mid-Level Graphic Designer
Unifil
May 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Led in-house creative production and team of junior designers, directing branding, art direction and campaign execution that increased entrance exam campaign output by 50% and enrollment by 15%.
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Junior Graphic Designer
Papelaria Art Nova
Jun 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Produced digital, print and motion content in-house and handled product photography and management for ecommerce, supporting creative operations and production pipelines.
LA
Junior Graphic Designer
Lazer e Aventura
Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 (11 months)
Produced digital and print assets and managed product photography for ecommerce, contributing to creative content and brand execution.
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Graphic Design Intern
Criart Shop
Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 (5 months)
Supported in-house production of digital/print/motion content and assisted with product management and photography to support ecommerce operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UP
Universidade Norte do Paraná
Postgraduate Degree, UI/UX - Digital Products
Postgraduate Degree in UI/UX - Digital Products completed at UNOPAR, focusing on product design strategy and user-centered digital product practices.
UP
Universidade Norte do Paraná
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from UNOPAR with coursework and practical experience in graphic and digital design.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
BrazilAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
4k-5k USD
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Skills
UI UX DesignGraphic DesignDesign SystemsFigmaAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustratoradobe indesignAdobe After EffectsAdobe Premiere ProVideo EditingMotion GraphicsBlenderCapcutStable DiffusionRunwayGoogle WhiskPrototypingUsability TestingUser ResearchInformation ArchitectureArt DirectionBrandingMarketing DesignProduct DesignMentoringTeam LeadershipAccessibility
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