Ricardo Metayer

I’m collaborating with the New York–based XXIX Design Studio on digital products that explore AI through a user-centered lens. My focus is on creating thoughtful, accessible experiences that balance client goals with user needs. By working closely with cross-disciplinary teams, I help bring new ideas to life through design.

Led UX/UI design improvements for key products: Car Report, Online Transfer, and Price Report, for both B2B and B2C. Conducted user research to inform ongoing product optimizations and drive the development of new features, ensuring alignment with user needs.

Led the redesign and optimization of product pages to enhance user experience, streamline user flows, and improve visual hierarchy—resulting in a more intuitive, engaging interface aligned with user needs and business goals.

Led UX design for the e-commerce platform, collaborating with designers and engineers to enhance performance and better understand customer needs.

Designed the UX/UI of My Shift, a mobile-first application within the MAHI platform, tailored for the construction industry. The app was built to support on-site team leaders in efficiently managing their daily work, reporting issues, and staying aligned with project plans.

Key contributions:

- Designed a user-centric experience for fast, frictionless reporting of work progress and constraints i

• Contributed to key software products, working with Product Owners and Engineers to identify user needs for new features.
• Created wireframes, user flows and refined UI designs for desktop and mobile applications, ensuring seamless user experiences.

• Designed and optimized the usability and interface for multiple platform sections, serving both B2B and B2C products.
• Conducted user research to improve overall user experience and increase conversion rates.

Main projects:
• Designed UX/UI for the main corporate website of Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer.
• Developed UX/UI for the XIX Architecture Biennale Chile 2015, CinemaChile, and Arquitectura Film Festival (2012-2018).
• Created motion design for Enjoy Casinos Latin America’s annual employee awards from 2012-2014.
• Identity design and motion design for Arquitectura Film Festival for

Designed UX/UI for corporate websites and intranet platforms, enhancing user interactions and internal workflows.

Motion designer on campaigns for the brands Movistar and the Chilean Government's National Sports Intitute.

Led design and animation for notable projects, including:

• Australian Government’s 49th Australian Export Awards
• Stockland Australia “Amazingly Stockland” for Sydney and Melbourne Shows
• Volkswagen Australia’s Dealer of the Year Awards 2011
• Various awards ceremonies and media campaigns (AIMIA Awards, Australian Next Top Model, Australian Sales Excellence Awards 2010, among other)

Designed and animated an online campaign for Big W’s “Toy Sale,” enhancing customer engagement and sales.

TV Commercial animator - Pizza Hut.
TV Commercial animator - Falabella Bank.
TV Commercial animator - Entel Mobile - "Laboratorio EntelPCS".
TV Commercial animator for “Algo habrán hecho” for TVN Television series – Season 1 (2010).
Animator for TV commercial for the new image of Entel Mobile.

Created the online community Tapiz.cl - Independent Chilean culture.

Created supplement for El Ciudadano Newspaper. An awarded project presented by the Chilean Government’s Fund for Audiovisual Development.

Assistant for the teacher Verónica Ode, Photographer and Artist.

- Created part of the new on-air brand animations of the channel and produced promotional material for TV programmes.
- Created TV Commercial for the Children’s programmes.

• Designed user interfaces for promotional websites and applications for the main web portal of TV Channel 13.
• Developed TV commercials for internet products to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements for optimal user experience.

Post production of corporative video for the biggest gas company in Chile.

Developed TV Commercials for the interactive products “Ringtones”

• Designed user interfaces for promotional websites and applications for the main web portal of TV Channel 13.
• Developed TV commercials for internet products to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements for optimal user experience.

Website design based in Flash for Visual company (Architecture and interior design).

• Developed graphic backgrounds for exhibition stands for Hewlett Packard and Bridgestone brands.
• Designed promotional book for new street furniture project in Pucon city, Chile.
• Utilized graphic design skills to create visually appealing and impactful designs.

Created websites for various clients, including:
• Latin American singer Myriam Hernández
• Artist Fernando Dowling
• Industrial design company “Visual Diseño”

Bachelor Degree in Design with a specialization in Graphic Design from the Universidad de Chile.