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Stephanie Romano

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Designing clear, inclusive digital products with systems thinking and real-world impact.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values autonomy, innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my design expertise to create impactful user experiences and contribute to meaningful projects.

Hi, I’m Stephanie Romano — a Brazilian Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing digital products, and 10+ years working in design overall.

I specialize in building user-centered, scalable experiences across complex ecosystems. My work has spanned fintech, insurance, marketing, and social impact — often in fast-paced, cross-functional teams where product, engineering, and business meet.

Most recently, I’ve designed and led initiatives for platforms at Oppizi, Itaú and MAG Seguros. At Itaú, I contributed to the migration of 15+ millions of credit card users into the bank’s Super App, redesigning critical journeys across mobile, desktop, and ATM channels. I also co-led the communication strategy and created guided tours to support users through the transition — helping restore trust after a previous failed rollout. At MAG, I helped shape a new insurance platform built for underserved communities in Brazil, where I focused on service design, accessibility, and real-life usability.

Before product design, I worked for over five years as a graphic designer — developing visual identities, editorial content, and campaign materials in both agency and in-house environments. That foundation still shows up in my attention to structure, clarity, and visual systems.

My approach is driven by curiosity and care. I’m at my best when I’m connecting the dots between user needs, business goals, and technical realities — especially in projects that demand systems thinking, collaboration, and storytelling.

Beyond Figma, I’m also deeply interested in accessibility, service design, inclusive research practices, and the invisible layers of good UX — things that quietly improve someone’s day without calling attention to themselves.

Currently based in Rio, I work remotely and fluently across time zones in both English and Portuguese. I’m always looking for teams who value intention, autonomy, and the space to build things that truly matter.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Product Designer

Oppizi

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Designed scalable, user-centered digital products from the ground up, balancing fast-paced MVP delivery with long-term product evolution. Led the design foundation for integrating Oppizi’s platform with e-commerce tools, CRMs, and client APIs, enabling automated campaign performance tracking.

User Centered Design CRM Problem Solving UX UI Design User Experience Figma

Senior Product Designer

MAG Seguros

Feb 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year)

Led the creation of Favela Seguros, the first insurance platform tailored for underserved Brazilian communities, promoting inclusion and financial protection. Developed a sales tool for the Favela Seguros project, increasing commercial flow efficiency by 25%.

Sales Tooling Scalability User Experience UX Design User Experience Design UX UI Design UX Research UX Figma Problem Solving Critical Thinking

Product Designer

ZUP IT Innovation

Nov 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Led the migration of credit card users to Itaú’s Super App, minimizing business risks and earning recognition for technical leadership. Created the Credit Card Parameters Portal from scratch, integrating and standardizing new credit product creation.

Technical Leadership Credit Product Development

Innovation Analyst

Icatu Seguros

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)

Collaborated with a specialist designer to structure the service blueprint for group life insurance, enhancing claim predictability and data analysis. Facilitated multi-functional co-creation workshops, aligning client, business, and technology team's needs.

Service blueprints Data Analysis Co Creation Workshops

Product Designer

Stefanini Group

Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 (3 months)

Served as the principal designer for the Socioemotional Development Platform for the Ayrton Senna Institute, impacting tens of thousands of public school teachers. Collaborated on the LED Space project, integrating event promotion systems and data visualization dashboards.

Data Visualization Co Creation Workshops

Junior Product Designer

Havas+

May 2020 - Apr 2021 (11 months)

Worked on continuous maintenance demands for TIM’s website during its transition to a newly developed Design System. Facilitated meetings with multidisciplinary teams, aligning client, business, and technology needs to optimize user journeys.

Maintenance Design Systems User Journeys Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade Federal Fluminense

Bachelor's in Industrial Design, Product Design

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design with a focus on Product Design. The curriculum covered principles of design, product development, and user-centered approaches.

Northumbria University

BA (Hons) Design for Industry, Design for Industry

Activities and societies: Exchange program funded by the Brazilian Government’s Science Without Borders initiative

Participated in an exchange program funded by the Brazilian Government’s Science Without Borders initiative. Focused on strategic and critical thinking within the context of industrial design.

Universidade Veiga de Almeida

Associate Degree, Graphic Design

Obtained an Associate Degree in Graphic Design. The program provided foundational knowledge and practical skills in visual communication and design principles.