12+ Years of Experience. Continuous Innovation Ahead.
I'm Francisco Vega, a senior Product Designer with 12+ years of experience bridging the gap between aesthetic visual design and functional user experience. Expert in full-lifecycle product development, from user research to technical handoff, I seek opportunities that challenge me to build impactful, user-centric digital ecosystems.
Education
UX Design and Development Certificate, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2015
B.S. in Graphic Design, Universidad APEC, 2012
Relevant Coursework & Certifications: AI for Designers, User Research – Methods and Best Practices, Agile Methods for UX Design, Journey Mapping, Information Visualization (IxDF).
Experience
Product Designer, Fulcrum, Remote, Feb 2024 — Feb 2026
Directed the end-to-end design process, from initial stakeholder discovery and user research to high-fidelity prototyping and developer handoff.
Iterated on complex workflows through sketching and low-fidelity validation, reducing pivot time during the development phase.
Partnered closely with engineering teams to validate implementation, ensuring 1:1 parity between design specifications and the live product.
UI/UX Designer, IdeaMaker Agency, Remote, Jun 2022 — Feb 2024
Designed end-to-end experiences for diverse client portfolios, including SaaS applications and complex user-management CRMs.
Spearheaded the transition of legacy platforms into modern, responsive mobile and desktop experiences.
Product Designer, PerDiem, Remote, Mar 2021 — Feb 2022
Orchestrated a three-tier product ecosystem: a customer-facing web store, a merchant admin dashboard, and a subscription-management mobile app.
Visual Designer, GBH, Santo Domingo, DR, Nov 2018 — Sep 2019
Collaborated with interaction designers to translate wireframes into high-fidelity, visually compelling interfaces for landing pages and mobile apps.
Visual Designer, Theorem, Santo Domingo, DR, Sep 2017 — Aug 2018
Produced high-impact digital assets and web designs for global brands including Amazon and Hotel Tonight.
Skills
Proficient in full-lifecycle UI/UX design, rapid prototyping, and responsive web/mobile design.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and agile methodologies.
Ability to conduct comprehensive user research, journey mapping, and low-fidelity validation.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on ensuring 1:1 parity between design specifications and live development.
Personal qualities
Strategic thinker with a keen eye for aesthetic visual design and precise typography.
Strong communicator, capable of effectively bridging the gap between design concepts and engineering implementation.
Collaborative team player experienced in working with diverse clients and agencies.
Passionate about staying current with technology, modern tech stacks, and evolving design trends.
Interests
Endurance sports, maintaining a structured weekly routine of running, cycling, and swimming.
Outdoor activities, particularly camping and hiking.
Exploring industrial design details, iconography, and typography.