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Tania Ortega

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About Me

Hey there,

I've got over six years of solid experience in product design and UX/UI development under my belt, covering a range of cool stuff like gaming services, blockchain tech, B2C, SaaS, and Web3 technologies. As a Senior Product Designer, I've really gotten the hang of creating awesome user experiences that people love, always keeping the user front and center in my designs.

My journey so far has involved digging deep into user research, running usability tests, and using data to fine-tune my designs for both web and mobile. I've also got experience collaborating on design systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects.

With a background in MFA in Design Informatics and a BA in Industrial Design, I'm all about working in diverse and collaborative environments. Plus, I'm super keen on integrating new technologies, especially AI, into my designs.

I'm all about putting in the hard work, collaborating with others, and creating experiences that really stand out. I'm pumped to dive into new projects and come up with some seriously innovative solutions together.

EXPERIENCE

Aug 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2.7 yrs

Senior Product Designer

Unity Technologies - Montreal, Canada

As a member of Unity Gaming Services organization, I ensured consistent user experience on Unity web products, particularly the Dashboard. Collaborated with the design system team and led projects from conception to launch, handling tasks such as workflow design, wireframing, mockups, prototyping, and workshop facilitation. Conducted user research, usability tests, and data analysis to inform and enhance designs, presenting findings to stakeholders. I worked on projects in various sectors, including blockchain, Web3, documentation and more, focusing on user-centric design.

Sep 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs

Product Designer - UX Editor

Unity Technologies - Montreal, Canada

As a member of the Operate organization, my responsibility entailed bridging the gap in user experience between the Unity Editor and the dashboard (web-based). This encompassed a range of activities including UX design processes, crafting user stories, wireframing, prototyping, technical documentation and conducting UX research to ensure optimal functionality and user satisfaction.

Oct 2017 – Sep 2019 · 2 yrs

UX Designer

LVL Studio - Montreal, Canada

Crafting engaging user experiences across TV, mobile, and tablet streaming apps. This encompassed the full spectrum of UX design methodologies, from conceptualizing user stories and wireframing to prototyping and technical implementation documentation. Additionally, it involved keeping up with emerging technologies such as AI integration in interfaces, as well as providing expert UX consultancy services.

Aug 2016 – Mar 2017 · 8 mos

Innovation & Solutions Designer

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Open Experience - Edinburgh, UK

As a member of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) within the Open Experience department, I engaged in various activities including UX Design, wireframing, digital prototyping, and employing a user-centered approach. I utilized design thinking processes, conducted customer interviews and surveys, as well as contributed to event support organization and visual media development.

May 2015 - Sep 2015 · 5 mos

Solutions Designer Intern

Royal Bank of Scotland Business - Edinburgh, UK

As a member of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) within the Solution Centre department, I played a role in various activities, including event support organization, project assistance, visual media development, and the creation of promotional content, including videos and other media.

Nov 2013 - Aug 2014 · 10 mos

Product Designer

Diseño Neko - Mexico City, Mexico

My responsibilities included product design, urban furniture design, and overseeing construction processes, as well as managing customers and suppliers effectively. This involved facilitating brainstorming sessions, material selection, utilizing 3D modeling, creating blueprints, developing prototypes, location assembly supervision, and handling various other aspects of the design and construction process.

Aug 2010 - May 2011 · 10 mos

Junior Designer

Vive Bonito - Mexico City, Mexico

My responsibilities were overseeing interior design projects, driving the development of furniture concepts, and efficiently managing relationships with both customers and suppliers, ensuring seamless operations and superior results.

Education

2014-2016

Masters of Fine Arts in Design Informatics

University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh, UK

2011

Design Theory and Methods Course

The University of California, Berkeley - California, USA

“Managing the New Product Development Process: Design Theory and Methods” course

2006-2011

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) - Mexico City, Mexico

Skills

92%

UX Design

User Experience Design

80%

UI Design

User Interface Design

95%

UCD

User Center Design

90%

Wireframing

80%

Prototyping

85%

Workflows

78%

User Research

80%

Usability Test

75

User Stories

65%

Information Architecture

95%

Design Thinking

90%

Agile Design

70%

B2C

Business to Customer

60%

Web3

60%

SaaS

Software as a Service

60%

Design System

100%

Team Collaboration

100%

Communication

95%

Figma

85%

Balsamiq

80%

Illustrator

70%

Photoshop

45%

After Effects

50%

InDesign

85%

Autocad

35%

Unity

Awards

2016

Master of Fine Arts with Distinction

Awarded for an excellent performance

2011

Diploma of Merit

Awarded for “The excellence showed on the professional exam with the thesis: LIKO. The smart Blender”