Sr. Product Designer Available

Specialized in Banking and AI

Great teams don’t settle for good design, they want a partner who feels their mission, shares their ambition, and designs with heart.

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About me

I'm Zev a passionate about crafting intuitive, impactful, and user-centered digital products. I specialize in turning insights into seamless experiences, blending research, strategy, and design to solve real problems and drive meaningful outcomes.

Beyond product design, I'm deeply curious about technology and its potential to amplify creativity and efficiency. This year, I'm diving into Python, exploring how AI can enhance the way we design, build, and deliver digital experiences.

At my core, I believe great design starts with empathy. I care deeply about the people behind the screens their struggles, their context, their goals. I see design not just as a craft, but as a way to make the world a little more understandable, inclusive, and kind. Every project is an opportunity to listen better, think deeper, and build something that truly matters.

🎓 Executive program in Stanford University, Department of Management Science & Engineering. Advanced Product Management.

🥇 Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Strategic Design & Innovation

🥈 Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Interactive Media Design (UX/UI)

Strategic Design
Copywriting
Accesibility
Growth Metrics
Design Systems
User-Centered Design

Business Impact
Mobile Banking
Agile / Scrum
Leadership
AI Product Design
Fintech

My process

Case studies

Next Move

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for the kind of team others admire and I’d be proud to help elevate further.

Product Design

AI Product Design

UX Strategy

UX/UI Design

Open to roles in Canada (Global Talent Stream – GTS)

Open to roles in Canada (Global Talent Stream )

Product Thinker & Problem Solver

I'm looking to contribute as a strategic thinker who transforms business needs and user pain points into scalable, human-centered product solutions. I focus on what truly moves the needle.

Product Thinker & Problem Solver

I'm looking to contribute as a strategic thinker who transforms business needs and user pain points into scalable, human-centered product solutions. I focus on what truly moves the needle.

End-to-End Product Designer

I want to lead or collaborate on full product cycles from early ideation and journey mapping to high-fidelity UI and developer handoff ensuring cohesive, consistent experiences across the board.

End-to-End Product Designer

I want to lead or collaborate on full product cycles from early ideation and journey mapping to high-fidelity UI and developer handoff ensuring cohesive, consistent experiences across the board.

UX Research & Strategy Lead

I aim to take part in teams where research drives decisions. From user interviews to usability testing, I craft experiences rooted in data, empathy, and behavioral insight not guesswork.

UX Research & Strategy Lead

I aim to take part in teams where research drives decisions. From user interviews to usability testing, I craft experiences rooted in data, empathy, and behavioral insight not guesswork.

AI-Powered UX Explorer

I'm excited to shape the future of product design by integrating AI in meaningful ways enhancing personalization, reducing friction, and delivering smarter, context-aware digital experiences.

AI-Powered UX Explorer

I'm excited to shape the future of product design by integrating AI in meaningful ways enhancing personalization, reducing friction, and delivering smarter, context-aware digital experiences.

Reviews

Manager Testimonials

Genuine feedback from managers and team leads who’ve witnessed my impact on product design, collaboration, and business outcomes shared over the course of my years in the corporate world.

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Carlos Malca
Product Owner at BCP
"I had the privilege of working with José Manuel for two years. From day one, José demonstrated a deep understanding of user-centered design, blending creativity with attention to detail. I would highly recommend José Manuel to any team looking for a UX designer with strategic vision, strong technical skills and a human-centered approach to every design decision." LinkedIn recommendation
Paola Triveño
Chapter Lead at BCP
"Jose Manuel has an innate ability to transform complex ideas into intuitive and engaging user experiences. He was instrumental in the BCP debit and credit card process design and digitalization team. He always focused on deeply understanding user needs and how design could directly impact business results. Highly proactive." LinkedIn recommendation
Ruth Martinez
Service Design Lead at BBVA
"His performance was outstanding because he knew how to internalize and execute together with the other profiles the strategic path that I proposed in such a way that he was an incredible support. I would definitely work with him again. I know that his curiosity and desire to keep learning will lead him to add more to any organization that comes along." LinkedIn recommendation
Katherinne Bueno
Design Manager at BBVA
"I have worked with José Manuel on several projects as a UX designer, he became a good listener of feedback and has developed a unique and brilliant way of managing difficult situations with stakeholders, always thinking about the user and the business. I am sure that he will grow even more because he has all the skills to become a leader." LinkedIn recommendation

Carlos Malca
Product Owner at BCP
"I had the privilege of working with José Manuel for two years. From day one, José demonstrated a deep understanding of user-centered design, blending creativity with attention to detail. I would highly recommend José Manuel to any team looking for a UX designer with strategic vision, strong technical skills and a human-centered approach to every design decision." LinkedIn recommendation
Paola Triveño
Chapter Lead at BCP
"Jose Manuel has an innate ability to transform complex ideas into intuitive and engaging user experiences. He was instrumental in the BCP debit and credit card process design and digitalization team. He always focused on deeply understanding user needs and how design could directly impact business results. Highly proactive." LinkedIn recommendation
Ruth Martinez
Service Design Lead at BBVA
"His performance was outstanding because he knew how to internalize and execute together with the other profiles the strategic path that I proposed in such a way that he was an incredible support. I would definitely work with him again. I know that his curiosity and desire to keep learning will lead him to add more to any organization that comes along." LinkedIn recommendation
Katherinne Bueno
Design Manager at BBVA
"I have worked with José Manuel on several projects as a UX designer, he became a good listener of feedback and has developed a unique and brilliant way of managing difficult situations with stakeholders, always thinking about the user and the business. I am sure that he will grow even more because he has all the skills to become a leader." LinkedIn recommendation

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Design projects completed.

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Design projects completed.

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Design projects completed.

12,000+

Hours designing digital products

12,000+

Hours designing digital products

12,000+

Hours designing digital products

6+

Years of experience

6+

Years of experience

6+

Years of experience

Specialized in Banking and AI

Specialized in Banking and AI

About me

About me

About me

Case studies

What I'm looking for

Product Thinker & Problem Solver

Product Thinker & Problem Solver

End-to-End Product Designer

End-to-End Product Designer

UX Research & Strategy Lead

UX Research & Strategy Lead

AI-Powered UX Explorer

AI-Powered UX Explorer

Manager Testimonials

Carlos Malca

Paola Triveño

Ruth Martinez

Katherinne Bueno

Carlos Malca

Paola Triveño

Ruth Martinez

Katherinne Bueno

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164+

12,000+

12,000+

12,000+

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