Vinicius Ramos
Senior Product Designer and Manager
Senior Product Designer and Manager
Based in Florianópolis — SC, Brazil
I’m a design graduate with 14 years of experience working with digital products. I specialize in UX, wireframing, prototyping, and creating high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile platforms.
I engage in all stages of product development, from strategic concepts to final implementation. I’ve led design teams and worked effectively as both a team member and individual contributor.
My entrepreneurial and content creation background has enhanced my leadership and communication skills, demonstrated through my work with industry leaders like Intermex, HP, Toyota’s Raymond Corp, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, and Datafaction.
In summary, my technical expertise and proven experience as a designer and leader equip me to provide effective solutions for any company.
Main Work Experience
Jul 2021 -
Present
Senior Product Designer and Manager @ Staircase (USA)
Staircase is an American startup creating APIs for the Mortgage industry. I am responsible for applying agile methodologies, user experience mapping, designing user interfaces, developing product roadmaps, and feature prioritization. I work closely with engineering teams and business leaders to translate customer needs into beautiful, customer-focused solutions. Notably, I was part of the team that launched all B2C products, including innovative AI-driven solutions such as Chat MTG.
Jul 2021 -
Present
Senior Product Designer and Manager @ Staircase (USA)
Staircase is an American startup creating APIs for the Mortgage industry. I am responsible for applying agile methodologies, user experience mapping, designing user interfaces, developing product roadmaps, and feature prioritization. I work closely with engineering teams and business leaders to translate customer needs into beautiful, customer-focused solutions. Notably, I was part of the team that launched all B2C products, including innovative AI-driven solutions such as Chat MTG.
Jul 2021 -
Present
Senior Product Designer and Manager @ Staircase (USA)
Staircase is an American startup creating APIs for the Mortgage industry. I am responsible for applying agile methodologies, user experience mapping, designing user interfaces, developing product roadmaps, and feature prioritization. I work closely with engineering teams and business leaders to translate customer needs into beautiful, customer-focused solutions. Notably, I was part of the team that launched all B2C products, including innovative AI-driven solutions such as Chat MTG.
Jul 2021 -
Present
Senior Product Designer and Manager @ Staircase (USA)
Staircase is an American startup creating APIs for the Mortgage industry. I am responsible for applying agile methodologies, user experience mapping, designing user interfaces, developing product roadmaps, and feature prioritization. I work closely with engineering teams and business leaders to translate customer needs into beautiful, customer-focused solutions. Notably, I was part of the team that launched all B2C products, including innovative AI-driven solutions such as Chat MTG.
Mar 2020 -
Apr 2021
Product Designer @ ArcTouch (Brazil and USA)
As a product designer at ArcTouch, I collaborated with product teams to create wireframes, user flows, mock-ups, and prototypes. I led product design for Intermex and worked with notable clients such as HP, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, and Toyota’s Raymond Corp. I also helped Datafaction, a City National Bank’s Fintech SaaS company, with the UI and UX for their first mobile app. Additionally, I conducted design workshops and led the development of the first accessible apps at ArcTouch.
Mar 2020 -
Apr 2021
Product Designer @ ArcTouch (Brazil and USA)
As a product designer at ArcTouch, I collaborated with product teams to create wireframes, user flows, mock-ups, and prototypes. I led product design for Intermex and worked with notable clients such as HP, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, and Toyota’s Raymond Corp. I also helped Datafaction, a City National Bank’s Fintech SaaS company, with the UI and UX for their first mobile app. Additionally, I conducted design workshops and led the development of the first accessible apps at ArcTouch.
Mar 2020 -
Apr 2021
Product Designer @ ArcTouch (Brazil and USA)
As a product designer at ArcTouch, I collaborated with product teams to create wireframes, user flows, mock-ups, and prototypes. I led product design for Intermex and worked with notable clients such as HP, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, and Toyota’s Raymond Corp. I also helped Datafaction, a City National Bank’s Fintech SaaS company, with the UI and UX for their first mobile app. Additionally, I conducted design workshops and led the development of the first accessible apps at ArcTouch.
Mar 2020 -
Apr 2021
Product Designer @ ArcTouch (Brazil and USA)
As a product designer at ArcTouch, I collaborated with product teams to create wireframes, user flows, mock-ups, and prototypes. I led product design for Intermex and worked with notable clients such as HP, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, and Toyota’s Raymond Corp. I also helped Datafaction, a City National Bank’s Fintech SaaS company, with the UI and UX for their first mobile app. Additionally, I conducted design workshops and led the development of the first accessible apps at ArcTouch.
Aug 2018 -
Jun 2019
Lead Designer @ DConsumer (Brazil)
DConsumer was a startup developed through an accelerator program, focused on creating a BI dashboard for the pharmaceutical industry. This product managed inventory and orders placed by pharmacies and distributors. As the lead designer, I spearheaded the design for both mobile and desktop BI dashboard products, ensuring a seamless user experience across platforms.
Aug 2018 -
Jun 2019
Lead Designer @ DConsumer (Brazil)
DConsumer was a startup developed through an accelerator program, focused on creating a BI dashboard for the pharmaceutical industry. This product managed inventory and orders placed by pharmacies and distributors. As the lead designer, I spearheaded the design for both mobile and desktop BI dashboard products, ensuring a seamless user experience across platforms.
Aug 2018 -
Jun 2019
Lead Designer @ DConsumer (Brazil)
DConsumer was a startup developed through an accelerator program, focused on creating a BI dashboard for the pharmaceutical industry. This product managed inventory and orders placed by pharmacies and distributors. As the lead designer, I spearheaded the design for both mobile and desktop BI dashboard products, ensuring a seamless user experience across platforms.
Aug 2018 -
Jun 2019
Lead Designer @ DConsumer (Brazil)
DConsumer was a startup developed through an accelerator program, focused on creating a BI dashboard for the pharmaceutical industry. This product managed inventory and orders placed by pharmacies and distributors. As the lead designer, I spearheaded the design for both mobile and desktop BI dashboard products, ensuring a seamless user experience across platforms.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyLabs (Brazil)
HeyLabs was created to meet the needs of MáximaTech, the leading technology company for large Brazilian industries and distributors, following the acquisition of HeyCheff. As the Lead Designer, I collaborated on the creation of MáximaTech’s unique Design System and designed its first e-commerce app and website. Additionally, I developed the connected login system, enabling clients to access all their products from a single platform.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyLabs (Brazil)
HeyLabs was created to meet the needs of MáximaTech, the leading technology company for large Brazilian industries and distributors, following the acquisition of HeyCheff. As the Lead Designer, I collaborated on the creation of MáximaTech’s unique Design System and designed its first e-commerce app and website. Additionally, I developed the connected login system, enabling clients to access all their products from a single platform.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyLabs (Brazil)
HeyLabs was created to meet the needs of MáximaTech, the leading technology company for large Brazilian industries and distributors, following the acquisition of HeyCheff. As the Lead Designer, I collaborated on the creation of MáximaTech’s unique Design System and designed its first e-commerce app and website. Additionally, I developed the connected login system, enabling clients to access all their products from a single platform.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyLabs (Brazil)
HeyLabs was created to meet the needs of MáximaTech, the leading technology company for large Brazilian industries and distributors, following the acquisition of HeyCheff. As the Lead Designer, I collaborated on the creation of MáximaTech’s unique Design System and designed its first e-commerce app and website. Additionally, I developed the connected login system, enabling clients to access all their products from a single platform.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyCheff (Brazil)
As the co-founder of this startup, I wore many hats, including Product Designer, Front-end Developer, and Marketing lead. HeyCheff aimed to help clients schedule lunch orders, saving time and avoiding lines at their favorite restaurants. We developed an app to facilitate this, along with white-labeled apps and websites for restaurants. Additionally, we provided a comprehensive dashboard for clients to manage their operations seamlessly. The design process for the HeyCheff dashboard was also the subject of my bachelor’s degree final project in Design at UFSC.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyCheff (Brazil)
As the co-founder of this startup, I wore many hats, including Product Designer, Front-end Developer, and Marketing lead. HeyCheff aimed to help clients schedule lunch orders, saving time and avoiding lines at their favorite restaurants. We developed an app to facilitate this, along with white-labeled apps and websites for restaurants. Additionally, we provided a comprehensive dashboard for clients to manage their operations seamlessly. The design process for the HeyCheff dashboard was also the subject of my bachelor’s degree final project in Design at UFSC.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyCheff (Brazil)
As the co-founder of this startup, I wore many hats, including Product Designer, Front-end Developer, and Marketing lead. HeyCheff aimed to help clients schedule lunch orders, saving time and avoiding lines at their favorite restaurants. We developed an app to facilitate this, along with white-labeled apps and websites for restaurants. Additionally, we provided a comprehensive dashboard for clients to manage their operations seamlessly. The design process for the HeyCheff dashboard was also the subject of my bachelor’s degree final project in Design at UFSC.
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2018
Co-founder and Lead Designer @ HeyCheff (Brazil)
As the co-founder of this startup, I wore many hats, including Product Designer, Front-end Developer, and Marketing lead. HeyCheff aimed to help clients schedule lunch orders, saving time and avoiding lines at their favorite restaurants. We developed an app to facilitate this, along with white-labeled apps and websites for restaurants. Additionally, we provided a comprehensive dashboard for clients to manage their operations seamlessly. The design process for the HeyCheff dashboard was also the subject of my bachelor’s degree final project in Design at UFSC.
Skills
-> Discovery Sessions & Workshops
-> Wireframing
-> Rapid Prototyping
-> Interaction Design
-> UI & UX Design
-> AI
-> Design Systems
-> Accessibility (A11y)
Other Skills:
-> Front-end Development
-> Video Production & Editing
-> Marketing & Social Media
-> Illustration
-> AR & VR
Education
2021 - Now
UniBF
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2021 - Now
UniBF
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2021 - Now
UniBF
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2021 - Now
UniBF
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2020 - 2021
Deque University
Designing an Accessible User Experience Course
2020 - 2021
Deque University
Designing an Accessible User Experience Course
2020 - 2021
Deque University
Designing an Accessible User Experience Course
2020 - 2021
Deque University
Designing an Accessible User Experience Course
2012 - 2017
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2012 - 2017
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2012 - 2017
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2012 - 2017
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Graduate Degree in Design Thinking
2015 - 2016
State University of New Your Cobleskill (SUNNY)
Fully Funded Scholarship Recipient
2015 - 2016
State University of New Your Cobleskill (SUNNY)
Fully Funded Scholarship Recipient
2015 - 2016
State University of New Your Cobleskill (SUNNY)
Fully Funded Scholarship Recipient
2015 - 2016
State University of New Your Cobleskill (SUNNY)
Fully Funded Scholarship Recipient