Education

Master of Engineering, Design • 千葉大学 Chiba University

Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship Awardee, Embassy
October 2022 - September 2024


UX Certification • Wizeline Academy
UX Design, 2021


Design and Visual Communication • Universidad Marista
Bachelor’s degree, 2011-2015

Experience

UX Designer • Wizeline

January 2022 — September 2022

  • Conducted user research and facilitated workshops for Wizeline’s internal projects to identify user needs and align teams on design priorities. Assisted with user testing for external client initiatives, supporting the collection and analysis of usability data.

  • Assigned to Dow Jones as a UX Architect to support the migration of a legacy B2B publisher tool to a new, user-centric platform. Defined user flows and designed mid-fidelity wireframes, validated in collaboration with stakeholders and engineers, to guide MVP development.

  • Contributed to the Dow Jones cross-brand design system, auditing and creating components, defining UX best practices, and documenting assets in Figma and Confluence. Ensured compliance with WCAG standards to deliver accessible, consistent designs across digital products (e.g., The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch).


Senior Designer • Fórmula de Lanzamiento

April 2021 - December 2021

  • Enhanced the company’s visual identity, creating engaging visuals for marketing digital products across social media platforms to improve brand recognition and audience engagement.

  • Designed and delivered wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs for mobile and web-based products, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience aligned with user and business goals.


Lead Graphic Designer • Natgas

July 2017 - March 2020

  • Developed key branding assets for national advertising campaigns and subsidiary projects, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and audience needs. Collaborated with and mentored junior designers, fostering quality and consistency across all visual deliverables.

  • Appointed as the key design contributor for UI/UX initiatives, collaborating closely with the engineering team and product managers to bridge the gap in a company without a dedicated UX team. Designed and tested user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for mobile, web, and in-house software, aligning designs with real-world user needs and business goals.

  • Conducted user research through focus groups, interviews, and onsite usability testing at natural gas stations, identifying pain points and gathering actionable insights to enhance product usability.

Skills

  • Skilled in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.

  • Expertise in user research, information architecture, and interaction design.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and usability testing.

  • Proficient in Figma, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

  • Experienced in workshop facilitation, competitive analysis, and persona development.

  • Effective communicator with a focus on collaboration and clear design handoff documentation.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Workshops

  • New Systems & Services Using AI Tools
    Wuppertal University / Chiba University
    2023

  • AI Image Generators Data Visualization
    Parsons School of Design
    2023

Languages

  • Spanish: Native

  • English: Fluent

  • 日本語: 中級

Let's work together!

magueralm@gmail.com

Let's work together!

magueralm@gmail.com

Let's work together!

magueralm@gmail.com