I’m Eric: a product designer; a former chef; a plant collector; a cat enthusiast. I turn complex problems into user-centered solutions.
Work experience
MiBarr.io
Lead Designer | mibarr.io | March 2025 – Present | Remote (Mexico City Focus)
Leading all aspects of UX, UI, and Interaction Design for mibarr.io, a community-focused, map-based web application connecting people with local businesses and initiatives in Mexico City.
Defined and built the app's entire design system and visual identity from the ground up, taking the concept phase through to a fully designed, intuitive platform for discovery and interaction.
Designed key features for the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), including an innovative AI-powered menu creation tool specifically designed to help tech-unsavvy local businesses easily digitize and manage their menus.
Independently managed all design facets of the project, encompassing user flows, wireframing, high-fidelity design, interactive prototyping, and preparing detailed documentation for developer handoff.
Undertook a unique research and design process to create the mibarr.io logo, learning traditional Mexican rotulo lettering techniques and digitizing the resulting artwork to form the brand's authentic visual identity.
Exclusively utilized Gemini 2.5 as a key tool throughout the design process, from concept exploration to detailed design implementation.
Collaborating closely with two developers to translate the design vision into a functional and engaging product.
ApricotLaw
UX Researcher / UI Designer | ApricotLaw | June 2024 – February 2025 | Remote
Conduct comprehensive UX audits of law firm websites, identifying design gaps and optimizing user journeys to improve navigation efficiency and increase user engagement.
Apply data-driven design improvements based on user research using tools like HotJar and Google Analytics, enhancing user experience and resulting in longer session durations, reduced bounce rates, and a significant rise in contact form submissions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to design visually appealing and user-centric high-ranking websites, fostering trust between potential clients and attorneys while balancing aesthetics and functionality.
Lead the creation of custom websites from scratch, collaborating closely with developers to ensure pixel-perfect execution and seamless integration of AI-driven solutions, delivering measurable increases in client conversion rates and business outcomes.
Implement UX/design-related SEO quality of life improvements on client sites, such as creating schema and fixing 404 errors, which enhanced Google search engine rankings and increased site visibility.
Execute responsive visual design enhancements on mobile interfaces to ensure optimal user experience across devices.
Develop low-fidelity wireframes using Figma, streamlining early-stage design feedback and enabling rapid iteration cycles.
Develop and implement web best practices, ensuring consistent brand identity and user experience across multiple client platforms.
Integrate accessibility standards (WCAG) across digital platforms to ensure compliance, broaden audience reach, and enhance UX for users with disabilities.
HotSchedules
Product Designer | Fourth / HotSchedules | February 2022 – February 2024 | Remote
Played a key role in designing new features for HotSchedules software, addressing specific enterprise customer requests and delivering tailored solutions that aligned with user needs.
Facilitated seamless collaboration between Product Owners/Managers and the development team, ensuring the smooth handoff of completed features and consistent on-time delivery.
Improved team efficiency and project success by actively participating in weekly development, scrum, and product meetings, enhancing communication between global developers and the local Product team.
Elevated the HotSchedules UI by designing new components for the existing library and successfully implementing the BaseWeb design system, leading to a more consistent and user-friendly interface.
Developed interactive prototypes using Figma while aligning design intent with stakeholder expectations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams during bi-weekly sprint retrospectives to integrate user feedback, refining prototype usability and leading to an in crease in customer satisfaction
Implemented atomic design principles to modularize the design process, enhancing reusability and efficiency of UI components, resulting in a reduction in design-to-development handoff time.
Attended Agile sprints to design and iterate on user-centric features, resulting in an improvement in project delivery timelines and alignment with cross-functional team goals.
Skills
UX & Product Design: User Research (Data-Driven), Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Design Thinking, Design Systems, Prototyping (Low-High Fidelity), Usability Testing, Accessibility (WCAG), Responsive Design, Mobile App Design, Website Design, AI Integration in Design Process, Branding & Visual Identity.
Tools & Technologies: Figma & FigJam, BaseWeb Design System, HotJar, Google Analytics, ChatGPT / Gemini 2.5 / OpenAI, Miro, Asana, Rally, Lyssna, Microsoft Teams, Confluence, Google Office Suite, OtterAI, WordPress, Elementor, Webflow.
Methodologies & Collaboration: Agile Methodologies (Scrum), Cross-functional Collaboration, Design Handoff, Stakeholder Communication, Feedback Integration.
Education
UX Design Bootcamp | DesignLab | June 2021 – February 2022
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I'm Eric
Originally from NYC, I spent over a decade in the service industry as a line cook and executive chef, where I developed problem-solving, creativity, and an eye for detail. Running my own award-winning ramen restaurant in Steamboat Springs, CO, taught me how to create memorable experiences and manage complex operations. During the pandemic I transitioned to Product Design, leveraging these skills to deliver user-centered, impactful solutions.
Now, as a Product Designer, I help our clients optimize UIs, integrate AI-driven solutions, and streamline workflows to turn phone calls and form submissions into tangible results. I specialize in building custom websites from scratch and work closely with developers to bring client visions to life with clean, intuitive designs grounded in research and user feedback.
I’m comfortable collaborating across time zones and working remotely with teams worldwide. While I’m open to relocation, I’ve found remote work provides flexibility and a fresh perspective on design challenges.
When I’m not designing, you can find me collecting plants, daydreaming about road trips, playing volleyball, wishing I had a motorcycle again, petting cats, and enjoying the local food scene in whichever city I happen to be in right now.
