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Oscar Font
• Senior Product Designer.
• UX strategist, researcher, critical thinking, system thinking.
• Cross-functional collaborator, empath listener.
• Solving complex B2B SaaS challenges.
• Seasoned and T-shaped designer with depth and breadth.
• Originally from Barcelona, Spain, and now based in Austin, TX, USA
Workshop: UX Skills
In my spare time, I conducted an online workshop for over 30+ designers focused on UX skills throughout various stages of the design process.
The goal was to learn what strengths and weaknesses other designers have when going through the design process.
The event was a great success and garnered fantastic feedback from attendees.
Driving Success
After working with tech startups for 7+ years, here are my top 2 challenges I've helped solve:
At Databook, I effectively decomposed complex problems into manageable tasks, enabling my team to grasp the full scope of the challenges. This included leading the development of a new notifications system and integrating insights with Slack, which resulted in a 20% improvement in user engagement and a 24% adoption rate of integrated features. By thoroughly researching and documenting the problem space, I instilled confidence in our ability to deliver innovative solutions. I successfully delivered on time the MVP1 as well as the long term vision being able to provide scalable solutions.
Learn more about my work at Databook.
At Billups, where I served as the sole full-stack designer and owner, I contributed to the development of a new ecosystem comprising two platforms and a novel design system built from the ground up utilizing Material UI. This involved navigating a traditional industry with limited digitalization and ensuring solutions were both innovative and scalable. Collaborating with the Director of Product, we defined product areas and their functions, then translated these into intuitive user experiences that empowered Planners to create superior proposals more efficiently, driving faster deal closures. There was a large amount of user data and tasks involved in creating the new ecosystem. This created a huge impact since the team departure from the legacy system and paved the way for making this vision a reality.
Who I Am
Experience: Strategic UX Product Designer with 7+ years of experience solving complex B2B SaaS challenges through systems thinking, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, user-centric design and active listening for small, and medium-sized startups.
Owner: Self-driven and self-motivated to work through any challenges by leading product optimization to deliver scalable solutions that streamline user processes.
Collaborator - Giver: Actively contribute to the team's success by offering support, insights, and ideas. Empathetic and positive.
Customer Focused: Deep empathy for users and a passion for creating intuitive, impactful designs.
Agile: Can balance elegant and scrappy solutions based on user and business needs. Works well during ambiguity, leveraging system and design thinking.
Management: Understands creative processes and project management best practices. Maintains workflows, reviews, and schedules across multiple partners and departments.
Orchestrator: Understand the art of prioritization and can break apart large projects into meaningful, smaller pieces. Know how to organize information quickly, and have excellent documentation, organizational, time management and presentation skills.
Storyteller: Can effectively convey design concepts and rationale to various stakeholders. Good at explaining complex things in simple terms.
Team Player: Has strong partnership experience with product management and engineering in the problem space as well as collaborating with other designers in the solution space. Can fluently speak to business, product and technical needs.
Interpersonal: Has excellent interpersonal skills and can establish trust, credibility, and influence through exceptional work.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in design tools like Figma and Miro. Familiarity with HTML and CSS.
Innovative Mindset: Excited to explore new technologies, like AI, to enhance product design and user experience.
Personal Growth: Prioritizes personal growth, is open-minded to change, and speaks fluent English and Spanish.
What I Can Do
End-to-End Design: Lead the entire product design process from concept to completion, ensuring seamless integration and user experience across the entire platform as I did in Notifications and integrations for Databook as well as the creation of the ecosystem at Billups.
Problem-solving: Simplify complex issues by dividing large problems into smaller, more manageable components.
User Research: Conduct user research to uncover deep insights into user needs and behaviors. Transform these insights into engaging design solutions that both delight users and meet business goals.
UX Strategy: Own and drive the design strategy and optimization of processes in the production lifecycle including balancing business and user needs, forecasting, planning, scoping, design reviews, early testing and delivery.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility. When Billups acquired a team in Russia, I proactively approached the team with documentation and suggesting process improvements.
UI: Experienced UI Designer specializing in user-centered design, interaction design, and responsive design for desktop and mobile applications. Skilled at creating visually appealing and intuitive interfaces. Proficient in Figma for prototyping and user testing.
Design Systems: Developed and maintained Billups design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across all product lines.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented design team environment. I have experience of conducting the UX skills workshop for over 30 designers.
Work Remotely
I thrive in remote work environments, where accountability and clear documentation are essential for effective asynchronous collaboration.
Throughout the week, I maintain daily communication with my product manager and engineer to prioritize and address urgent tasks. Depending on the project phase, I also collaborate with fellow designers to review and provide feedback on each other's work.
While I appreciate the benefits of remote work, I also value in-person interactions. When the need arises, I visit the office to participate in brainstorming sessions or engage in more intensive collaborative efforts.
In My Free Time
💡 I'm a naturally curious individual, I have a growth mindset seeking to grow and learn new things.
🤖 Interest in AI and how it impacts software development with no-code tools and getting experience with vibe coding.
🌳 Enjoy time in nature, exploring new sights, and embarking on road trips throughout the Pacific Northwest.
🎾 Find pickleball incredibly fun and enjoy being part of the wonderful community!
✈️ Traveling is a passion of mine! Originally from Barcelona, I love visiting home and exploring new countries.
🕺 The live music scene in Portland is fantastic.
🌮 I love discovering new restaurants with friends.