Carolina Pinto

Carolina Pinto

UI/UX Designer
Lisbon, PT.

About

Results-driven UI/UX Designer with over 3 years of experience specializing in scalable web systems and user-centric digital products. Expert in mobile-first UX, usability testing, and cross-functional collaboration, consistently translating complex user needs into intuitive designs that significantly boost sales and streamline workflows.

Skills

Design Methodologies

Scalable Design Systems, Mobile First & Responsive Design, UX Research & Testing, Usability & Accessibility, Agile Design Processes.

Collaboration & Workflow

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Notion, Miro, ClickUp.

Design Tools

Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Framer, Webflow, Hotjar.

Work

Surf Eye
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UI/UX Designer

Summary

As a UI/UX Designer, Carolina optimized core conversion flows and enhanced user experience for a significant user base, driving substantial sales growth.

Highlights

Optimized core conversion flows by leading usability testing and leveraging deep research insights, resulting in a 70% increase in sales within 8 months.

Directed and implemented a mobile-first strategy for 70% of the user base, significantly enhancing mobile accessibility and reducing user purchase time by 66% (3x faster).

Designed and implemented a scalable web framework that reduced repetitive design work by 30% and enabled rapid expansion across 10+ client platforms.

Developed and maintained a robust multi-brand design system, ensuring consistent user experiences across all touchpoints and accelerating team workflows.

Streamlined design-to-development handoffs using ClickUp and dev tools, reducing production time by 25% and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.

Massimo Dutti
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Style Advisor

Summary

As a Style Advisor, Carolina cultivated client relationships and identified preferences to increase upsells and contribute to daily revenue growth.

Highlights

Identified customer preferences through real-time observation, contributing to daily revenue growth and increased upsells.

Cultivated strong client relationships through personalized styling, directly improving customer retention and satisfaction.

Doggin
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Founder & Designer

Summary

As Founder & Designer, Carolina spearheaded the creation and launch of an e-commerce platform, establishing brand identity and boosting conversion rates.

Highlights

Designed and launched a user-friendly e-commerce platform, successfully establishing the brand's digital presence and driving initial online sales.

Developed a cohesive visual identity across all channels, significantly strengthening brand recognition and trust.

Boosted conversion rates by 16% through strategic A/B-tested email campaigns and targeted marketing initiatives.

Projects

Magna Matriz App

Freelance

Summary

Designed an interactive application to significantly enhance tourist engagement during guided tuk tuk tours.

Education

IADE

Postgraduate

Web UI/UX Design

University of Lisbon / FAAP

BA

Fashion Design

Languages

Portuguese

Native

Spanish

Fluent

English

Native

German

Basic