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Marco Ramos

UX/UI Designer | Design Systems & User Research Expert

About Me

Hi, I’m Marco. I’m a Product Designer based in Madrid, originally from Amsterdam, and I approach design with a mix of what I call "senior junior" energy. Before moving into UX/UI, I spent over 12 years in operations and digital publications for an architectural firm. That experience taught me how to handle stakeholders, manage clear workflows, and keep things organised, but I’ve now found my true home in the creative side of building products. I bring the maturity of a seasoned professional to the table, but I still have the fresh, curious mindset of someone who never wants to stop learning. My focus is on creating digital experiences that are simple and human-centered, whether I’m designing a complex search flow or a new onboarding process. I don't just want to make things look pretty; I want to solve practical problems that make someone’s day a little easier. I’m highly skilled in Figma, but I also keep my hands in the technical side with a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript so I can speak the same language as the developers I work with. I’m a native Dutch speaker and I’m fluent in English. My Spanish is still a work in progress, but I’m getting there. When I’m not pushed up against a screen, you’ll usually find me practicing Thai boxing, doing yoga, or exploring the restaurant scene here in Madrid. I believe in bringing a bit of Northern European pragmatism and a lot of heart to every team I join, and I’m ready to jump in and start building something great together.

Jurisdiction

Spain | Netherlands

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience0-5 years
Current StatusActive
UX/UI product designer
2024 - Present

- Owning UX/UI for Urbiqo marketplace across onboarding, search, profiles, chat and payments, taking features from discovery to developer handoff. - Designing role-based account verification for a two-sided marketplace (provider and renter flows), delivered as high-fidelity Figma screens and interactive prototypes to de-risk implementation. - Conducting user interviews and usability tests to refine flows, clarify requirements and prioritise roadmap improvements for launch. - Conducted 8+ interviews and 10+ usability tests to prioritise roadmap improvements. - Building and maintained a component library and visual foundations in Figma (Auto Layout, variables, reusable patterns) to keep UI consistent and speed up delivery. - Collaborating closely with founder and developers to define scope, balance constraints and iterate quickly while keeping user experience cohesive.​​

Ops manager and Digital Publication Designer
2007 - 2023

Operations & Project Coordination - Oversaw daily operations and led the firm’s internal transition toward more design- and technology-driven initiatives. - Coordinated acquisition projects and managed the end-to-end development of complex proposals. - Managed interdisciplinary teams to ensure the timely delivery of proposals and design-driven initiatives. - Standardised the company’s visual identity by designing and maintaining official templates, branded assets, and business cards to ensure consistency across all touch-points. Stakeholder & Community Engagement - Facilitated workshops and meetings involving a wide range of external stakeholders, including neighbourhoods, government representatives, and clients, to align architecture projects with community and business needs. - Acted as the in-house digital product and brand designer, bridging the gap between traditional architectural practices and modern digital needs. Digital Production & Marketing - Led desktop publishing (DTP) efforts, producing high-quality marketing materials and visual assets for client presentations. - Developed wireframes and prototypes in Figma and Adobe XD for various internal and client-facing digital tools. - Collaborated across departments with marketers, developers, and leadership to ship user-centered digital products like dashboards and web interfaces.

Education

Diploma of UX/UI designIronhack (Remote)
2025 - 2025
Diploma of UX/UI designFaculty of Art & The City (Amsterdam)
2024 - 2024
Diploma of Graphic designFaculty of Art & The City (Amsterdam)
2024 - 2024

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Dutch