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Kenneth Mattos
Visual Product Designer

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Residence:
U.S.A
City:
Irvine
Languages:
English, Spanish

EDUCATION

B.F.A, GRAPHIC DESIGN
CAL STATE LONG BEACH
MAY 18, 2021
• PRESIDENTS LIST 2020
• GPA: CSULB 3.565
A.A., GRAPHIC DESIGN
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
MAY 31,2018
ASSOCIATE ARTS DEGREE
• GRAPHIC DESIGN
• DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
• COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
CERTIFICATION
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
AUGUST 2017
DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
• A - GRAPHIC DESIGN
• B - WEB DESIGN

SKILLS

WEB/UI DESIGN:
• Figma/XD
• HTML & CSS
• WordPress, Shopify, Duda
• Web Design
• User Experience (UX)
• User Interface (UI)
• User-centered Design
• Product Design
• Usability Testing
• Brand Design
• Prototyping
• Design System
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Product Innovation
• Strategic Decision
• Design Skills
ADOBE:
• Photoshop
• illustrator
• Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• InDesign
• Adobe CC
MICROSOFT:
• Visio
• Word
• Powerpoint
• Google Slides
• Excel

Discover my Design
Experience Below!

I specialize in UX/UI, website, and layout design. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, WordPress, Shopify & Duda, I create marketing collateral and websites for tech clients. My design approach is user-centered with a focus on empathy. I communicate well, thrive in teams or solo, and seek growth opportunities.

*Due to confidentiality agreements with previous employers, my portfolio is incomplete. Please contact me for more information.

Discover my Design Experience Below!

I specialize in UX/UI, website, and layout design. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, WordPress, Shopify & Duda, I create marketing collateral and websites for tech clients. My design approach is user-centered with a focus on empathy. I communicate well, thrive in teams or solo, and seek growth opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

VISUAL DESIGNER, NIKE

REMOTE
NOV 2022 - FEB 20224
  • As a Visual/Web Design self-motivated Lead, I oversaw the web interface ideation and the creative design process, ensuring consistency for new technology while working independently. I also created sketches, wireframes, interactive designs, motion graphics, and mockups aligned with research and branding.
    • Utilized Figma, XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, visual & digital illustration and Duda to successfully deliver 20+ projects, leading to enhanced user experience and achieved increased stakeholder & senior leaders satisfaction.
    • By managing processes for five internal websites averaging five pages each, we improved efficiency end-to-end and productivity through project management, while also streamlining pixel-perfect design standards and maintaining attention to detail.
  • I designed six 45-second engaging educational material, hype, and promo videos in three weeks, boosting user engagement and brand visibility.
    • Enhanced presentation designs in PowerPoint & Keynote through Adobe Illustrator, contributing to a 25% improvement in visual appeal and overall effectiveness of presentations.
  • Presented all visual design projects to Nike senior leadership, resulting in increased brand engagement and driving successful growth.

SR. VISUAL PRODUCT DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
APRIL 2024 - PRESENT

  • Spearheaded end-to-end visual design processes, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and standards for B2B/B2C best practices, while developing and maintaining a cohesive visual design.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into visually engaging solutions, producing high-fidelity mockups and impactful vision decks to gather feedback and inform product investments, showcasing creative problem-solving skills.

  • Mentored team members, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, while staying updated on industry trends and implementing lean design practices for quality and efficiency.

  • Demonstrated expertise in Human-Centered Design (HCD), guiding software interactions to prioritize user needs, and proficiency in end-to-end UX design, from sketching to evaluation, ensuring optimal user experiences, while effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, and uphold accessibility standards and security considerations for digital products.

  • Consultant (Project Based)

UX/VISUAL DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
SEPT 2021 - MARCH 2024
  • As a customer-centric designer, I specialized in creating pixel-perfect visual comps by incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data. I have successfully led 50+ projects from conceptualization to implementation, while fostering strong work relationships with the team. The main focus was to enhance brand visibility and drive marketing objectives by utilizing interaction specifications and a data-driven design approach.
  • Managed development process involved incorporating industry trends to create user-friendly digital interfaces for web products and mobile apps. Achieved this through strategic thinking/planning, interaction design, and visual design. For the business objectives I incorporated user needs to create visual assets for our design library.
  • Led collaborations with energetic cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and user problems. Used best practices and analysis to build and maintain user journeys that effectively solved these problems while also improving CMS business needs and design specifications to enhance the overall product experience. My interpersonal skills have allowed me to facilitate onboarding processes that have reduced QA issues and ensured a smoother user experience.
  • FTE to Consultant (Project Based)

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ZILLOW

REMOTE
APRIL 2022 - SEPT 2022
  • Designed Zillow Vegas Tradeshow as part of 3 Designer Team partnership. Completed project within 2 months. Captivated 300+ attendees, enhancing the product development.
    • Created Zillow Unlock animation welcome webpage login splash screen, email mockups for Lifecycles and banners.
    • Completed and designed overall layout/production design for Unlock Event App, including homepage and 8 additional pages.
      • Project initiative used design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, & Illustrator to create interactive designs, wireframes, design systems, and mock-ups ranging from low-fi to high-fi.
      • Created a 3D Tradeshow mockup master to streamline the design process, resulting in 20% increased efficiency for quick revision design presentations and print production designs.
  • Designed materials that were approved by eight stakeholders, resulting in improved communication and brand alignment.
    • Designed materials that were approved by eight stakeholders, resulting in improved communication and brand alignment.
    • Consistently delivered eight high-quality projects per stakeholder, reducing turnaround time by 50% and increasing client satisfaction.
    • Produced impactful visual designs utilizing technical needs to create cutting edge creative work, contributing to growth in marketing objectives achievement.

WEB DEV/GRAPHIC DESIGNER, CDE INC

IRVINE, CA
JUNE 2021 - SEPT 2021
  • Elevated creative assets of three brands with motion, digital space experience, entertainment, and ecommerce web design. Social media content, email, marketplace, and text campaigns boosted engagement and brand social trend recognition.
    • I have redesigned the accessibility, visual aesthetics, interactive features for new technology, and branding designs to meet the stakeholders’ needs and art direction trend expectations.
    • Our team focused on being a problem solver, ensuring adaptability for consumer-facing improvements while maintaining high design standards for complex concept projects and constantly adapting to rapidly changing requirements.
    • Crafted style guide design, ensuring consistent brand identity across all platforms and materials.
    • Completed projects utilizing Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, OCEANSIDE HEALTH LLC

ORANGE, CA
SEP 2019 - JAN 2021
  • Led designs for five brands and updated Storefronts on Amazon
    • Designed Electronic Brand Content, and 24 products to fit brand style in the digital, print, and web design space.
    • Consistency across all deliverables with brand alignment for visual storytelling through designs.
    • I implemented a tracking system that improved accountability and product performance and led to clear consumer-facing buyer improvements.
    • Completed projects utilizing Photoshop, illustrator, and XD

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, CITY OF SANTA ANA | CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

SANTA ANA, CA
APR. 2016 - SEP 2019
  • Lead designer for the 150th Anniversary, designed all assets, project timeline four months
    • As part of a collaborative team, I contributed to problem-solving the digital product management and technical solutions of the City of Santa Ana’s website. Our focus was on redesigning the digital landscape and the public service side to improve functionality and efficiency throughout the city and for its employees.
    • Web design, Accessibility, Logo, and Banner designs for physical and virtual marketing materials and social media for full visual storytelling effect. Which includes the following items (Pull-up/Retractable, Backwall Display/Pop Display, Step & Repeat, Pole/Post, Promotional, Event, Custom Event Tents/Pop-ups, Table cover/throws, & Podium).
    • Project completed utilizing XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Designed weekly City Newsletters and headers that were circulated to over 300,000 residents.
  • Collaborated with five departments to turn given data & reports into infographics, charts & graphs for PowerPoint presentations.

VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER, KALEO REAL ESTATE

ORANGE COUNTY, CA
MAY. 2015 - JUNE. 2021
  • Developed all engaging proposals based on data visualization and advertisement designs for clients, partners, and the public and to support marketing and sales teams.
  • Collaborated with Marketing and sales manager and brokers to create layout designs. Managed multiple projects with various timelines to build broker team brand identity on various platforms.
  • Delivered all design projects on time and within budget, aligned with marketing goals, and managed tight deadlines from multiple stakeholders regarding their goal setting and passion.
  • Completed and edited projects in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
MAY. 2018 - JUNE. 2018
  • Designed all assets for hospitality designs such as Bars, Restaurants, and convenience stores for all of California and Florida in a fast-paced environment.
  • Created Advertising/Marketing materials by designing and editing physical and virtual marketing materials.
  • As a creative thinker, I utilized my organizational skills and work ethic to effectively manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with ABC laws and company guidelines.

WEB VISUAL DESIGN INTERN, McLeod & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

NEWPORT BEACH, CA
NOV. 2009 - JUNE. 2010
  • Revamped website layout, boosting user engagement. Strengthened brand image through logo redesign, resulting in a 30% increase in customer trust and recognition.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

VISUAL DESIGNER, NIKE

REMOTE
NOV 2022 - FEB 20224
  • As a Visual/Web Design self-motivated Lead, I oversaw the web interface ideation and the creative design process, ensuring consistency while working independently. I also created wireframes, interactive designs, motion graphics, and mockups aligned with research and branding.
    • Utilized Figma, XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, visual & digital illustration and Duda to successfully deliver 20+ projects, leading to enhanced user experience and achieved increased stakeholder & senior leaders satisfaction.
    • Streamlining pixel perfect design standards with attention to detail by maintaining processes for five internal Global Tech websites, averaging five pages each, improved end-to-end efficiency and productivity.
  • I created six 45-second engaging educational material, hype, and promo videos in three weeks, boosting user engagement and brand visibility.
    • Enhanced presentation design in PowerPoint & Keynote through Adobe Illustrator, contributing to a 25% improvement in visual appeal and overall effectiveness of presentations.
  • Presented all visual design projects to Nike senior leadership, resulting in increased brand engagement and driving successful growth.
Show More
Show Less

SR. VISUAL PRODUCT DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
APRIL 2024 - PRESENT

  • Spearheaded end-to-end visual design processes, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and standards for B2B/B2C best practices, while developing and maintaining a cohesive visual design.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into visually engaging solutions, producing high-fidelity mockups and impactful vision decks to gather feedback and inform product investments, showcasing creative problem-solving skills.

  • Mentored team members, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, while staying updated on industry trends and implementing lean design practices for quality and efficiency.

  • Demonstrated expertise in Human-Centered Design (HCD), guiding software interactions to prioritize user needs, and proficiency in end-to-end UX design, from sketching to evaluation, ensuring optimal user experiences, while effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, and uphold accessibility standards and security considerations for digital products.

  • Consultant (Project Based)
Show More
Show Less

UX/VISUAL DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
SEPT 2021 - MAR 2024
  • Implemented innovative quality assurance strategies to enhance corporate brand visibility and resonate with target audience.
  • Improved responsive web design flow collaboration with product designers and Devs through brainstorming roadmaps, led to a 15% increase in product design efficiency and a more unified product design.
  • Overall development processes include strategic planning, visual design, layout, interaction design, prototyping, digital products, iconography, publishing, typography, visual systems, and user testing for web products and mobile screens.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams through effective verbal communication skills and writing to improve Content Management Systems, design specifications for new interfaces, and ensure seamless integration, which decreased QA issues and enhanced overall product quality.
  • Implementing a user-friendly interface for internal tools enhanced the experience design content creation process, resulting in an increase in content output.
  • FTE to Consultant (Project Based)
Show More
Show Less

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ZILLOW

REMOTE
APRIL 2022 - SEPT 2022
  • Designed Zillow Vegas Tradeshow as part of 3 Designer Team partnership. Completed project within 2 months. Captivated 300+ attendees, enhancing the product development.
    • Created Zillow Unlock animation welcome webpage login splash screen, email mockups for Lifecycles and banners.
    • Completed and designed overall layout/production design for Unlock Event App, including homepage and 8 additional pages.
      • Project initiative used design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, & Illustrator to create interactive designs, wireframes, design systems, and mock-ups ranging from low-fi to high-fi.
      • Created a 3D Tradeshow mockup master to streamline design process, resulting in 20% increased efficiency for design presentations.
  • Designed materials that were approved by eight stakeholders, resulting in improved communication and brand alignment.
    • Consistently delivered eight high-quality projects per stakeholder, reducing turnaround time by 50% and increasing client satisfaction.
    • Produced impactful visual designs utilizing technical skills to create cutting edge creative work, contributing to a 20% growth in marketing objectives achievement.
Show More
Show Less

WEB DEV/GRAPHIC DESIGNER, CDE INC

IRVINE, CA
JUNE 2021 - SEPT 2021
  • Elevated creative assets of three brands with motion, digital experience, and ecommerce web design. Social media content, email, marketplace, and text campaigns boosted engagement and brand social trend recognition.
    • I have redesigned the accessibility, visual aesthetics, interactive features, and branding designs to meet the stakeholders’ needs and art direction trend expectations.
    • While maintaining designs at high standards for complex projects, adaptability to rapidly changing requirements is constantly focused on and problem-solving is ensured.
    • Crafted style guide design, ensuring consistent brand identity across all platforms and materials.
    • Completed projects utilizing Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
Show More
Show Less

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, OCEANSIDE HEALTH LLC

ORANGE, CA
SEP 2019 - JAN 2021
  • Led designs for five brands and updated Storefronts on Amazon
    • Designed Electronic Brand Content, and 24 products to fit brand style in the digital, print, and web design space.
    • Consistency across all deliverables with brand alignment for storytelling through designs.
    • Completed projects utilizing Photoshop, illustrator, and XD
Show More
Show Less

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, CITY OF SANTA ANA | CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

SANTA ANA, CA
APR. 2016 - SEP 2019
  • Lead designer for the 150th Anniversary, designed all assets, project timeline four months
    • Web design, Accessibility, Logo, and Banner designs for physical and virtual marketing materials and social media for full storytelling effect. In which include the following items (Pull-up/Retractable, Backwall Display/Pop Display, Step & Repeat, Pole/Post, Promotional, Event, Custom Event Tents/Pop-ups, Table cover/throws & Podium).
    • Project completed utilizing XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Designed weekly City Newsletters and headers that were circulated to over 300,000 residents.
  • Collaborated with five departments to turn given data & reports into infographics, charts & graphs for PowerPoint presentations.
Show More
Show Less

VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER, KALEO REAL ESTATE

ORANGE COUNTY, CA
MAY. 2015 - JUNE. 2021
  • Developed all visually engaging proposals and advertisement designs for clients, partners, and the public and to support marketing and sales teams.
  • Collaborated with Marketing and sales managers and brokers to create layout designs. Managed multiple projects with various timelines to build broker team brand identity on various platforms.
  • Delivered all design projects on time and within budget, aligned with marketing goals, and managed tight deadlines from multiple stakeholders regarding their goal setting and passion.
  • Completed and edited projects in Adobe Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Show More
Show Less

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
MAY. 2018 - JUNE. 2018
  • Designed all assets for Bars, Restaurants, and convenience stores for all of California and Florida in a fast-paced environment.
  • Created Advertising/Marketing materials by designing and editing physical and virtual marketing materials.
  • As a creative thinker, I implemented a creative strategy, utilized organizational skills to manage multiple design projects, and met deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with ABC laws and company guidelines.
Show More
Show Less
Profile_Circular.1
Kenneth Mattos
UX/Visual Designer | Product Designer
Branding/Layout Design
PDF
Linkedin
Email
PDF
CV
Linkedin
Email
Residence:
U.S.A
City:
Irvine
Languages:
English, Spanish
*Due to confidentiality agreements with previous employers, my portfolio is incomplete.
Please contact me for more information.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

VISUAL DESIGNER, NIKE

REMOTE
NOV 2022 - FEB 20224
  • As a Visual/Web Design self-motivated Lead, I oversaw the web interface ideation and the creative design process, ensuring consistency for new technology while working independently. I also created sketches, wireframes, interactive designs, motion graphics, and mockups aligned with research and branding.
    • Utilized Figma, XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, visual & digital illustration and Duda to successfully deliver 20+ projects, leading to enhanced user experience and achieved increased stakeholder & senior leaders satisfaction.
    • By managing processes for five internal websites averaging five pages each, we improved efficiency end-to-end and productivity through project management, while also streamlining pixel-perfect design standards and maintaining attention to detail.
    • By managing processes for five internal websites averaging five pages each, we improved efficiency end-to-end and productivity through project management, while also streamlining pixel-perfect design standards and maintaining attention to detail.
  • I designed six 45-second engaging educational material, hype, and promo videos in three weeks, boosting user engagement and brand visibility.
    • Enhanced presentation designs in PowerPoint & Keynote through Adobe Illustrator, contributing to a 25% improvement in visual appeal and overall effectiveness of presentations.
  • Presented all visual design projects to Nike senior leadership, resulting in increased brand engagement and driving successful growth.
Show More
Show Less

SR. VISUAL PRODUCT DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
APR 2024 - PRESENT

  • Spearheaded end-to-end visual design processes, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and standards for B2B/B2C best practices, while developing and maintaining a cohesive visual design.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into visually engaging solutions, producing high-fidelity mockups and impactful vision decks to gather feedback and inform product investments, showcasing creative problem-solving skills.

  • Mentored team members, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, while staying updated on industry trends and implementing lean design practices for quality and efficiency.

  • Demonstrated expertise in Human-Centered Design (HCD), guiding software interactions to prioritize user needs, and proficiency in end-to-end UX design, from sketching to evaluation, ensuring optimal user experiences, while effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, and uphold accessibility standards and security considerations for digital products.

  • Consultant (Project Based)
Show More
Show Less

UX/VISUAL DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
SEP 2021 - MAR 2024
  • Led the conceptualization and execution of 50+ design projects from briefs to completion from scratch, encompassing digital content and print best practices. Strengthened brand visibility and drove marketing objectives.
  • Overall development processes include strategic thinking / planning, visual design, interaction design, prototyping, service designs, user-friendly digital interfaces, iconography, publishing, visual systems, and user testing for web products and mobile screens.
  • Implemented innovative quality assurance strategies to enhance corporate brand visibility and resonate with target audience.
  • Improved collaboration between product designers and Devs through content strategy development, Jira for project requests, and brainstorming roadmaps resulted in increased product design efficiency and a more cohesive product design flow.
  • Collaborated and coordinated with cross-functional teams to transition from Asana to monday.com while ensuring reliability and keeping our CMS intact. The goal was to achieve seamless integration that would have a positive impact on our business and product experience.
Show More
Show Less

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ZILLOW

REMOTE
APR 2022 - SEP 2022
  • Designed Zillow Vegas Tradeshow as part of 3 Designer Team partnership. Completed project within 2 months. Captivated 300+ attendees, enhancing the product development.
    • Created Zillow Unlock animation welcome webpage login splash screen, email mockups for Lifecycles and banners.
    • Completed and designed overall layout/production design for Unlock Event App, including homepage and 8 additional pages
      • Project initiative used design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, & Illustrator to create interactive designs, wireframes, design systems, and mock-ups ranging from low-fi to high-fi.
      • Created a 3D Tradeshow mockup master to streamline the design process, resulting in 20% increased efficiency for quick revision design presentations and print production designs.
  • Designed materials that were approved by eight stakeholders, resulting in improved communication and brand alignment.
    • Consistently delivered eight high-quality projects per stakeholder, reducing turnaround time by 50% and increasing client satisfaction.
    • Produced impactful visual designs utilizing technical needs to create cutting edge creative work, contributing to growth in marketing objectives achievement.
Show More
Show Less

WEB DEV/GRAPHIC DESIGNER, CDE INC

IRVINE, CA
JUN 2021 - SEP 2021
  • Elevated creative assets of three brands with motion, digital space experience, entertainment, and ecommerce web design. Social media content, email, marketplace, and text campaigns boosted engagement and brand social trend recognition.
    • I have redesigned the accessibility, visual aesthetics, interactive features for new technology, and branding designs to meet the stakeholders’ needs and art direction trend expectations.
    • Our team focused on being a problem solver, ensuring adaptability for consumer-facing improvements while maintaining high design standards for complex concept projects and constantly adapting to rapidly changing requirements.
    • Crafted style guide design, ensuring consistent brand identity across all platforms and materials.
    • Completed projects utilizing Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
Show More
Show Less

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, OCEANSIDE HEALTH LLC

ORANGE, CA
SEP 2019 - JAN 2021
  • Led designs for five brands and updated Storefronts on Amazon
    • Designed Electronic Brand Content, and 24 products to fit brand style in the digital, print, and web design space.
    • Consistency across all deliverables with brand alignment for visual storytelling through designs.
    • I implemented a tracking system that improved accountability and product performance and led to clear consumer-facing buyer improvements.
    • Completed projects utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, and Adobe XD
Show More
Show Less

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, CITY OF SANTA ANA | CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

SANTA ANA, CA
APR. 2016 - SEP 2019
  • Lead designer for the 150th Anniversary, designed all assets, project timeline four months
    • As part of a collaborative team, I contributed to problem-solving the digital product management and technical solutions of the City of Santa Ana’s website. Our focus was on redesigning the digital landscape and the public service side to improve functionality and efficiency throughout the city and for its employees.
    • Web design, Accessibility, Logo, and Banner designs for physical and virtual marketing materials and social media for full visual storytelling effect. Which includes the following items (Pull-up/Retractable, Backwall Display/Pop Display, Step & Repeat, Pole/Post, Promotional, Event, Custom Event Tents/Pop-ups, Table cover/throws, & Podium).
    • Project completed utilizing XD, illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Designed weekly City Newsletters and headers that were circulated to over 300,000 residents.
  • Collaborated with five departments to turn given data & reports into infographics, charts & graphs for PowerPoint presentations.
Show More
Show Less

VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER, KALEO REAL ESTATE (REMOTE)

ORANGE COUNTY, CA
MAY 2015 - JUN 2021
  • Developed all engaging proposals based on data visualization and advertisement designs for clients, partners, and the public and to support marketing and sales teams.
  • Collaborated with Marketing and sales manager and brokers to create layout designs. Managed multiple projects with various timelines to build broker team brand identity on various platforms.
  • Delivered all design projects on time and within budget, aligned with marketing goals, and managed tight deadlines from multiple stakeholders regarding their goal setting and passion.
  • Completed and edited projects in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Show More
Show Less

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
MAY 2018 - JUN 2018
  • Designed all assets for hospitality designs such as Bars, Restaurants, and convenience stores for all of California and Florida in a fast-paced environment.
  • Created Advertising/Marketing materials by designing and editing physical and virtual marketing materials.
  • As a creative thinker, I utilized my organizational skills and work ethic to effectively manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with ABC laws and company guidelines.
Show More
Show Less

WEB VISUAL DESIGN INTERN, McLeod & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

NEWPORT BEACH, CA
NOV 2009 - JUN 2010
  • Revamped website layout, boosting user engagement. Strengthened brand image through logo redesign, resulting in a 30% increase in customer trust and recognition.
Show More
Show Less

EDUCATION:

B.F.A, GRAPHIC DESIGN
CAL STATE LONG BEACH
MAY 18, 2021
• PRESIDENTS LIST 2020
• GPA: CSULB 3.565
A.A., GRAPHIC DESIGN
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
MAY 31,2018
ASSOCIATE ARTS DEGREE
• GRAPHIC DESIGN
• DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
• COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
CERTIFICATION
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
AUGUST 2017
DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
• A - GRAPHIC DESIGN
• B - WEB DESIGN
Profile_Circular.1
Kenneth Mattos
UX/Visual Designer | Product Designer
Branding/Layout Design
PDF
Linkedin
Email
PDF
CV
Linkedin
Email
Residence:
U.S.A
City:
Irvine
Languages:
English, Spanish
*Due to confidentiality agreements with previous employers, my portfolio is incomplete.
Please contact me for more information.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

VISUAL DESIGNER, NIKE

REMOTE
NOV 2022 - FEB 20224
  • As a Visual/Web Design self-motivated Lead, I oversaw the web interface ideation and the creative design process, ensuring consistency for new technology while working independently. I also created sketches, wireframes, interactive designs, motion graphics, and mockups aligned with research and branding.
    • Utilized Figma, XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, visual & digital illustration and Duda to successfully deliver 20+ projects, leading to enhanced user experience and achieved increased stakeholder & senior leaders satisfaction.
    • By managing processes for five internal websites averaging five pages each, we improved efficiency end-to-end and productivity through project management, while also streamlining pixel-perfect design standards and maintaining attention to detail.
    • By managing processes for five internal websites averaging five pages each, we improved efficiency end-to-end and productivity through project management, while also streamlining pixel-perfect design standards and maintaining attention to detail.
  • I designed six 45-second engaging educational material, hype, and promo videos in three weeks, boosting user engagement and brand visibility.
    • Enhanced presentation designs in PowerPoint & Keynote through Adobe Illustrator, contributing to a 25% improvement in visual appeal and overall effectiveness of presentations.
  • Presented all visual design projects to Nike senior leadership, resulting in increased brand engagement and driving successful growth.
Show More
Show Less

SR. VISUAL PRODUCT DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
APR 2024 - PRESENT

  • Spearheaded end-to-end visual design processes, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and standards for B2B/B2C best practices, while developing and maintaining a cohesive visual design.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into visually engaging solutions, producing high-fidelity mockups and impactful vision decks to gather feedback and inform product investments, showcasing creative problem-solving skills.

  • Mentored team members, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, while staying updated on industry trends and implementing lean design practices for quality and efficiency.

  • Demonstrated expertise in Human-Centered Design (HCD), guiding software interactions to prioritize user needs, and proficiency in end-to-end UX design, from sketching to evaluation, ensuring optimal user experiences, while effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, and uphold accessibility standards and security considerations for digital products.

  • Consultant (Project Based)
Show More
Show Less

UX/VISUAL DESIGNER, APPFUZER

REMOTE
SEP 2021 - MAR 2024
  • Led the conceptualization and execution of 50+ design projects from briefs to completion from scratch, encompassing digital content and print best practices. Strengthened brand visibility and drove marketing objectives.
  • Overall development processes include strategic thinking / planning, visual design, interaction design, prototyping, service designs, user-friendly digital interfaces, iconography, publishing, visual systems, and user testing for web products and mobile screens.
  • Implemented innovative quality assurance strategies to enhance corporate brand visibility and resonate with target audience.
  • Improved collaboration between product designers and Devs through content strategy development, Jira for project requests, and brainstorming roadmaps resulted in increased product design efficiency and a more cohesive product design flow.
  • Collaborated and coordinated with cross-functional teams to transition from Asana to monday.com while ensuring reliability and keeping our CMS intact. The goal was to achieve seamless integration that would have a positive impact on our business and product experience.
Show More
Show Less

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ZILLOW

REMOTE
APR 2022 - SEP 2022
  • Designed Zillow Vegas Tradeshow as part of 3 Designer Team partnership. Completed project within 2 months. Captivated 300+ attendees, enhancing the product development.
    • Created Zillow Unlock animation welcome webpage login splash screen, email mockups for Lifecycles and banners.
    • Completed and designed overall layout/production design for Unlock Event App, including homepage and 8 additional pages
      • Project initiative used design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, & Illustrator to create interactive designs, wireframes, design systems, and mock-ups ranging from low-fi to high-fi.
      • Created a 3D Tradeshow mockup master to streamline the design process, resulting in 20% increased efficiency for quick revision design presentations and print production designs.
  • Designed materials that were approved by eight stakeholders, resulting in improved communication and brand alignment.
    • Consistently delivered eight high-quality projects per stakeholder, reducing turnaround time by 50% and increasing client satisfaction.
    • Produced impactful visual designs utilizing technical needs to create cutting edge creative work, contributing to growth in marketing objectives achievement.
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WEB DEV/GRAPHIC DESIGNER, CDE INC

IRVINE, CA
JUN 2021 - SEP 2021
  • Elevated creative assets of three brands with motion, digital space experience, entertainment, and ecommerce web design. Social media content, email, marketplace, and text campaigns boosted engagement and brand social trend recognition.
    • I have redesigned the accessibility, visual aesthetics, interactive features for new technology, and branding designs to meet the stakeholders’ needs and art direction trend expectations.
    • Our team focused on being a problem solver, ensuring adaptability for consumer-facing improvements while maintaining high design standards for complex concept projects and constantly adapting to rapidly changing requirements.
    • Crafted style guide design, ensuring consistent brand identity across all platforms and materials.
    • Completed projects utilizing Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER, OCEANSIDE HEALTH LLC

ORANGE, CA
SEP 2019 - JAN 2021
  • Led designs for five brands and updated Storefronts on Amazon
    • Designed Electronic Brand Content, and 24 products to fit brand style in the digital, print, and web design space.
    • Consistency across all deliverables with brand alignment for visual storytelling through designs.
    • I implemented a tracking system that improved accountability and product performance and led to clear consumer-facing buyer improvements.
    • Completed projects utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, and Adobe XD
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SR. GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, CITY OF SANTA ANA | CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

SANTA ANA, CA
APR. 2016 - SEP 2019
  • Lead designer for the 150th Anniversary, designed all assets, project timeline four months
    • As part of a collaborative team, I contributed to problem-solving the digital product management and technical solutions of the City of Santa Ana’s website. Our focus was on redesigning the digital landscape and the public service side to improve functionality and efficiency throughout the city and for its employees.
    • Web design, Accessibility, Logo, and Banner designs for physical and virtual marketing materials and social media for full visual storytelling effect. Which includes the following items (Pull-up/Retractable, Backwall Display/Pop Display, Step & Repeat, Pole/Post, Promotional, Event, Custom Event Tents/Pop-ups, Table cover/throws, & Podium).
    • Project completed utilizing XD, illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Designed weekly City Newsletters and headers that were circulated to over 300,000 residents.
  • Collaborated with five departments to turn given data & reports into infographics, charts & graphs for PowerPoint presentations.
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VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER, KALEO REAL ESTATE (REMOTE)

ORANGE COUNTY, CA
MAY 2015 - JUN 2021
  • Developed all engaging proposals based on data visualization and advertisement designs for clients, partners, and the public and to support marketing and sales teams.
  • Collaborated with Marketing and sales manager and brokers to create layout designs. Managed multiple projects with various timelines to build broker team brand identity on various platforms.
  • Delivered all design projects on time and within budget, aligned with marketing goals, and managed tight deadlines from multiple stakeholders regarding their goal setting and passion.
  • Completed and edited projects in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER, HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
MAY 2018 - JUN 2018
  • Designed all assets for hospitality designs such as Bars, Restaurants, and convenience stores for all of California and Florida in a fast-paced environment.
  • Created Advertising/Marketing materials by designing and editing physical and virtual marketing materials.
  • As a creative thinker, I utilized my organizational skills and work ethic to effectively manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with ABC laws and company guidelines.
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WEB VISUAL DESIGN INTERN, McLeod & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

NEWPORT BEACH, CA
NOV 2009 - JUN 2010
  • Revamped website layout, boosting user engagement. Strengthened brand image through logo redesign, resulting in a 30% increase in customer trust and recognition.
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EDUCATION:

B.F.A, GRAPHIC DESIGN
CAL STATE LONG BEACH
MAY 18, 2021
• PRESIDENTS LIST 2020
• GPA: CSULB 3.565
A.A., GRAPHIC DESIGN
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
MAY 31,2018
ASSOCIATE ARTS DEGREE
• GRAPHIC DESIGN
• DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
• COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
CERTIFICATION
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
AUGUST 2017
DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
• A - GRAPHIC DESIGN
• B - WEB DESIGN

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