Ricardo Sánchez Aliaga

Senior UX Designer

As an enthusiast of design and technology, I feel fortunate to blend both disciplines in crafting digital experiences carefully tailored to cater user needs.

Work experience

Lansweeper · Senior UX Designer

June 2019 - Present

At Lansweeper, I've consolidated my role as a UX Designer, leading the end-to-end design process for a SaaS solution, tailored to cater IT professionals needs in discovering and managing their digital assets.

Lansweeper is the industry's leading IT tool, with clients such as IBM, Sony, Nintendo, Intel, or Nasa.

Planeta Huerto · UX/UI Designer and CSS

Nov 2016 - 2019 (2 years and 8 months)

My primary focus was to enhance the overall user experience, with special attention to mobile devices, through implementing a robust design system and an aesthetically pleasing interface. Additionally, I meticulously managed the CSS architecture to ensure a scalable and efficient stylesheet.

Planeta Huerto, part of the Carrefour group, is the leading e-commerce platform for organic and sustainable products in Spain and Portugal.

Themes Chest · Founder

Jan 2016 - Nov 2016 (11 months)

I applied my design and coding skills to develop several Tumblr themes for a project called Themes Chest. Since its inception, they have been installed thousands of times.

After 4 years at SmsData, I decided to leave my job and take a career break. During this time, I focused on developing this project as a pretext to refine both my graphic and technical abilities.

SmsData · Web Designer

Nov 2011 - Oct 2015 (4 years)

During my time at SmsData, I skillfully tackled a broad spectrum of tasks, encompassing web design, motion graphics, and digital/print advertising.

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Cyma Métodos y Medios · Graphic Designer

Jan 2011 - Apr 2011 (4 months)

In my first contact with the labor market as a graphic designer, I devoted mainly to the development of advertising media in printed format.

Education

UX Learn · Advanced Research Specialization Diploma

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

With a genuine interest in user research, I opted for a 3-month course led by Torres Burriel, a prominent institution in Spain known for its expertise in the field. This enriching experience is bound to deepen my knowledge and enhance my skills in user-centric design.

Unir · Official Master's Degree in User Experience Design (UX)

Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year)

In tandem with my professional pursuits, I undertook an official online master's degree to bolster and validate my expertise in the dynamic realm of user experience. This dedicated effort not only reinforced my knowledge but also attested to my commitment to excellence in the field.

Final master's project: Case study (Medium) · Full project (PDF)

EASDA · Graphic Design Degree

2007 - 2011 (Final Degree Project 2014 - 2015)

I graduated from the School of Art and Design in Alicante, where I had the opportunity to explore a wide range of graphic design facets and specialties. It was a rewarding academic experience that equipped me with diverse skills and a genuine passion for creativity.

Skills

Throughout my career, I have taken on a variety of roles and acquired a diverse range of skills, tools and methodologies. The combination of these may vary over time, but my eagerness to learn remains the same.

As a UX designer, these are the ones I currently use the most.

Expertise

  • User Experience (UX)
  • User Interface (UI)
  • User Experience Research (UXR)
  • Prototyping
  • Information Architecture (IA)
  • Accessibility
  • Design Systems

Tools

  • Figma
  • Dovetail
  • Calendly
  • Zoom
  • User Interviews
  • Typeform

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Proficient)

Other

  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • ChatGPT
  • HTML
  • CSS