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Juan Muñoz

Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Champion

🐶 Foster Dad 🌍 Global Citizen ♿ A11y Champion 🎭 Pop Culture & Arts Enthusiast

Two decades of turning complex problems into simple, beautiful solutions. I don't just design interfaces—I craft experiences that work for everyone, everywhere. When accessibility meets innovation, magic happens.

Currently championing responsible companion animal adoption through compelling visual storytelling via Somos Manada (@somosmanada.co). Proud dad to Pretzel (Border Collie), Potter (rescued Collie), and foster dad to Milhoja (rescued puppy). Every rescue story deserves to be told with the same care I bring to every design challenge.

Global perspective shaped by travels across 23+ countries, bringing cultural insights and diverse user understanding to every project. Passionate about editorial design and collecting stories that fuel creative innovation.

WCAG AAA Compliant
🌍23+ Countries
🐶Animal Advocate
🎭Pop Culture & Cinema Geek

About Me

With over two decades of design experience and 8+ years in UX/UI, I craft accessible, beautiful experiences that deliver user satisfaction and business growth. My approach champions inclusive design that empowers every user while meeting strategic goals.

Expertise in design systems, WCAG AAA compliance, data visualization, and interactive storytelling. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, I’ve collaborated across the USA, Canada, Latin America, and Europe, understanding how cultural nuances shape design.

Beyond work, I’m a foster dad and animal welfare advocate, promoting responsible companion animal adoption through Somos Manada (@somosmanada.co). Proud dad to Pretzel, Potter, and foster pup Milhoja—every rescue story deserves the same care as a design challenge.

Travels to 23+ countries have shaped my global perspective and cultural insights. From Bogotá’s vibrant energy to creative hubs worldwide, I bring creative innovation and user understanding to every project.

Quick Facts

🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia (GMT-5)💻 20+ Years Experience♿ Accessibility Enthusiast🐶 Occasional Foster Dad✈️ 23+ Countries Explored🎭 Culture Collector

Work Availability

🏠 Remote✈️ Open to Travel⏰ Full-time🕐 Part-time📋 Contract

Education

🎓 Master's in Creative Writing - University of Salamanca - Spain🎓 Bachelor's in Graphic Design - Jorge Tadeo Lozano - Colombia🎓 Language Studies at McGill University & UQÀM - Canada

Languages

🇪🇸 Spanish (Native)🇬🇧 English (Fluent)🇫🇷 French (Fluent)

Global Experience

🌎 Extensive experience working with companies across USA, Canada, Latin America, and Europe🌎 Used to work with multicultural and cross-functional collaborative teams

Skills & Expertise

🎨

UX Design

  • User Experience Design
  • Mobile Interface Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • User Research & Testing
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Visual Design

  • Visual Storytelling
  • Editorial Design
  • Branding & Identity
  • Typography
  • Motion Design
  • Illustration

Accessibility & Inclusion

  • WCAG 2.1 AAA Compliance
  • Inclusive Design
  • Neurodiversity Considerations
  • Screen Reader Optimization
  • Color Contrast Analysis
📊

Data & Technology

  • Data Visualization
  • Design Systems
  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • Figma Advanced
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Recent Certifications & Achievements

Google UX Design Professional CertificateData Storytelling and Visualization MasteryFigma UI UX Design AdvancedDesign Thinking: Understanding the ProcessMotion Design & TypographyWCAG 2.1 Accessibility Specialist

Professional Journey

Like any good origin story, my journey has been filled with plot twists, character development, and the occasional villain (looking at you, Internet Explorer). Here's how I became the designer I am today.

2012 - Present

Freelance UX/UI & Product Designer

Self-employed | Remote | Montreal/Bogota

Senior consulting for digital product transformation, design systems architecture, accessibility implementation, team mentorship.

Key Achievements:

  • Led SaaS redesigns with 60% faster development cycles.
  • Achieved 100% WCAG compliance in organizations with zero accessibility experience.
  • Mentored 25+ designers across cultural boundaries.
  • Consulted on UX/UI projects for international clients.
  • Skills Developed:

  • Design systems architecture, cross-cultural leadership, accessibility expertise, remote team management, business strategy alignment.
2023 - 2024

Senior UX/UI Consultant

CivicScience | Full-time | Remote | Pittsburgh, PA

Data visualization design, interactive storytelling features, design token system implementation, user research collaboration.

Key Achievements:

  • Improved data comprehension by 65% through better visualization.
  • Increased user engagement 3.2x with interactive features.
  • MReduced interpretation time by 40%.
  • Skills Developed:

  • Data visualization, design tokens, research methodology, quantitative UX analysis.
2016 - 2022

Mid-level UX/UI Designer

OpaleNet, Inc | Full-time | Remote | Montreal/Bogota

Design system creation, accessibility leadership, team mentorship, product strategy collaboration, user research.

Key Achievements:

  • Built 50-component design system adopted by 4 dev teams.
  • Increased NPS from 45 to 68.
  • Reduced UI bugs by 70%.
  • Established design-to-dev handoff reducing implementation time 50%.
  • Skills Developed:

  • Design systems mastery, team leadership, accessibility standards, agile methodology, stakeholder management.
2013 - 2016

UX/UI Designer

Partenaires Immobiliers | Full-time | On site | Montreal

Digital transformation leadership, responsive web design, conversion optimization, brand evolution, content strategy.

Key Achievements:

  • Transformed traditional business to user-centered approach.
  • Improved conversion rates 35% with mobile-first design.
  • Increased site engagement 120%.
  • Skills Developed:

  • Responsive design, conversion optimization, business transformation, HTML/CSS/JS, content strategy.
2009 - 2012

Editorial & Graphic Designer

El Tiempo Casa Editorial | On site | Bogota

Editorial layout design, brand development, visual storytelling, cross-team collaboration, print-to-digital transition.

Key Achievements:

  • Created visual standards for Colombia's leading newspaper.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining design quality.
  • Established collaborative workflows between design and editorial teams.
  • Consulted on UX/UI projects for international clients.
  • Skills Developed:

  • Editorial design, visual hierarchy, typography mastery, deadline management, traditional-to-digital transition.
2006 - 2009

Graphic & Web Designer

Doll -Smart Development- | Remote | Bogota

Brand identity creation, web design, editorial layouts, client collaboration, design system foundation.

Key Achievements:

  • Built foundational design skills serving diverse clients.
  • Developed systematic approach to visual problem-solving.
  • Established collaborative design processes.
  • Skills Developed:

  • Design fundamentals, client management, Adobe Creative Suite mastery, design thinking foundation, professional communication.

Let's Create Something Amazing

Ready to bring your vision to life with accessible, user-centered design? Let's collaborate and create digital experiences that make a difference.

When I'm Not Designing...

🐶 Animal Welfare✈️ Global Travel📚 Reading & Writing🎬 Cinema & Pop Culture🎭 Broadway & Music🎨 Art & Illustration📸 Street Photography Enthusiast