Bruno Schmitz Product Designer
Product Designer with 15+ years of UX/UI experience, leading strategic projects at Nubank. Passionate about simplifying complex experiences by aligning user needs with business goals
Recent projects
Payment Assistant
Stay organized, automate your payments, and never miss a due date again
AI Financial Organizer
Use Artificial Intelligence to make smarter decisions with your money
Withdrawal Hub
Check the fees for cash withdrawals and easily find the nearest ATM to you
Digital Dollar
Save in a stable, global currency and earn daily yield with lower market risks
NuCoin
Trade Brazil's largest loyalty crypto asset and unlock exclusive rewards
Salary portability
A feature that allows customers to transfer their salary to Nubank in a simple, fully digital experience.
Crucible Labs Wallet
Crypto wallet with auto liquidity pool feature for TAO Token
About me
I am a UX/UI Product Designer with over 15 years of experience helping tech companies, startups, and global organizations transform complex challenges into intuitive, user-centered solutions. I am passionate about aligning user needs with business goals and driving product strategies that create impact.
At Nubank, I lead strategic initiatives for digital account and crypto products, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accessible, efficient, and user-centric experiences. I am also a UX instructor, sharing my knowledge to empower more innovative and collaborative teams.
Experience
Staff Product Designer @ Nubank
Dec 2021 – Present
Leading design for strategic initiatives in digital account and crypto products. Focused on user experience, accessibility, and seamless financial journeys in one of the largest digital banks in the world. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence.
UX & Usability teacher @ COTEMIG College
Sep 2017 – Dec 2021
Postgraduate professor in Interface Development and Usability, helping professionals deepen their skills in user-centered design for mobile products.
Design Consultant @ nScreen
Sep 2021 – Dec 2021
Led end-to-end design projects, including UX Research, Design System development, interface design, and delivery for clients. Supported lean digital transformation processes for enterprises.
Senior Product Designer @ Arena
Mar 2021 – Sep 2021
Collaborated across multiple teams to enhance product performance and improve the overall user and customer experience.
Head of Design @ eMotion Studios
Mar 2019 – Mar 2021
Led discovery, validation, and interface design processes for startups. Managed the design strategy and delivery across different digital products.
UX/UI Specialist @ CI&T
May 2018 – Mar 2019
Led UX discovery, research, and design for the student enrollment system of Ânima Educação. Conducted post-launch analysis and optimizations.
Product Solutions Manager @ Construct
Apr 2017 – May 2018
Structured UX/UI workflows and implemented process improvements to accelerate product delivery while maintaining quality standards.
UX/UI Designer @ Four Time
Oct 2015 – Apr 2017
Handled user needs analysis, scope development, interface design, and post-launch metrics analysis for key clients.
Art Director @ Diários Associados
May 2010 – Sep 2015
Led art direction and layout for Encontro magazine publications, including graphic projects, infographics, print supervision, and advertising.
Art Director @ Greengroup
Feb 2006 – May 2010
Managed internal and external marketing design for companies within the Greengroup, including language schools and travel agencies.
Education
& Certifications
MBA in Digital Communication & Social Media
Centro Universitário UNA (2013 – 2014)
Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication, Advertising
Universidade FUMEC (2005 – 2008)
FCE – First Certificate in English
College English School (2000 – 2004)
Adobe Certified Experience in Illustrator
Adobe Certified Experience in Photoshop
Adobe Certified Experience in InDesign
Wordpress & Elementor Web Creation
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC)