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    Juan D. Botero

    Interactive Designer

    I am passionate about design that leads to friendlier user experiences. To me, that begins with smart, functional applications that are both human and intuitive.


    Specialties

    Extensive knowledge in UI design, motion design, typography, information architecture, style guide design, usability testing, user research.
    Design tools: Sketch, Invision, Adobe AI/PS/AE/ID/XD.
    Web development: HTML/CSS, WordPress.
    Other tools: Jira, Trello.


    Experience

    Sr UX Designer

    September 2014–Present
    Western Union Digital–San Francisco, CA
    Lead designer for website and native mobile app (iOS & Android).
    UI design, motion design, information architecture, style guide design, usability testing, user research.


    Interactive Designer

    December 2009–August 2014
    Pacific Digital Image–San Francisco, CA
    Interaction design, Information Architecture, Graphic arts, Image optimization and Front-end development for a wide range of interactive communication products including: Internet sites, Touch Screen Applications and Interactive kiosks. Online animated ads (flash and HTML5).


    Interactive Designer

    August 2008–November 2009
    Freelance.
    Interaction design, Information Architecture, Graphic arts and Image optimization for Internet sites.
    Animated flash ads.


    Graphic/Web designer

    January 2007–July 2008
    PlayFirst, Inc.–San Francisco
    Interaction design and Graphic arts for playfirst.com and other micro sites.
    Animated flash ads and promo spots for games.
    Additional marketing collateral for company events.


    Graphic designer

    June 2004–December 2005
    Academy of Art University–San Francisco, CA
    Brochures, Logos and flyer design



    Education

    MFA, Web Design & New Media

    Academy of Art University–San Francisco, CA


    BA, Graphic Design

    Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana–Medellin, Colombia


    Enrichment Programs

    Typography conference–San Francisco, CA
    TypeCon. July 2004


    Photography / Lighting–Medellin, Colombia
    Academia Cultural Yurupary


    Languages

    Spanish–Native

    English–Full professional proficiency


    Additional Interests

    Running, Biking, Triathlons, Photography, International travel