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natalia patiño.

Digital Product Design & Strategy // np.design

Jun 2023 - Today

With over 10 years of experience, I'm an experienced product designer and leader, passionate about bringing the best out of projects to create experiences that have real impact. Guided by empathy and a keen eye for detail, I am dedicated to building innovative solutions that merge business needs with the needs of humans.

Lecturer for Mobile Design // IU International University

Nov 2023 - Sep 2024

Munich, Germany

Guiding students in the practical application of mobile design principles to foster the development of their creative and technical skills, ensuring a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience.

Mentor // The Mentoring Club

Mar 2021 - Today

Munich, Germany

Volunteering as a mentor, providing guidance and support to aspiring UX professionals in their career development.

Head of User Experience // Freeletics

Aug 2021 - May 2023

Munich, Germany

Direct and mentor the design and research team, overseeing their career development, shaping the organisation's UX vision, providing strategic guidance to the product design process, aligning it with business objectives, efficiently managing resources, and ensuring high quality execution.

Design Manager // Freeletics

May 2019 - Jul 2021

Munich, Germany

Oversee a team of designers responsible for crafting the training experience at Freeletics, driving their professional development, fostering a user-centric design culture, providing strategic guidance, and collaboratively delivering impactful solutions with product and engineering leadership.

Senior Digital Product Designer // Freeletics

Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

Munich, Germany

Own the end-to-end design process, leveraging qualitative and quantitative research to drive well-informed design decisions, and collaborating closely with product managers and engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality product experiences.

Digital Product Designer // Freeletics

Mar 2016 - May 2017

Munich, Germany

UX Designer // Experteer

Apr 2014 - Feb 2016

Munich, Germany

Junior Graphic Designer // Experteer

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

Munich, Germany

Working Student Web Design // Experteer

Sep 2011 - Mar 2013

Munich, Germany

Working Student // Bloom

May 2010 - Sep 2011

Munich, Germany

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Intern Concept & Design // TBWA

Sep 2010 - Oct 2010

Bogota, Colombia