Hi, I'm José Rodrigues
I am a Senior UI/UX Designer and Art Director with over 10 years of experience bridging the gap between artistic vision and user-centric logic.
With a background in Industrial Design and Game Development, I specialize in creating intuitive visual systems and high-engagement experiences for mobile games and digital products. I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, helping teams translate complex player behaviors into seamless, purposeful interfaces.
Beyond product systems, I maintain a deep practice in digital art and illustration.
Education
TH Köln
MA, Game Development and Research | 2018 - 2020
Cologne, Germany
Centro Universitário UniCarioca
Bachelor of Industrial Design | 1995 - 1999
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Experience
Games And Leaves
Senior UX Designer | 2025 - Present
Freelance
UX Designer & Art Director | 2023 - 2025
Micazook
Art Director | 2020 - 2023
UX Designer and Lead Artist | 2017 - 2020
UX Designer and Artist | 2016 - 2017
JPC
Freelance Graphic Designer | 2015 - 2015
Ziggybull
Self-Employed - Graphic Designer and Illustrator | 2009 - 2015
Paluana
Graphic Designer | 1998 - 2008
Skills
Design Systems
Art Direction
Product Design
User Centered Design
User Experience Design
User Interface Design
Mobile Application Design
Sketching
Storyboarding
User Research
User Testing
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Art and Illustration
AI Assisted Design
Software
Figma
Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, An, Ae, Xd)
Affinity (Photo, Designer, Publisher)
Blender 3D
Unity 3D
Unreal
WordPress
Webflow
Procreate
Adobe Fresco
Certifications
Google AI Professional Certificate
Google UX Design
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Adobe After Effects Training Advanced
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IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate Expected Completion: April 2026