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With a degree in aerospace engineering, and a serious love for technology and business, my journey led me to pursue product design full time. You can download my resume as a PDF below, or simply scroll down for a preview. Thanks for being here!

Education

  • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, California State University Long Beach

  • Avocademy UX/UI Bootcamp, Remote

Experience

Product Designer, Operating System, Remote, Feb 2024 — Nov 2024

  • Spearheaded the redesign of desktop and mobile experiences, achieving a 65% reduction in task completion time and enhancing user retention.

  • Conducted audits for usability and user experience to address existing pain points of users, resulting in increased engagement and task completion.

  • Led competitor research, analyzing industry trends and pmf to inform strategic enhancements and drive market competitiveness.

Web & UX/UI Designer, Freelance, Remote, April 2023 – Nov 2024

  • Led design for a notifications feature with complex component states and interactions to improve UX based on data collected from user testing

  • Drove activation and retention improvements by leading usability tests and implementing user feedback into design iterations

  • Managed and delivered multiple freelance projects including brand guidelines and web development, ux/ui design, and design systems

Canoo, Process Engineer, Torrance, CA, Oct 2021 – May 2022

  • Spearheaded the redesign of desktop and mobile experiences, achieving a 65% reduction in task completion time and enhancing user retention.

  • Conducted audits for usability and user experience to address existing pain points of users, resulting in increased engagement and task completion.

  • Led competitor research, analyzing industry trends and pmf to inform strategic enhancements and drive market competitiveness.

Skills

  • Skills: User-centred design, qualitative and quantitative research, interaction design, information architecture, wireframing, responsive design, design systems and component design, front end familiarity, product strategy, cross-functional collaboration, communication, empathy, problem-solving and critical thinking

  • Tools: Figma, Notion, Cursor, v0, Lovable, Framer, chatGPT, Slack, Gmail Suite

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Personal qualities

  • Strategic and analytical. In all my efforts I am to design with the end-result in mind.

  • Passionate about staying current with technology and design trends.

  • Strong communicator. I'm not shy to ask questions while being mindful of others's time and attention.

  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Francisco Mendez Sosa

Copyright 2025 by Francisco Mendez Sosa

Francisco Mendez Sosa

Copyright 2025 by Francisco Mendez Sosa

Francisco Mendez Sosa

Copyright 2025 by Francisco Mendez Sosa