Product / UX Designer with 5 years of experience leading end-to-end design for scalable SaaS, fintech, and operational platforms.
Expert in Product Discovery and UX, transforming complex business requirements into intuitive digital experiences. Built scalable Design Systems and delivering developer handoff-ready specifications in Agile environments.
Maintained a design system used by 15+ feature designers & teams across multiple banking platforms that reduced design-to-development time by applying atomic design methodology
Video Sales Tool Design
First-time users reported immediate success that helped drive 25-30% revenue growth by using the platform, with testimonials emphasizing the ease of use and fast results
Illustration & Iconography
Created 100+ custom icons and illustrations that improved visual clarity, reinforced brand identity, and reduced reliance on generic stock assets.
Technical Collaboration
With a solid understanding of front-end development and constraints, I work closely with developers to ensure designs are feasible and implemented accurately.
AI Enhanced workflow
Used AI tools to accelerate research, copy generation, and ideation, reducing concept turnaround time by 30–50%.
Accessibility Design
Applied WCAG best practices to improve contrast, navigation, and readability
Work History
Freelance
square 1 group
full website revamp
2025
Chiang kai shek college
Full website revamp
2025
Full Time
Security bank
Design Systems
2024
mpowerlabs
clarity (AI video sales tool)
2024
gyb (music distribution system)
2023
darci (disaster management)
2023
authofi (Healthcare automation)
2023
Leadspring
totalshape homepage
2023
transport executive landing page
2023
venturesmarter homepage
2022
leadspring topical map page
2021
Testimonials
He has a unique approach to challenges that set him apart, and it was clear he was really invested in learning and growing. I’m definitely looking forward to collaborating with him in the future.
Ian Alcantara
AI Research and Development
This is the exact kind of clean design that I want to emulate throughout the site and i want to applaud you for identifying it.
Todd Hartley
About Clarity
Romel consistently demonstrates strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the challenges users face. His creativity and craftsmanship are evident in every project he takes on.
Roland Copino
Data Analytics Officer
I love Romel's take charge attitude, please make sure to always improve on that.
Jay Yap
Leadspring COO
Romel has continuously demonstrated his expertise during our engagements in design. He certainly exhibits strong visual design skills and effectively translates concepts to life.
Jasmae Mino
UX Senior Manager
Romel learns fast, works efficiently, and is up to delivering any design task. He's great to work with and an awesome collaborator in a team setting!
Andrea Mercado
Design Systems Head
Thank you
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