# Annette Amaral

> Product Design Leader at Meta

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/annetteamaral

I’m a user-centered designer with 17+ years experience in product design, UI/UX, branding and more. I'm a natural problem solver rooted in inclusion and connection. I've shipped designs for some of the most well-known brands across the world, and enjoy landing impact in high-pressure workstreams.

## Work Experience
### Product Design Manager @ Meta
Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
Design leader facilitating cross-functional teams at Meta to develop valuable, user-centric products that are meticulously crafted for Meta’s 4 billion users.

### Product Design Lead @ Meta
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
Developed platforms that enhance Meta's communication and localization efforts, translating high-level concepts into effective solutions for product teams.

### Lead Product Designer @ Revel Systems
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco, CA
Lead designer involved in all aspects of the product development process, from brainstorming product innovation to tweaking pixels, while contributing to high-level strategic decisions. Supported a team of 5 Designers through leadership, project management, career coaching and mentorship.

### Sr. UI/UX Designer @ LaunchBadge LLC
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Sacramento, California Area
Founded and led a user-centered design team, delivering UI/UX solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. Conducted thorough research and successfully launched high-quality experiences across multiple mobile and web platforms.

### UX/UI Designer @ Flagship Creative
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Roseville, CA
Created solutions for mobile apps, websites, and branding across an expansive portfolio of clients. Collaborated with other designers on concept development and product creation. Worked with developers to see designs executed at high quality.

### UI/UX & Graphic Designer @ Sports Warehouse
Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 | San Luis Obispo, California Area
Delivered UI/UX and visual design solutions, along with project management, for eight companies within the Sports Warehouse group, including the leading global online tennis retailer. Crafted company branding, designed retail websites, and developed product designs for both internal and external clients.

### Graphic Designer @ Wedding Gallery of SLO
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | San Luis Obispo, California Area


## Education
### B. of Arch in Architecture, Art & Design
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

### Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design
UC Berkeley Extension


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetteamaral
- Website: http://www.annetteamaral.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-07