# Douglas Monteiro > Senior Product Designer, Early-stage Team at Findigs – Brand, product, service Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/douglasmonteiro From the creativity of Rio's favelas to Miami's arts scene and engaging remotely with New York's vibrant market, my design journey since 2008 merges diverse cultures with a tech foundation. Starting with tech education as a teen, I progressed to intuitive design, earning my first internship through a professor’s insight. I immersed myself in the agency realm for around seven years, embracing challenges across sectors and mastering prototyping, interaction design, visual design, and the intricacies of design systems. At Huge Inc., I led two successful pitches and contributed to other winning projects, solidifying my expertise in delivering compelling design solutions. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with and be trained by some of the best designers in the industry, preparing the groundwork for my transition into the in-house product space. I joined Nubank, a Brazilian fintech, where I lived in São Paulo for over three years, spending one year on the foundation design team. At Nubank, which now has 100 million users, I collaborated with global, cross-functional teams to develop visions and strategies and ship products that impact millions daily. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working on transformative projects for renowned brands such as Coca-Cola, Discovery Channel, KitchenAid, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. These experiences have honed my ability to blend creativity with technical precision, resulting in designs that are both innovative and user-friendly. My work has been recognized with numerous awards and has contributed significantly to business growth and brand evolution. Over more than 14 years, my journey has spanned different industries and continents, always focusing on crafting impactful, systematic designs. My approach, blending cultural insights with skills in prototyping and interaction, supported by extensive experience in design systems, enables me to connect with diverse teams and audiences, transforming products and user experiences. My journey is more than design; it's a continuous transformation process, shaping visions into deeply resonant experiences. I look forward to further collaborations and pushing the boundaries of digital experiences together. ## Work Experience ### Senior Product Designer, Early-stage Team @ Findigs, Inc. Jan 2022 – Present | New York, United States Depois de me mudar para Miami, juntei-me a esta proptech com sede em Nova York desde o início para moldar sua cultura de design ao lado do chefe de design Steve Wake. Sem marca ou sistema formal, nossa equipe pequena, mas sênior, construiu uma base coesa – co-liderando a experiência do locatário e liderando totalmente um novo produto de verificação de animais de estimação. Esses esforços elevaram a experiência do usuário, abriram novos fluxos de receita e contribuíram para o sucesso da Series B de US$ 27 milhões da Findigs. findigs.com/renter-experience findigs.com/pet-verification ### Designer System Lead @ Better.com Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States I joined this NY-based fintech as the pandemic hit, initially working from Brazil before relocating. Over two years, I led a lean design system team serving 50+ designers—building reusable components, thorough documentation, and a motion system for a consistent, accessible UI. This approach accelerated product velocity while preserving high standards. ### Design Lead, Early-stage Team @ Lemon Energia Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | São Paulo ### Founding designer, Head of Design @ Avocado Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | São Paulo Area, Brazil I joined Avocado as employee #7 and its sole designer, spearheading the pivot from water deliveries to a dark-store grocery model. In just two months, we launched iOS and Android apps—growing from zero to R$3M monthly revenue, hitting an NPS of 89, and earning 4.8 stars on the App Store. My work spanned brand identity, user experience, and back-office operations, ultimately driving Avocado’s acquisition by Rappi. ### Senior Product Designer, Early-stage Team @ Nubank Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil I relocated from Rio to São Paulo to co-lead design in a 20+ person squad (PM, Engineering, Data, Marketing, CX). I expanded Nubank Rewards beyond initial release point-burning by launching “Earn & Burn” without requiring app updates. I led user research, rapid prototyping, and 10+ usability interviews. Within three months of the relaunch, monthly rewards gross revenue rose from R$16.2M to R$18.7M, subscriber growth from 334K to 374K, a 24% increase in app activity, 36% more logins, and an NPS jump from 33 to 50—capturing 18.8% of total credit card spend. ### Senior Product Designer @ Huge Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ### Mid-level Product Designer @ Huge Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ### Associate Product Designer @ Huge Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ### Trainee Product Designer @ Huge Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ### Product Design Intern @ Huge Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil Aos 18 anos, adentrei o mundo do design na Huge, impulsionado por um email ousado enviado a Felipe Memoria. Apesar de ainda estar no ensino médio, a Huge reconheceu meu potencial, mantendo a porta aberta até eu ingressar na universidade. Essa jornada, marcada pela determinação e oportunidade, define meu caminho como um designer de produtos apaixonado. ### Product Designer @ Avantare Inteligência Digital Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Aos 17 anos, a Avantare me contratou em tempo integral enquanto eu cursava Design, com foco em Design Digital no Instituto Infnet. A agência gentilmente cobriu todas as minhas despesas universitárias durante meu período lá. ### Founder, Designer @ Design studio Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Aos 16 anos, meu irmão Marcos Rodrigues e eu fundamos o Studio Hooo, onde atuamos como designers. Juntos, desenvolvemos seis aplicativos, totalizando mais de 500.000 downloads. ### Product Design Intern @ Avantare Inteligência Digital Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Rio de Janeiro e Região, Brasil Aos 15 anos, dominei o Photoshop, Delphi 7 e Microsoft Access para bancos de dados, HTML e CSS. A Avantare me introduziu ao design profissional, colaborando em projetos para Petrobras, Bodytech e Elsevier. Essa experiência acendeu minha paixão pelo desenvolvimento de produtos digitais no mercado brasileiro. ## Education ### Graphic Design Estácio ### Graphic Design (Digital Emphasis) Instituto Infnet ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dmonteiropd --- Source: https://flows.cv/douglasmonteiro JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/douglasmonteiro/resume.json Last updated: 2026-02-23