# Kin Luca > Product Designer & Creative Director | 15+ Years Leading UX/UI, Developer & Visual Branding for Global Brands Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kin I’m a senior product designer and creative director with 15+ years of experience in UX/UI design, front-end development, and branding. I help teams build intuitive, scalable digital products that solve real user problems and support business goals. I’ve led design for enterprise tools, e-commerce platforms, and SaaS products—delivering everything from user flows and design systems to responsive UI built in HTML, CSS, React, and Angular. I use Figma, Adobe XD, and tools like Google Analytics and Hotjar to refine experiences based on real user behavior. Whether it’s improving onboarding, increasing conversions, or launching a new brand experience, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to every project. ## Work Experience ### Co - Founder | COO | Sr. Product Designer & Developer @ Holistic Kids Foundation Jan 2020 – Present | Los Angeles, California, United States Holistic Kids Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on wellness programs for children. I led the design and development of new digital platforms to support over 5,000 monthly active users. • Designed the full UX/CX experience for new web and mobile applications, improving user engagement by 40%. • Built an interactive design system that increased design-to-development handoff efficiency by 50%. • Used Figma to create, test, and iterate prototype flows based on user behavior and stakeholder input. • Led the analytics implementation using Google Ads Grant ($100K budget), Tag Manager, and Google Analytics to inform UX updates. • Developed frontend codebase and collaborated with backend devs to align API integration with visual flows. ### Sr. Product Designer | UI/UX Manager @ 11:59 Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | United States Crafting digital experiences with the latest tools, technologies, and user interfaces for Federal clients, including CDPH (California Department of Public Health). Responsible for the UI/UX team and mentoring the front-end developers to guide them in building a good performance code. Supporting code to implement a consistent style code within the React and Angular frameworks. And aligning between the BA and QA departments, with feedback collected from the client the and test side to implement solutions based on the client persona, always with the ADA standards with the top rated. Collaborating with product managers and engineers to gather user requirements, and transforming these baselines into design ideas that can be communicated using storyboards. Responsible for creating and supervising the full production process including user personas, workflows, prototypes, design systems, dashboards, AI products … ### Sr. Product Designer | Developer @ Amgen Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Thousand Oaks, California, United States Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company with 30,000 employees worldwide. At Amgen, I led the user experience and front-end development of internal web applications and tools used by over 1,000 internal stakeholders across departments. • Built high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and live UI components using HTML, CSS, React, Angular, and TypeScript within SharePoint environments. • Collaborated with lab managers and engineers to gather feedback and align features with technical and operational needs. • Conducted UX testing and audits, leading to a 25% increase in stakeholder satisfaction with internal dashboards. • Created user flows, storyboards, and site maps that streamlined product development and reduced dev time by 20%. ### Senior Product Designer | Creative Director @ MTM | WATCH Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Los Angeles County, California, United States MTM Watch is a luxury watch brand generating over $2M in annual global sales. I led digital design and brand development initiatives across web, marketing, and e-commerce. • Redesigned core e-commerce platform to improve mobile responsiveness, resulting in a 22% boost in online sales. • Analyzed user behavior using Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to drive A/B testing and refine marketing strategies. • Developed high-conversion landing pages and SEO-optimized product pages that increased web traffic by 35%. • Built global creative assets for affiliates in the US, Italy, and Japan across web, print, and social platforms. • Directed social media campaigns and digital ads, contributing to a 3x increase in engagement rates. ### Designer Lead | Product Designer Lead @ Promote Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Beverly Hills, California, United States Promote is a B2B software company supporting over 20,000 external users. I led a design team of 17 designers and 3 QA professionals across multiple product launches. • Led end-to-end UX design and product strategy for SaaS tools, improving user onboarding completion by 45%. • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to ensure consistent design across customer touchpoints. • Used behavioral analytics to refine user personas and optimize user flows, reducing drop-off rates by 18%. • Delivered high-impact marketing and sales collateral, improving lead conversion by 28%. • Oversaw creative quality, brand alignment, and asset production across internal and outsourced teams. ### Senior Designer | Art Director & UI - UX designer & developer @ AKGF Design (startup) Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Miami, Florida, United States A full-service creative agency serving clients across hospitality, lifestyle, and wellness industries. I led UI/UX design, visual branding, and product development for clients including 1 Hotel, SOBE Hostel, Miami Rock Hostel, Klatch Coffee, Alkalina, LALPINA Hydrogen, and Don Chuy. • Developed responsive web and mobile UX/UI solutions tailored to B2C clients, increasing engagement by 45%. • Created wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and clickable flows using Figma and Adobe XD. • Transformed underperforming digital platforms into high-converting experiences, improving conversion rates by up to 60%. • Integrated AR and VR prototypes for immersive user journeys and experiential design. • Led cross-platform brand strategy and implementation, aligning digital identity across web, print, packaging, and social. • Collaborated directly with founders and stakeholders to launch new products and digital services. • Used tools like Hotjar, Google Analytics, and user feedback sessions to continuously iterate on usability and accessibility. ### Senior Designer / Creative Director & UI - UX designer & developer @ LALPINA HYRDOGEN (startup) Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Los Angeles, California, United States • Designed UX/UI for e-commerce platform targeting health-conscious consumers and investors. • Developed investor presentations and digital experiences that supported Series A fundraising. • Led packaging design and brand narrative for consumer-facing materials ### Senior Designer / Art Director & UI / UX designer & developer @ Amgentech Inc (startup) Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Ventura Amgentech is a communications and technology-focused group with internal platforms and external B2B products. I led UI/UX initiatives across product lines supporting clients in telecom, wellness, and e-commerce. • Designed responsive web applications and digital interfaces tailored for enterprise environments and customer portals. • Led user-centered design processes including information architecture, usability testing, and persona development. • Conducted A/B testing and implemented data-driven refinements to user registration flows, increasing activation rates by 35%. • Produced functional wireframes, interactive prototypes, and product demo videos to communicate feature sets to stakeholders. • Collaborated with marketing and development teams to deliver scalable, accessible solutions across desktop and mobile platforms. ### Graphic Designer @ BAUHAUS España Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain In these foundational roles across design studios and agencies in Spain, I developed a strong visual design foundation and deep understanding of print, digital, and environmental media. • Designed multi-format creative assets for editorial layouts, out-of-home signage, promotional campaigns, and in-store marketing. • Produced cohesive brand visuals, layouts, and environmental graphics for retail. • Managed full print production cycles from concept to press, coordinating with suppliers and ensuring brand accuracy. • Created wayfinding systems and experiential graphics that enhanced public space navigation and visitor engagement. • Used Adobe Creative Suite to execute design work across a range of materials including brochures, posters, packaging, and banners. ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kinluca --- Source: https://flows.cv/kin JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kin/resume.json Last updated: 2026-02-23