# Ricardo E Vargas > AI x Design | Product Designer | Designing AI experiences | AI Infrastructure - Design Systems | Multidisciplinary Designer @ Apiphany Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ricardoevargas Pratt-trained graphic designer and art director, postgrad in Information Experience Design. Epic MegaGrant recipient. Nine years across B2B and B2C SaaS, defense tech, and XR — with a strong opinion about type and a gouache habit on the side. I do my best work where the problem isn't fully defined yet — partnering with founders and engineers to shape vision, build systems, and ship things that hold up. Fast environments, high ambiguity, real stakes. ## Work Experience ### Lead UX & UI Designer @ Apiphany Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Turning billions of engineering data points into trusted actionable insights ### Lead UX & UI Designer @ R Studio Jan 2016 – Present | United States • Delivering Delightful Customer Experiences: Responsible for delivering satisfying customer experiences for clients in e-commerce, SaaS, and digital products, prioritizing human-centered design principles to understand and address human needs effectively. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate conversations with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, and product managers, to deliver collaborative design solutions. • Effective Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of explaining decision-making processes and applying feedback during design reviews. • Establishing Design Guidelines: Direct the establishment of design guidelines and patterns, working with design systems to ensure a consistent and intuitive experience across different clients and products. • Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying points of friction and opportunities for improvement, offering simple solutions for complex problems. • Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish within the Product Team. • Remote Work Success: Proven track record of success in remote work environments, showcasing independence and self-motivation. ### UX & UI Designer IV @ Dynepic, Inc. Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Reno, Nevada, United States Dynepic, Inc. is a tech company focused on building secure, connected ecosystems for training and education. They develop platforms and tools to enhance digital learning and collaboration, particularly for industries requiring advanced, agnostic training solutions like defense. Their flagship product, MOTAR, serves as the US Air Force's premier training hub, integrating resources and data to streamline training processes. At Dynepic I: • Designed a comprehensive design system for a SaaS company serving B2B and B2C markets in the training sector. • Led creative direction for XR projects (MOTAR 3D and Holodeck) from research to production, delivering innovative solutions across both Web and XR platforms. • Translated user feedback into actionable solutions, fostering collaboration with stakeholders and developers. • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure high-quality execution of UI work and UX flows. • Owned UI and UX flows to ensure consistency and improve points of friction. ### Lead UX & UI Designer @ Sequin AR Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 Sequin is a virtual production studio intended for creating immersive metaverse experiences. The company develops, creates, and produces augmented reality, extended reality, virtual sets, and XR stages to get projects up and running quickly with less complexity, helping creators to make a virtual place for different projects and live events. At Sequin I: • Provided creative direction for AR/VR and video game design projects from research to production, ensuring innovative solutions across platforms. • Expertly synthesized visual artifacts including wireframes, prototypes, personas and journey maps to translate concepts into tangible design solutions. •Evaluated work across departments to ensure consistency and clarity between design, product management, computer graphics, and engineering teams. • Conducted comprehensive user testing and evaluation for application features across different devices, ensuring optimal functionality before delivery to QA. • Provided detailed feedback to the engineering team, fostering a uniform user flow and intuitive experience across applications. • Mentored teams on human-centered design processes and principles, contributing to professional growth and development within the organization. • Secured Epic Games MegaGrant to develop a design and collaboration tool tailored for individuals who are unfamiliar or new to Unreal Engine. ### UX & UI Designer @ Sequin AR Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 ### Lead UX & UI Designer @ TechFutures Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | New York, United States SquadJobs (formerly include.io) is the only recruiting platform in-market, run and founded by queer-women; the founders of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. SquadJobs is on a mission to transform the technology sector to become increasingly diverse and inclusive. The platform focuses on connecting the best diverse talent with some of the world’s most recognized and valued tech companies, with opportunities for IRL events, mentoring from Senior Execs and content to help candidates through the hiring life-cycle. At SquadJobs I: • Collaborated with the engineering team to enhance user interfaces, aligned with industry design standards. Utilized wireframes and prototypes to systematically iterate on concepts, optimizing site and app functionality. • Contributed to user research efforts and aided in the development of UX visual artifacts, showcasing proficiency in synthesizing data and conceptualizing solutions. • Demonstrated strategic thinking by aligning design efforts with overarching business objectives, ensuring the delivery of highly usable and engaging user experiences from end to end. • Leveraged Webflow to implement designs seamlessly, showcasing proficiency in design implementation without extensive coding requirements. ### User Interface Designer @ TechFutures Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | New York, United States ### Digital Art Director & Graphic Designer @ Carnsmedia Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area • Provided creative direction on full-cycle design solutions from research, concepts to production across multiple platforms (identities, websites, marketing, social media). • Designed and developed campaign ideas and ads for numerous clients across various channels, including digital touchpoints, social media, print, and retail, with a focus on the food and beverage industry. ### Graphic Designer @ Carnsmedia Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater New York City Area Worked on a team to design logos, visual identities, direct email campaigns, and web layouts, print, and digital collateral. Manage WordPress and up to 5 social media accounts. Specialized in photo art direction, content creation, video editing, and business development. ### Digital Art Director @ Blend Creative Agency Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Greater New York City Area / Arezzo, Italy • Provided design solutions at various stages using flow diagrams, wireframes, and high fidelity prototypes for multiple platforms. • Visualized and presented concepts to stakeholders. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Creative, Development, and Marketing) of different full-service agencies to build digital products and multi-channel marketing campaigns. ### Freelance Art Director @ Entrée Health Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Greater New York City Area • Established visual identities and digital marketing communication materials. • Collaborated with cross-functional design teams and other agency resources, breaking down complex ideas and communicating them in a meaningful way. ### Creative Intern @ Goloborotko's Studio Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 Designed posters and stickers for “1001Dreams.” An ongoing interactive public installation. ### Computer Lab Monitor 14WLAB @ PRATT INSTITUTE Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 Assisted students with computer and printing issues. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Information Experience Design Pratt Institute ### Advance Certificate in UX/UI Design & Human Computer Interaction Pratt Institute ### Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Commucation Design Pratt Institute ### Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration Pratt Institute ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ricardoe-vargas - Website: https://Ricardoevargas.com - Website: https://dribbble.com/Ricevg --- Source: https://flows.cv/ricardoevargas JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ricardoevargas/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05