Ana Emilia C. Martins
Product Designer with 12+ years of experience creating products, brands, and digital experiences.

I work at the intersection of strategy, user experience, communication, and technology, connecting research, business, and Design to transform ideas into thoughtful, scalable, and human-centered solutions.
My journey began in Branding, Graphic Design, Art Direction, and Digital Marketing before naturally evolving into Product Design. This multidisciplinary background broadened the way I approach complex problems, allowing me to move seamlessly between brand strategy, user experience, information architecture, and product development.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Design, with a specialization in Product Design from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Brazil. I began my international career through the Brazilian Science Without Borders program, working at a branding agency in Munich, Germany, where I developed visual communication projects for BMW Group brands.
Throughout my career, I've contributed to products and initiatives from their earliest stages, working across Discovery, UX Research, Design Systems, web and mobile interfaces, DesignOps, and technical leadership for multidisciplinary teams.
I believe Design goes far beyond creating interfaces or visual identities. My role is to transform complex challenges into clear, meaningful experiences that create value for both people and businesses.
Professional Expertise
Product Designer
UX/UI Designer
Brand Identity Designer
Art Director
Design Lead
Every meaningful solution starts with a deep understanding of the problem. My process is iterative, collaborative, and adaptable to the unique context of each project.
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Deliver
Prepare the solution for implementation through documentation, handoff, and ongoing support as the product continues to evolve.
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Explore
Shape the solution through user flows, customer journeys, information architecture, and experience prototyping.
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Understand
Gain a deep understanding of the problem, context, market, users, and business goals.
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Validate
Refine the solution alongside stakeholders, engineering teams, and users, reducing risks before implementation.
My Professional Journey
A multidisciplinary trajectory that connects Design, Branding, Marketing, and Product to develop solutions with a strategic vision and focus on impact.
Education
2017 - 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design
Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil
2012 - 2017
Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Design
Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil
2014
Exchange Program in Integrated Design
Freiburg University of Art, Design and Popular Music
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg - Germany (Study Abroad / Sandwich Graduate Program)
Certifications

Member
IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation
Since Jan 2024

Essential UX Writing
How Bootcamps
Jan 2023

UX Research
How Bootcamps
Feb 2021
Languages
Portuguese
Native
Fluent

English
TOEFL B1
Professional working proficiency
German
TELC B1
Basic professional proficiency
Experiences
Jun 2025 - Jul 2026
Design Tech Lead
VIACERTA finance company
REMOTE · Santo Cristo, RS - Brazil
Nov 2024 - Jul 2026
Senior Product Designer III
VIACERTA finance company
REMOTE · Santo Cristo, RS - Brazil
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024
Product Design Consultant
Gooxxy
Lavras, MG - Brazil
Sep 2022 - Jun 2024
Senior UI/UX Designer
Base2 Tecnologia
REMOTE · Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
Head of Design & Marketing
Guidance Experts
Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
May 2021 - Sep 2022
UI/UX Designer
Guidance Experts
Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
Corporate Designer (Branding & Graphic Design)
GlasLaser
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil
May 2019 - Apr 2021
Art Director (Digital Marketing)
CasaOito Agency
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil
Mar 2018 - May 2019
Corporate Designer (Branding & Graphic Design)
Arion Energy Optimization
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
Instructional Design Internship
Embrapa Dairy Cattle
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil
Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
Instructional Designer (Trainee)
Directorate of Institutional Image - UFJF
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil
Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
Corporate Designer (Trainee)
Becc Agency GmbH
Munich, Bavaria - Germany
Mar 2012 - Jul 2013
Young Talent for Science Scholar
CAPES – Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel
Juiz de Fora, MG - Brazil