Julio Rivera🇺🇸

Senior Product Designer at GoFundMe

About Julio Rivera

Senior Product Designer at GoFundMe

My name is julio and I'm a UI/UX Designer based in Brooklyn, New York. I have over fifteen years of experience in UI/UX design and product design. I was the first UI/UX Director for Flyblade and QL Gaming Group.

Expertise

DesignProductProduct ResearchProduct DesignUX DesignUI/ Visual DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingTime managementTeam playerLeadership

Sessions with Julio Rivera

Figma 101 (30 min): In these weekly sessions, immerse yourself in hands-on learning with Figma as we explore the 5 fundamentals of visual design. Discover the art of spacing, understand the logic behind visual hierarchy, explore typography essentials, and harness Figma's powerful features like auto layout. Finally, bring your ideas to life with quick and impressive prototypes. This practical experience will equip you with the skills to design visually captivating and user-friendly interfaces.
Craft Your Portfolio (30 min): In these series, we will learn to create a standout portfolio that impresses potential clients and employers. Through personalized guidance, we'll help you showcase your best work and highlight your unique skills and talents. Learn to tell a compelling story through your portfolio and present yourself as a creative force in your field. This mentorship will equip you with the tools to elevate your career and open doors to exciting opportunities.
Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship

What mentees say

“I really enjoyed my session with Julio! He's patient, detail-oriented, with great visual eye. He provided me with valuable, actionable feedback on both my resume and portfolio, pinpointing areas for improvement while offering practical suggestions.”
Mahnaz Hajesmaeili, Product Designer at LBC Laboratories

“It was such a pleasure meeting and chatting with Julio! It was one of the best mentorship experiences I've had on ADPList. He is efficient and thoughtful with his feedback and provides excellent examples and resources. He's also very generous with his time and you can tell that he is passionate about design and helping others. I've gained tremendously helpful insight into improving my portfolio.”
Nura Husseini-Yoon, Designer at Morningstar

“Julio gave a lot of great advice regarding the design of a website I'm building. I really learned a lot from him.”
Jonah Schottenstein, Front End Developer at Freelance