Larissa Sousa
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Career Summary
Experienced UX/UI Designer with a history of working in the banking, health, agriculture, food, and
educational sectors. Experienced in creating user-centered solutions for complex systems, with expertise
in Figma, Axure RP, Adobe Creative Suite, Material Design, and Agile Methodologies. Skilled in
collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful designs aligned with business goals. Strong
background in information architecture, prototyping, and implementing design systems, with a focus on
improving usability and operational efficiency across desktop and mobile platforms.
Summary of Qualifications
Proficient In:
● Figma, FigJam
● Axure RP
● Photoshop
Languages
● Portuguese (native)
● Illustrator
● Miro
● Material Angular
● Design Systems
(Air DS, CAIXA
Design System)
● English (upper intermediate)
Career History
Globant, Embraer - Rito Sumário - Brasil
Jan. 2025 – Today
UX/UI Designer
● Modernized an existing application that was already live but used an outdated design system and
had confusing workflows.
● Implemented the Air DS design system across the platform, ensuring consistency and scalability
in the interface.
● Redesigned and optimized confusing workflows to improve usability and align the system with
user needs.
● Delivered new screens and functionalities to meet ongoing demands, ensuring the platform
remained user-friendly and efficient.
● Collaborated with stakeholders and the front-end team to ensure seamless integration of the
updated designs and workflows.
● Conducted interviews and research with stakeholders and end users, gathering insights to align
functionalities with real needs.
Globant, Embraer - Quick NC - Brasil
May. 2024 – Aug. 2024
UX/UI Designer
● Transformed the usability and visual experience of the Notas CDs in the SAP system, modernizing
the interface and aligning it with the Air DS design system.
● Restructured the information architecture and navigation, improving the tracking and
management of quarantined items.
● Conducted research with stakeholders and end users to align functionalities with real needs,
reducing item tracking time.
● Collaborated with the front-end team to ensure proper implementation of layouts and adherence
to the design system.
● Delivered a more intuitive and efficient platform for managing materials, minimizing risks
associated with prolonged storage.
Cast group, BASA - Banco da amazônia - Sistema de Tarifas - Brasil
Aug 2022 – May. 2024
UX/UI Designer
● Modernized the INTOLL system by centralizing tariff rule management and integrating real-time
tariffing functionalities.
● Redesigned both desktop and mobile applications, ensuring consistency across platforms and
aligning with the bank’s financial management ecosystem.
● Planned and implemented the application architecture, grouping fields logically and modernizing
the attachment process for better usability.
● Used Axure RP to create high-fidelity prototypes, providing stakeholders with a realistic
demonstration of the system’s navigation and functionalities.
● Delivered tools for creating and managing personalized service packages, improving operational
efficiency and user satisfaction.
Cast group, BASA - Banco da amazônia - Internet Banking - Brasil
Jan. 2022 – May. 2024
UX/UI Designer
● Worked on an older system built with JSF, redesigning and optimizing workflows to improve
usability despite technical limitations.
● Developed new flows and functionalities to enhance the user experience while maintaining
compatibility with the existing system architecture.
● Conducted research to understand user pain points and proposed solutions that balanced user
needs with system constraints.
● Delivered designs that modernized the interface and improved navigation, ensuring a better
experience for users interacting with the platform.
Cast group, BASA - Banco da amazônia - Myphone - Brasil
Oct. 2021 – May. 2024
UX/UI Designer
● Designed and developed new functionalities and prototypes for BASA’s mobile application,
focusing on improving the user experience and aligning with the bank’s ecosystem.
● Created interactive prototypes to validate new features and gather feedback from stakeholders
and users.
● Ensured consistency between the mobile application and other BASA platforms, delivering a
cohesive user experience.
● Collaborated with the development team to implement designs effectively and ensure alignment
with technical requirements.
Cast group, CAIXA - SIMPD - Sistema de Padrões Caixa - Brasil
Jul. 2021 - Oct. 2021
UX/UI Designer
● Developed a centralized system for managing, recording, and validating organizational standards
across CAIXA’s service networks.
● Applied CAIXA’s predefined design system to create modern layouts and streamline workflows for
clarity and usability.
● Planned the application architecture and implemented PDF functionality, allowing users to view,
download, and upload manuals based on their user hierarchy.
● Conducted research with managers and end users to align the system’s functionalities with their
workflows, improving operational efficiency.
● Delivered a user-friendly platform that empowered managers and end users to track and validate
adjustments effectively.
Cast group, CAIXA - SIREM - Sistema de Relacionamento com o Empregado - Brasil Jan. 2021
- Aug. 2021
UX/UI Designer
● Conducted interviews with users to understand how to improve the existing system and align it
with CAIXA’s design system.
● Implemented new functionalities, such as allowing users to edit and send direct congratulatory
messages (maletas diretas) through the platform.
● Designed templates for standardized messages and enabled users to register events for
email-based communication.
● Improved the system’s usability by streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency with CAIXA’s
design system.
Cast group, CAIXA - SIFBK - Sistema de Feedback
Jul. 2020 - Dez. 2020
UX/UI Designer
● Conducted interviews and discovery sessions with users to gather insights for creating a new
system aligned with CAIXA’s design system.
● Designed a platform where users could provide feedback on CAIXA employees based on
company-defined guidelines.
● Developed functionalities for registering employees, tracking conduct history, sending emails, and
enabling employees to request feedback through the platform.
● Ensured the system was user-friendly and aligned with CAIXA’s branding and operational
requirements.
Cast group, CAIXA - SICVE - Sistema de Compras e Vendas Eletrônicas - BrasilNov. 2020 - Apr.
2021
UX/UI Designer
● Worked on an older system built with JSF, addressing front-end limitations while improving the
user experience.
● Assisted with front-end programming to implement prototypes that adhered to the system’s
constraints and CAIXA’s design system.
● Designed functionalities for users with different roles, such as buyers and suppliers, enabling
them to generate reports, manage messages, register bidders, and participate in auctions.
● Conducted interviews with the Product Owner (PO) to understand user needs and propose
solutions that balanced technical limitations with usability improvements.
Education
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA, Araraquara, Brasil
Bachelor in Digital Design
2016 – 2020
Certifications
Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes – Coursera
2023
Gained skills in creating storyboards, paper and digital wireframes (using Figma), developing low-fidelity
prototypes, and identifying bias and deceptive design patterns in UX.
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate – Coursera
2023
Learned methods to empathize with users, define problem statements, ideate design solutions, build
personas and journey maps, and conduct competitive audits.
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design – Coursera, Araraquara, Brasil
2022
Built a foundational understanding of UX principles, including user-centered design, design thinking,
accessibility, equity-focused design, team collaboration, and design sprints.
Serviço Social da Indústria - SESI, Araraquara, Brasil
2015 – 2016
Multimedia Technician Certification - Training in scriptwriting, theater production, video and image editing,
short film creation, and full Adobe Creative Suite utilization.
