Thais Amaral
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English Full professional proficiency
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Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Mike Townson
Truly a joy to work with, Thais is a unique mix of pure creativity and unwavering dedication to the human needs in every product she works on. She elevates teams she works with by bringing pure positive energy, curiosity, desire for detail, and support. Her drive to learn and be better made me a better manager and a better person. I am impressed by her dedication to growing and evolving and I am proud of what she has accomplished at The Knot. I would without question work with Thais again if given the chance.
Lindsay Rothman
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Thais on a series of challenging projects where she was consistently thoughtful and detail-oriented in her approach while moving quickly and helping the team hustle towards results. Thais is an extremely business-focused UX Designer with expertise in user research and usability testing. She is an asset to any team looking for a strong designer or product manager.
Mike Townson
Truly a joy to work with, Thais is a unique mix of pure creativity and unwavering dedication to the human needs in every product she works on. She elevates teams she works with by bringing pure positive energy, curiosity, desire for detail, and support. Her drive to learn and be better made me a better manager and a better person. I am impressed by her dedication to growing and evolving and I am proud of what she has accomplished at The Knot. I would without question work with Thais again if given the chance.
Lindsay Rothman
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Thais on a series of challenging projects where she was consistently thoughtful and detail-oriented in her approach while moving quickly and helping the team hustle towards results. Thais is an extremely business-focused UX Designer with expertise in user research and usability testing. She is an asset to any team looking for a strong designer or product manager.
Mike Townson
Truly a joy to work with, Thais is a unique mix of pure creativity and unwavering dedication to the human needs in every product she works on. She elevates teams she works with by bringing pure positive energy, curiosity, desire for detail, and support. Her drive to learn and be better made me a better manager and a better person. I am impressed by her dedication to growing and evolving and I am proud of what she has accomplished at The Knot. I would without question work with Thais again if given the chance.
Lindsay Rothman
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Thais on a series of challenging projects where she was consistently thoughtful and detail-oriented in her approach while moving quickly and helping the team hustle towards results. Thais is an extremely business-focused UX Designer with expertise in user research and usability testing. She is an asset to any team looking for a strong designer or product manager.
Mike Townson
Truly a joy to work with, Thais is a unique mix of pure creativity and unwavering dedication to the human needs in every product she works on. She elevates teams she works with by bringing pure positive energy, curiosity, desire for detail, and support. Her drive to learn and be better made me a better manager and a better person. I am impressed by her dedication to growing and evolving and I am proud of what she has accomplished at The Knot. I would without question work with Thais again if given the chance.
Lindsay Rothman
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Thais on a series of challenging projects where she was consistently thoughtful and detail-oriented in her approach while moving quickly and helping the team hustle towards results. Thais is an extremely business-focused UX Designer with expertise in user research and usability testing. She is an asset to any team looking for a strong designer or product manager.
Experience
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WhatsApp
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Designer
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Jul 2021 - Present
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XO Group Inc.
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United States
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Online Media
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr. Product Designer, The Knot
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
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Product Designer, The Knot
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May 2018 - Mar 2019
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FreshBooks
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Canada
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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UX Designer
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Feb 2015 - May 2018
FreshBooks, one of Canada’s leading tech companies, helps millions with its cloud-accounting solution. Highlights of my contributions include:-Led the end-to-end design of key features for the New FreshBooks (a fully re-imagined version of FreshBooks), in close collaboration with Developers, Product Managers and company Directors-Conducted and analyzed qualitative and quantitative research to inform design sprints and strategic product decisions-Advocated for UX practices by presenting research findings at company-wide meetings, leading design workshops and coaching Junior Designers-Helped improve design processes by leading an initiative to ensure all work followed FreshBooks’ UX principles and guidelines
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Visual Designer
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
Designed landing pages, email marketing campaigns and ads following conversion best practices. Redesigned FreshBooks’ account creation flow, leading to a 10% increase in visitor-to-trial conversion.
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Jugnoo NFTs: Rethinking Value
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic/UI Designer
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Apr 2012 - May 2013
Jugnoo is an all-in-one social media management platform for small businesses. I helped design various features of the platform by sketching, creating wireframes and mocks and working closely with developers. Jugnoo is an all-in-one social media management platform for small businesses. I helped design various features of the platform by sketching, creating wireframes and mocks and working closely with developers.
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Designer
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Kolke is a boutique design agency. At Kolke, I worked on web and print designs, presented work to clients, attended press checks and helped direct design interns. Kolke is a boutique design agency. At Kolke, I worked on web and print designs, presented work to clients, attended press checks and helped direct design interns.
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Emily Carr University of Art and Design
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Canada
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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2011 Grad Show Exhibition Committee
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Worked with other members of the committee reviewing student submissions for quality and adequacy, planning and overseeing the use of space during the Show. Worked with other members of the committee reviewing student submissions for quality and adequacy, planning and overseeing the use of space during the Show.
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Office Assistant (Summer Position)
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Edited industrial machinery photography for the company’s website and catalogue, translated the company’s website to English and provided support to management in written communication with foreign suppliers from various countries. Edited industrial machinery photography for the company’s website and catalogue, translated the company’s website to English and provided support to management in written communication with foreign suppliers from various countries.
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Education
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2007 - 2011
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design
BA, Communication Design
