Hello! I'm Karolina Zanardi, a 23 year old Product Designer based in Caxias do Sul, Brazil.

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MY STORY

In March 2019 I began my degree in Interior Design. It didn’t take long for me to realize that design was much more than aesthetics — it was about improving the way people experience the world around them.

It was during those early days, learning the fundamentals of design, that I discovered something important: I loved solving problems. More than just creating beautiful spaces, I realized I was drawn to the impact design could have on people’s everyday lives. That’s what really clicked for me. I knew I wanted to build a career that combined creativity with impact.

I took my first professional step in 2020 by joining a advertising agency where I started developing skills in graphic design, brand identities and also learned how to communicate visually in ways that connect with people.

In 2021, I made a career transition to UX/UI and Product Design — a move that felt like a natural progression of everything I’d learned so far. Since then, I’ve been focused on designing B2B SaaS products, gaining hands-on experience with complex platforms and user needs. Throughout it all, my goal has stayed the same: to create products that not only look good, but feel intuitive and genuinely helpful to the people using them.

EXPERIENCE

Product Designer

SCALIS

2024 — Present

At SCALIS, I design features for both job seekers and employers on the first fully-integrated ATS and job board powered by AI. Our goal is to enhance the hiring experience for both companies and candidates through smarter, more intuitive design.

Product Designer

SCALIS

2024 — Present

At SCALIS, I design features for both job seekers and employers on the first fully-integrated ATS and job board powered by AI. Our goal is to enhance the hiring experience for both companies and candidates through smarter, more intuitive design.

Product Designer

SCALIS

2024 — Present

At SCALIS, I design features for both job seekers and employers on the first fully-integrated ATS and job board powered by AI. Our goal is to enhance the hiring experience for both companies and candidates through smarter, more intuitive design.

Product Designer

Zoppy

2023 - 2024

At Zoppy, a CRM for small and medium e-commerces, I was the sole Product Designer, responsible for creating the entire platform and Design System from scratch. I started as a freelancer in July 2022 and was hired full-time in July 2023.

Product Designer

Zoppy

2023 - 2024

At Zoppy, a CRM for small and medium e-commerces, I was the sole Product Designer, responsible for creating the entire platform and Design System from scratch. I started as a freelancer in July 2022 and was hired full-time in July 2023.

Product Designer

Zoppy

2023 - 2024

At Zoppy, a CRM for small and medium e-commerces, I was the sole Product Designer, responsible for creating the entire platform and Design System from scratch. I started as a freelancer in July 2022 and was hired full-time in July 2023.

Jr. Product Designer

Bagy

2021 — 2023

Bagy, one of Brazil’s leading e-commerce platforms, was my first experience with SaaS. I worked in agile teams alongside Product and Technology, leading design efforts for the CRM, Storefront, and Mobile squads — creating new flows and enhancing existing ones to improve the user experience.

Jr. Product Designer

Bagy

2021 — 2023

Bagy, one of Brazil’s leading e-commerce platforms, was my first experience with SaaS. I worked in agile teams alongside Product and Technology, leading design efforts for the CRM, Storefront, and Mobile squads — creating new flows and enhancing existing ones to improve the user experience.

Jr. Product Designer

Bagy

2021 — 2023

Bagy, one of Brazil’s leading e-commerce platforms, was my first experience with SaaS. I worked in agile teams alongside Product and Technology, leading design efforts for the CRM, Storefront, and Mobile squads — creating new flows and enhancing existing ones to improve the user experience.

Graphic & UX/UI Designer

Duo Studio

2021

Started as a Graphic Designer creating social media content, marketing materials, and brand identities. In June 2021, I transitioned to Duo’s UX/UI team, where I designed landing pages, email campaigns, and interfaces for websites and e-commerces, while still supporting visual design needs across teams.

Graphic & UX/UI Designer

Duo Studio

2021

Started as a Graphic Designer creating social media content, marketing materials, and brand identities. In June 2021, I transitioned to Duo’s UX/UI team, where I designed landing pages, email campaigns, and interfaces for websites and e-commerces, while still supporting visual design needs across teams.

Graphic & UX/UI Designer

Duo Studio

2021

Started as a Graphic Designer creating social media content, marketing materials, and brand identities. In June 2021, I transitioned to Duo’s UX/UI team, where I designed landing pages, email campaigns, and interfaces for websites and e-commerces, while still supporting visual design needs across teams.

EDUCATION

User Experience Design

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

2024 — Present

Post-graduated in User Experience Design, focusing on user research, interaction design, wireframing, and usability testing to create intuitive and user-centered digital experiences.

User Experience Design

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

2024 — Present

Post-graduated in User Experience Design, focusing on user research, interaction design, wireframing, and usability testing to create intuitive and user-centered digital experiences.

User Experience Design

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

2024 — Present

Post-graduated in User Experience Design, focusing on user research, interaction design, wireframing, and usability testing to create intuitive and user-centered digital experiences.

Interior Design

University of Caxias do Sul

2019 — 2022

Graduated in Interior Design, with a focus on design fundamentals, including Gestalt principles, spatial design, and color theory to create functional and aesthetic spaces.

Interior Design

University of Caxias do Sul

2019 — 2022

Graduated in Interior Design, with a focus on design fundamentals, including Gestalt principles, spatial design, and color theory to create functional and aesthetic spaces.

Interior Design

University of Caxias do Sul

2019 — 2022

Graduated in Interior Design, with a focus on design fundamentals, including Gestalt principles, spatial design, and color theory to create functional and aesthetic spaces.

Hit me up if you’re looking for a dedicated product designer who can help you create the future!

LET'S CREATE
THE FUTURE TOGETHER!

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Product Designer

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LET'S CREATE
THE FUTURE TOGETHER!

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Karolina Zanardi

Product Designer

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