SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER
DANIEL
LARUSSO
I transform business challenges into products that people love
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ABOUT
ABOUT
ABOUT
Hi! I'm Larusso, a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience leading design projects. My recent ones include SaaS platforms, B2B solutions, direct-to-consumer products, and AI/LLM applications.
I have collaborated with clients from the US, Brazil, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, delivering iOS, Android, and web solutions from strategy to launch.
My experience spans multiple industries: Education, Human Resources, Wellness, Healthcare, Sports, and Social Networks.
I thrive in collaborative environments where I can align strategic goals, user needs, and technology. Let's connect and create something impactful together!
Product Strategy
Turning research and insights into actionable strategies that drive results.
Product Strategy
Turning research and insights into actionable strategies that drive results.
Product Strategy
Turning research and insights into actionable strategies that drive results.
UX/UI Craft
Designing low and high-fidelity prototypes that solve real problems and delight users.
UX/UI Craft
Designing low and high-fidelity prototypes that solve real problems and delight users.
UX/UI Craft
Designing low and high-fidelity prototypes that solve real problems and delight users.
Agile Leadership
Leading cross-functional teams to build better, faster, and focus on what matters most.
Agile Leadership
Leading cross-functional teams to build better, faster, and focus on what matters most.
Agile Leadership
Leading cross-functional teams to build better, faster, and focus on what matters most.
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Senior Product Designer & Manager
AE Studio · Los Angeles · Remote
Jul 2023 - Nov 2024
I lead end-to-end design for iOS, Android, and Web, aligning user needs with business goals. I’ve designed and launched AI/LLM products across industries like education, media, health, and architecture, delivering solutions that secured major client investments and drove business growth. Collaborating closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders, I foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement while integrating AI tools to optimize workflows and elevate design quality.
Senior Product Designer & Manager
AE Studio · Los Angeles · Remote
Jul 2023 - Nov 2024
I lead end-to-end design for iOS, Android, and Web, aligning user needs with business goals. I’ve designed and launched AI/LLM products across industries like education, media, health, and architecture, delivering solutions that secured major client investments and drove business growth. Collaborating closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders, I foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement while integrating AI tools to optimize workflows and elevate design quality.
Senior Product Designer & Manager
AE Studio · Los Angeles · Remote
Jul 2023 - Nov 2024
I lead end-to-end design for iOS, Android, and Web, aligning user needs with business goals. I’ve designed and launched AI/LLM products across industries like education, media, health, and architecture, delivering solutions that secured major client investments and drove business growth. Collaborating closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders, I foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement while integrating AI tools to optimize workflows and elevate design quality.
Learning and Development Design Consultant
Mercur · Santa Cruz do Sul · Hybrid
Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
I mapped and designed internal learning processes to support hundreds of employees across Brazil. I also created an online platform and guides that distilled the company’s culture and workflows, making knowledge more accessible and actionable.
Learning and Development Design Consultant
Mercur · Santa Cruz do Sul · Hybrid
Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
I mapped and designed internal learning processes to support hundreds of employees across Brazil. I also created an online platform and guides that distilled the company’s culture and workflows, making knowledge more accessible and actionable.
Head of Design
Seasoned · Porto Alegre · Remote
Jan 2019 - Jul 2023
I led the design of B2B SaaS and consumer-facing products from strategy to launch, ensuring high-quality execution across iOS, Android, and Web. I built and scaled the design department, hiring and mentoring a strong team while integrating design into company processes. Beyond design, I contributed to marketing, sales, and operations, driving business success as part of the leadership team. My focus on collaboration and team culture helped create a high-performing, dynamic, and effective work environment.
Head of Design
Seasoned · Porto Alegre · Remote
Jan 2019 - Jul 2023
I led the design of B2B SaaS and consumer-facing products from strategy to launch, ensuring high-quality execution across iOS, Android, and Web. I built and scaled the design department, hiring and mentoring a strong team while integrating design into company processes. Beyond design, I contributed to marketing, sales, and operations, driving business success as part of the leadership team. My focus on collaboration and team culture helped create a high-performing, dynamic, and effective work environment.
Head of Design
Seasoned · Porto Alegre · Remote
Jan 2019 - Jul 2023
I led the design of B2B SaaS and consumer-facing products from strategy to launch, ensuring high-quality execution across iOS, Android, and Web. I built and scaled the design department, hiring and mentoring a strong team while integrating design into company processes. Beyond design, I contributed to marketing, sales, and operations, driving business success as part of the leadership team. My focus on collaboration and team culture helped create a high-performing, dynamic, and effective work environment.
Learning and Development Design Consultant
Mercur · Santa Cruz do Sul · Hybrid
Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
I mapped and designed internal learning processes to support hundreds of employees across Brazil. I also created an online platform and guides that distilled the company’s culture and workflows, making knowledge more accessible and actionable.
Co-Founder
Hell Yeah! · Florianópolis · Remote
Jul 2015 - Dec 2018
I co-founded and led a web design studio focused on crafting impactful websites for purpose-driven small brands. I delivered dozens of sites by establishing efficient methodologies, translating client needs into effective designs, and leveraging no-code tools and rapid prototyping for fast, high-quality results.
Co-Founder
Hell Yeah! · Florianópolis · Remote
Jul 2015 - Dec 2018
I co-founded and led a web design studio focused on crafting impactful websites for purpose-driven small brands. I delivered dozens of sites by establishing efficient methodologies, translating client needs into effective designs, and leveraging no-code tools and rapid prototyping for fast, high-quality results.
Co-Founder
Hell Yeah! · Florianópolis · Remote
Jul 2015 - Dec 2018
I co-founded and led a web design studio focused on crafting impactful websites for purpose-driven small brands. I delivered dozens of sites by establishing efficient methodologies, translating client needs into effective designs, and leveraging no-code tools and rapid prototyping for fast, high-quality results.
DISCOVER
DESIGN
BUILD
LAUNCH
LEARN
IMPROVE
Let's connect and build something extraordinary.
Florianópolis, Brazil