Personal Info
Juan Pablo Riano
UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer
Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada
UI/UX Design & Web Portfolio
Client Work - Marketing Websites
- UI/UX Design:
UI design, UX design, wireframing, prototyping, high-fidelity mockups, responsive design, mobile-first, typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, interaction design - Design Tools & Workflow:
Figma (wireframes -> high-fidelity -> handoff), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, design systems, component libraries, design-to-development handoff, WCAG 2.1 accessibility - Frontend Implementation:
HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, React, Gatsby, Next.js, SASS - translating Figma designs into production-ready, responsive code - AI-Assisted Workflow:
Claude Code (AI coding assistant), Figma AI / Make (prompt-to-UI, design-to-code), Vercel v0 (UI generation), Perplexity (research & benchmarking) · Low-code prototyping: Lovable, Kilo Code - Collaboration & Process:
Cross-functional collaboration, Agile/Scrum, stakeholder communication, Jira, Confluence, Git/GitHub, Google Analytics, multilingual (EN/FR/ES)
Summary
UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 10+ years of experience designing and building digital interfaces across web and app platforms. Combines strong visual design judgment (Figma, wireframing, high-fidelity mockups, design systems) with hands-on frontend implementation skills (HTML5/CSS3, Tailwind, React/Gatsby) - bridging the gap between design intent and shipped interface without the friction of traditional handoff. Integrates AI tools into daily workflow (Claude Code, Figma AI/Make, Vercel v0) to accelerate delivery, prototype faster, and maintain quality at scale. Experienced delivering pixel-accurate UI from wireframe to production code, with proven collaboration across design, product, and development teams. Accessibility-aware (WCAG 2.1) with a track record in enterprise, SaaS, and agency environments across Canada. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
UI/UX Design & Frontend Experience
UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer
February 2024 - CurrentCode Crafted Studios · Contract Full-timeMontreal, Canada · Remote- Designed and delivered 10+ client-facing marketing websites in Figma - from wireframe to high-fidelity mockup - ensuring visual consistency, clear information hierarchy, and conversion-focused layout.
- Implemented responsive UI in React/Gatsby (HTML5, CSS, Tailwind), translating Figma designs into production-ready code with pixel-accurate fidelity across breakpoints - no handoff friction.
- Created and maintained multilingual content (EN/FR/ES) with attention to brand voice, visual hierarchy, and UX clarity - improving user journeys and time-on-page.
- Built reusable Figma component libraries and UI patterns, streamlining design-to-development handoff and reducing revision cycles.
- Applied SEO-friendly semantic structure and WCAG 2.1 accessibility considerations to all web deliverables, supporting organic visibility and inclusive design.
- Coordinated design reviews and stakeholder approvals, managing timelines and release checklists for smooth, on-schedule launches.
Skills: Figma · UI/UX Design · Visual Design · Responsive Design · GatsbyJS · React · HTML5 · CSS3 · Tailwind CSS · JavaScript · Design Systems · Design Handoff · SEO · Google Analytics
UI/UX Designer
February 2025 - August 2025Intact Insurance · Contract Full-timeMontreal, Canada · Remote- Designed and delivered 25+ bilingual (EN/FR) responsive UI pages aligned with Figma specifications, brand guidelines, and visual design system standards.
- Translated Figma mockups into pixel-accurate, responsive HTML/CSS, maintaining visual consistency across breakpoints, devices, and sub-brands.
- Applied WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards throughout UI implementation, improving inclusivity and resolving usability defects across the experience.
- Established reusable component patterns and frontend standards, enabling consistent design delivery and reducing rework across the team.
- Collaborated with product and design stakeholders in an Agile environment, attending reviews and adapting deliverables based on feedback cycles.
Skills: Figma · UI/UX Design · Responsive Design · HTML5 · CSS3 · SASS · WCAG 2.1 · Accessibility · Design Systems · Component Libraries · JavaScript · GitHub · Jira · Confluence
UI/UX Designer & Frontend Specialist
Jun 2023 - February 2024PricerQX · Contract Full-timeLas Vegas, Nevada, United States · Remote- Designed and delivered UI features for a SaaS product, working within a 20-person cross-functional team (designers, frontend, backend) to maintain consistent visual patterns across independently delivered modules.
- Built and maintained a reusable React component library (Tailwind CSS) to enforce UI consistency and accelerate design-to-development handoff across surfaces.
- Validated responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-browser behavior across all UI deliverables, ensuring a consistent experience on web and mobile.
- Collaborated with designers to interpret Figma specs and translate interaction patterns into maintainable, scalable UI code aligned with product goals.
Skills: Figma · React.js · Next.js · Tailwind CSS · UI/UX Design · Component Libraries · Responsive Design · Accessibility · TypeScript · GitHub · Jira · Confluence
UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer
May 2022 - August 2023RBCx · Permanent Full-timeToronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote- Implemented visual UI refinements and resolved front-end defects across React-based fintech interfaces, improving consistency and polish across user-facing screens.
- Collaborated with UX designers and engineering partners to translate design intent into maintainable, reusable UI components and views.
- Extended UI coverage to React Native mobile surfaces, ensuring a consistent visual experience across web and mobile platforms.
- Instrumented Heap analytics to support data-informed UI decisions, connecting design choices to product usage metrics.
Skills: React · React Native · UI/UX Design · Visual Design · TypeScript · HTML5 · Bootstrap · Node.js · Heap Analytics · Cross-functional Collaboration
UI Developer (Frontend)
September 2021 - August 2022Loopsin (Bombardier - Garda World) · Contract Full-timeMontreal, Canada · Remote- Built modular, component-driven React/Next.js UI to demonstrate AI-based detection workflows, focusing on clear interaction patterns and consistent visual design across stakeholders.
- Maintained and extended a legacy AngularJS interface, integrating new UI components while preserving visual consistency and interaction standards.
- Collaborated with clients and internal teams to validate UX across platforms and ensure deliverables matched design expectations.
Skills: UI Design · React.js · Next.js · TypeScript · SASS · Responsive Design · Component Libraries · Cross-functional Collaboration · AngularJS
UI Developer
March 2020 - September 2021Loto-Quebec · Contract Full-timeMontreal, Canada · Hybrid- Built responsive, mobile-first UI layouts for a high-traffic gaming platform, ensuring visual consistency and usability across devices and browsers.
- Converted design documents into hand-coded HTML/SASS with high fidelity, maintaining pixel-accurate alignment with design specifications.
- Implemented responsive grid systems and UI components using Bootstrap 4, supporting a consistent visual experience at scale.
Skills: UI Design · Responsive Design · HTML5 · CSS3 · SASS · Bootstrap · Vue.js · Magnolia CMS · Mobile-First Design
Frontend UI Developer
January 2019 - January 2020Accreon (Intelerad) · Contract Full-timeMontreal, Canada · Hybrid- Built dynamic, responsive UI pages in HTML5/SASS/TypeScript/Angular, collaborating with a cross-functional Agile team to improve user experience for a medical imaging platform.
- Refactored SASS component architecture to establish consistent spacing, typography, and reusable UI helpers across the application.
- Documented UI components and contributed to design standards, ensuring consistent patterns across the interface.
Skills: UI Design · HTML5 · CSS3 · SASS · Angular · TypeScript · Responsive Design · Agile · Scrum · GitHub
Frontend UI Developer
April 2018 - January 2019Meritek (TD Insurance) · Contract Full-timeMontreal, Canada · On-site- Partnered with design and engineering teams to build intuitive UI views and reusable components for a financial services application, with emphasis on visual clarity and usability.
- Applied HTML5 semantic markup and W3C accessibility guidelines throughout all UI deliverables, supporting inclusive design across the platform.
- Ensured cross-browser and mobile compatibility through systematic testing, maintaining a consistent visual experience for all users.
Skills: UI Design · HTML5 · CSS3 · SCSS · Angular · Bootstrap · Accessibility (W3C / WCAG) · Responsive Design · Jira · Confluence · Agile
UI Developer
August 2015 - April 2018Ilusoft (Autoprocessor) · Contract Full-timeAnaheim, California, United States · Remote- Translated design mockups into interactive UI using AngularJS and Kendo, building dynamic data grid displays for a business automation platform.
- Acted as de facto UI/UX designer in the absence of a dedicated designer, creating conceptual layouts and visual solutions to unblock project delivery.
- Designed and produced custom SVG chart maps for data visualization, from CAD source files to high-quality, scalable web graphics.
Skills: UI Design · Visual Design · SVG · Data Visualization · AngularJS · SASS · Responsive Design · Umbraco CMS · Agile
Frontend UI Developer
September 2014 - March 2016Made Media · Permanent Full-timeMontreal, Canada · On-site- Translated PSD designs into pixel-accurate, responsive HTML/SCSS, bridging the gap between visual design and working front-end implementation.
- Built fluid grid layouts ensuring a consistent, visually polished experience across devices and screen sizes.
Skills: HTML5 · CSS3 · SCSS · Responsive Design · Bootstrap · jQuery · Adobe Photoshop · GitHub
Web Designer & UI Integrator
December 2013 - August 2014Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal · Permanent Full-timeMontreal, Canada · On-site- Created UI/UX wireframes in Balsamiq and translated them through Photoshop into front-end prototypes, supporting a full design-to-code workflow.
- Designed responsive HTML email templates for marketing campaigns, optimizing visual appeal and compatibility across email clients.
- Managed and updated web content in Sitecore CMS, maintaining accuracy and brand consistency across the organization's digital presence.
Skills: UI/UX Design · Wireframing · Prototyping · Responsive Web Design · HTML5 · CSS3 · jQuery · Adobe Photoshop · Sitecore CMS · Email Design
Frontend UI Developer
December 2012 - October 2013Manwin Canada · Permanent Full-timeMontreal, Canada · On-site- Translated PSD designs into responsive, cross-browser HTML/CSS, maintaining design fidelity and visual quality across devices.
- Collaborated with the design team to align front-end implementation with visual design intent and UX expectations.
Skills: HTML5 · CSS3 · Responsive Design · Mobile-Friendly Design · jQuery · Adobe Photoshop
Education
- Google UX Design Professional Certificate, March 2026
Coursera (Google) - ACS Websites Development and E-commerce, 2012.
Collège de Maisonneuve, Montreal. - Professional Technology in Machine Design, 2003.
Equivalence MICC: Diplôme d'études collégiales en Techniques de génie mécanique - Diploma of College Studies, 1994
Training area: Mechanical Manufacturing - Industrial Design
Equivalence MICC: Diplôme d'études professionnelles en Dessin industriel