Johnatan Uribe
About Johnatan Uribe
Johnatan Uribe is a Product Design Manager at Apollo.io, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product design, having held various positions at companies such as Okta, LinkedIn, and Khaylo, and he emphasizes user-centered design principles in his work.
Work at Apollo.io
Johnatan Uribe has been serving as the Product Design Manager at Apollo.io since 2023. In this role, he leads the design team and is responsible for launching new products, including Conversation Intelligence, Deals, and Meetings. His work emphasizes collaboration with product managers and engineers, utilizing design thinking techniques to address user needs and problem spaces.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current position, Johnatan Uribe held several key roles in product design. He worked at Okta as a Staff Product Designer from 2018 to 2021, followed by a year as Product Design Manager until 2022. He also contributed to LinkedIn as a Product Designer from 2016 to 2018 and served as a Product Design lead at CaptivateIQ from 2022 to 2023. His experience spans various companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Johnatan Uribe's educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Web Design and New Media from the Academy of Art University. He also studied Graphic Design at City College of San Francisco, achieving an Associate in Arts. Additionally, he completed a course in Business Essentials for Designers at Designer Fund and studied Interaction Design at Nielsen Norman Group. His education supports his expertise in creating user-centered designs.
Background in Design Leadership
Johnatan Uribe has a diverse background in design leadership, having founded JU Design and served as Head of Design at Khaylo, inc from 2013 to 2016. He has also acted as an Advisor at Virdio from 2021 to 2023. His leadership roles have focused on making complex technical problems more accessible and enhancing user experiences through effective design strategies.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Johnatan Uribe emphasizes a design philosophy centered on user experience. He utilizes design thinking techniques to gain insights into user needs and problem spaces. His approach aims to simplify complex technical challenges, ensuring that the solutions he designs are not only functional but also enjoyable for users.