Gilmar Lira
About Gilmar Lira
Gilmar Lira is a Senior Design Technologist at Carta, where he has worked since 2022, focusing on enhancing design components in collaboration with visual designers and engineers. He has a diverse educational background in design and physics, and previously held various roles at Apple and Carta, contributing to product design and development.
Current Role at Carta
Gilmar Lira currently serves as a Senior Design Technologist at Carta, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with visual designers and engineers to enhance ink components in both code and Figma. He influences the ink system's roadmap, aligning it with brand direction and product needs. His work focuses on researching and promoting design patterns to ensure product cohesion, scalability, and low upkeep.
Previous Experience at Carta
Prior to his current role, Gilmar Lira worked at Carta as a Design Technology Manager from 2019 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Product Designer from 2017 to 2018. During his time at Carta, he contributed to various design initiatives and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and technology integration.
Experience at Apple
Gilmar Lira has a history of working at Apple in various roles. He was a World Wide Developer Relations Intern in 2015 and a Visual Interface Design Intern in 2014, both for three months in Cupertino, California. Additionally, he worked as an Apple Shop Specialist from 2010 to 2011 and as a Visual Merchandising employee from 2008 to 2010. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in design and technology within a leading tech company.
Educational Background
Gilmar Lira has an extensive educational background in design and technology. He studied at USP - Universidade de São Paulo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from 2003 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design from Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo, completed between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, he studied at the Academy of Art University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design from 2012 to 2015.
Design and Technology Skills
Gilmar Lira possesses a diverse skill set in design and technology. His expertise includes enhancing ink components, collaborating with design and engineering teams, and promoting design patterns for product cohesion. His background in physics and graphic design supports his ability to approach design challenges with a technical perspective, ensuring alignment with brand direction and product needs.