David Rafael ☀️
About David Rafael ☀️
David Rafael is a Product Designer at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has a background in UI design and customer experience, with an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design from George Brown College.
Title and Current Role
David Rafael is currently serving as a Product Designer at CIBC, where he began his tenure in 2022. His role involves participating in workshops and team rituals to enhance collaboration with CIBC teammates and stakeholders, strategizing using agile-based roadmaps to effectively manage projects and sprints, and engaging in user testing to ensure the final product is user-centric and backed by research.
Previous Experience at BIMM
David Rafael worked at BIMM as a UI Designer from 2021 to 2022, for a period of one year. During his tenure in Toronto, Ontario, David was involved in user interface design projects, gaining experience that would contribute to his skills in creating user-friendly products and interfaces.
Experience at TD Bank
Prior to his role at BIMM, David Rafael was employed at TD Bank, where he held positions as a Customer Experience Associate from 2018 to 2020 in the Toronto, Canada Area, and as a Credit Card Service Officer from 2017 to 2018 in London, Canada Area. In these roles, he acquired experience in customer service and financial transactions, providing insights into the user experience from a financial perspective.
Educational Background
David Rafael earned an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design from George Brown College, where he studied from 2018 to 2021. This foundational education equipped him with the necessary skills in design, preparing him for a career in product and UI design.
Role as Cooperative Education Student
David Rafael also gained early experience as a Cooperative Education Student at Future Access from 2014 to 2015 in St. Catharines, Ontario. This four-month period provided him with practical insights and hands-on experience in a professional setting, contributing to his career development in design.