Bruno Monte
About Bruno Monte
Bruno Monte is a Senior Product Designer at Circle in Dublin, Ireland, with over a decade of experience in designing digital products across various industries. He has previously held positions at Mastercard, Rarify, Shutterstock, and other companies, utilizing a range of design tools and advocating for user-centered design principles.
Work at Circle.so
Bruno Monte has been employed at Circle as a Senior Product Designer since 2023. In this role, he focuses on designing digital products and enhancing user experiences. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the design aligns with both user needs and business objectives. Bruno's position in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, allows him to contribute to the company's innovative projects in a dynamic environment.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Circle, Bruno Monte held various positions in product design. He worked at Mastercard as a Senior Specialist in Product Experience Design for four months in 2023. Prior to that, he served as Product Design Lead at Rarify for nine months in 2022. He also had significant experience at Shutterstock, where he was a Senior Product Designer for five months in 2021 and a Product Designer for three years from 2018 to 2021. His diverse background spans multiple industries and roles.
Education and Expertise
Bruno Monte holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Universidade Federal de Pelotas, which he completed from 2006 to 2011. He also earned an MBA in Digital Marketing from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing between 2014 and 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his decade of experience in designing digital products, where he combines user-centered design principles with effective product strategies.
Design Tools and Skills
Bruno utilizes a variety of design tools in his work, including Framer, Figma, Sketch, Invision, Abstract, and Usertesting. His technical skills extend to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which enhance his design capabilities. He advocates for a user-centered approach in his design process, emphasizing the importance of research, ideation, and testing to create impactful user experiences.
Design Philosophy and Interests
Bruno Monte has a strong interest in modernism and Scandinavian design, which influences his aesthetic choices and minimalist approach in his work. He enjoys being involved in the entire product creation process, from initial research to the final implementation. He also promotes self-designed workflows within teams to improve performance and collaboration.