Caio Pimentel
About Caio Pimentel
Caio Pimentel is a Senior Product Designer currently working at DeepL in Amsterdam. He specializes in user experience design for mobile and desktop platforms, with a strong focus on experimentation and collaboration.
Current Role at DeepL
Caio Pimentel serves as a Senior Product Designer at DeepL, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating user experiences for both mobile and desktop platforms, specifically within SaaS and B2C products. His work involves utilizing a structured and collaborative end-to-end design process that integrates user research, data analysis, and A/B testing to enhance product design and functionality.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining DeepL, Caio Pimentel worked at Passei Direto as a Senior Product Designer for two months in 2021 and as a Product Designer from 2020 to 2021 for one year in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. He also held a position at SETTA.co as a Product Designer for six months in 2019, and at CAMPO as a Designer for three months in 2018, both in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His diverse experience across these roles has contributed to his expertise in product design.
Education and Expertise
Caio Pimentel studied at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Industrial Design, and Graphic Design from 2013 to 2018. His academic background laid the foundation for his specialization in user experience design, particularly for mobile and desktop platforms. He is skilled in facilitating workshops aimed at generating solutions and designing user interfaces.
Design Methodologies and Approach
Caio Pimentel employs a structured and collaborative design process that emphasizes experimentation through Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and user testing. He is experienced in working within agile environments and cross-functional teams, which allows him to leverage diverse perspectives in the design process. His focus on user research and data analysis informs his design decisions, ensuring that the products he designs meet user needs effectively.
Early Career and Internships
Caio began his career as a UX Design Summer Intern at VTEX in 2018, where he gained foundational experience in user experience design. He also worked as an Interaction Designer and Undergraduate Researcher at UERJ from 2015 to 2016 for one year. These early roles contributed to his development as a designer and provided him with valuable insights into the design process and user interaction.