Alberto Zamarrón Pinilla
About Alberto Zamarrón Pinilla
Alberto Zamarrón Pinilla is a Principal Product Designer with over 20 years of interdisciplinary design experience, currently working at Erudit in São Paulo, Brazil. He specializes in connecting strategy with tangibility in digital products and services and has held various design leadership roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Erudit
Alberto Zamarrón Pinilla serves as the Principal Product Designer at Erudit, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the Strategic Design Guild, focusing on strategic, service, and interaction design. His work emphasizes connecting strategy with tangible outcomes in digital products and services. He operates out of São Paulo, Brazil, where he applies his extensive design expertise to enhance user experiences.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current role, Alberto held several significant positions in the design field. He worked as a Design Lead at Banco Carrefour Brasil from 2018 to 2022, where he contributed to various design initiatives. His earlier experience includes roles as a Senior UX Designer at StratioBD and as a Senior Designer at Designit. He also worked at Barrabés Meaning as Lead UX Designer and Interaction/Visual Designer, showcasing a diverse range of design skills across different companies.
Educational Background
Alberto has a solid educational foundation in design. He studied at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, where he earned a University master's degree in User Experience and Interaction Design. Additionally, he completed a post-graduate program in Human Computer Interaction at the same institution. His studies also include a Service Design Course at h2i institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Universidad de Valladolid.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
In addition to his design work, Alberto has been actively involved in education and mentorship. He has served as a Tutor and Consultant at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya since 2013. His commitment to teaching and disseminating design knowledge is evident in his roles as a teacher, mentor, and speaker, where he shares his expertise with emerging designers.
Expertise in Design and Team Development
Alberto specializes in connecting strategy with tangible outcomes in digital products and services. He has over 20 years of interdisciplinary design experience, which includes expertise in team structure, hiring, training, and mentoring within the design field. His background encompasses various design disciplines, including industrial design and user experience, allowing him to approach projects with a comprehensive perspective.