Pedro Marques
About Pedro Marques
Pedro Marques is the Head of Design at Footprint, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in product design, having previously held positions at companies such as SIXT, Personio, and Kyte, and has a strong educational background in design and business.
Current Role at Footprint
Pedro Marques serves as the Head of Design at Footprint, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for leading design initiatives and ensuring the delivery of effective design solutions. His experience in remote work settings allows him to manage and scale design efforts efficiently.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current role, Pedro Marques worked in various design positions. He was a Founding Designer at Footprint from 2022 to 2024 and served as a Design Lead at Fast from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Lead Product Designer at Kyte from 2020 to 2021 and was a Senior Product Designer at SIXT from 2019 to 2020. His work at Personio as a Product Designer from 2018 to 2019 further solidified his expertise in creating user-centered design solutions.
Educational Background
Pedro Marques has a diverse educational background. He earned an MBA in Marketing from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, studying from 2011 to 2013. He also completed a Graduate degree in Business Administration and Management at Ibmec from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in Digital Experience Design from Hyper Island in 2019.
Early Career and International Experience
Before focusing on design, Pedro Marques worked in international affairs. He served as an Advisor for International Affairs at Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários - ANTAQ from 2009 to 2012. He also participated in the Lisbon Challenge, a growth stage startup accelerator, in 2013. His early career included roles in marketing and strategic planning at Diários Associados from 2012 to 2017.