Javier Ortiz Almagro
About Javier Ortiz Almagro
Javier Ortiz Almagro is a Product Designer currently employed at Gaming Innovation Group, where he specializes in designing customizable design systems. He has a diverse background in design, having worked in various roles at companies including Cash Converters España and Indieye.
Work at Gaming Innovation Group
Javier Ortiz Almagro has been employed at Gaming Innovation Group as a Product Designer since 2021. In this role, he has been involved in significant projects, including the creation of new navigation for the company's Back-office Solutions. He is currently working on the redesign of Logic, a program that enables users to define and create actionable business rules in real-time without requiring coding knowledge. His contributions to the company have been recognized, and he received the GiGlet of the Year award in December 2021.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current position, Javier Ortiz Almagro held various design roles. He worked at Indieye as a Web & Graphic Designer for eight months in 2016 and at Cash Converters España as a UI/UX Designer for three months in 2021. He also served as a Visual Designer at Cash Converters España from 2019 to 2020 for one year. His earlier experience includes a role as a Graphic Designer at Otero in 2018 and as a Game Designer & Developer at Perita Studio from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Javier Ortiz Almagro holds a Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication from Universidad de Málaga, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Graphic Design & Prepress from Escuela de Diseño Gauss Multimedia from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he earned a Master's Degree in Video Games Design and Development from 3DCube - Animation Professional Institute in 2015, and an Expert qualification in 3D Video Games from FORMAN in 2014. He specializes in designing and implementing customizable, themeable design systems using the Atomic Design Methodology.
Early Career and Internships
Javier Ortiz Almagro began his career with an internship as a VFX Intern at Forgotten Fantasies in 2013, where he worked for 11 months. He also served as the Host of the Fantasy Film Festival at Universidad de Málaga for one month in 2010. His early experiences provided a foundation for his subsequent roles in design and development within the gaming and graphic design industries.