Rafael Soares
About Rafael Soares
Rafael Soares is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in graphic and product design across various companies in Brazil and Canada. He has held positions at AlgaeCal Inc., liv.rent, and RVezy, and has a strong educational background in design and user experience.
Current Role at RVezy
Rafael Soares serves as a Senior Product Designer at RVezy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and product design strategies within the company. His expertise contributes to the development of innovative solutions that align with RVezy's objectives in the recreational vehicle rental market.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Rafael worked as a Product Designer at AlgaeCal Inc. for 11 months in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from 2021 to 2022. He also held a position as a Product Designer at liv.rent for 4 months in 2022. His background includes extensive experience in product design, which he developed through various roles in different organizations.
Creative Direction and Design Leadership
Rafael has a background in creative direction, having worked as a Creative Director at Pello Menos Franchising from 2018 to 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He also served as an Art Director at FromRio Comunicação for 11 months in 2017. His leadership roles have involved overseeing design teams and projects, ensuring creative vision aligns with business goals.
Educational Background in Design
Rafael holds a Bachelor's degree in Design - Visual Communication from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He has furthered his education with certifications in User Interface Design and User Experience Design from BrainStation, as well as expert certifications in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop from Instituto Infnet.
Early Career in Graphic Design
Rafael began his career in graphic design, working as a Graphic Designer at Sony Music Entertainment in 2009. He continued to build his skills at Monte Carlo, where he held positions as both a Graphic Designer and Senior Graphic Designer from 2012 to 2015. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later roles in product and creative design.