Isadora Williams Colmenares
About Isadora Williams Colmenares
Isadora Williams Colmenares serves as the Head of Product Design for People Experience at UBS, where she focuses on enhancing Human Resources and Corporate Services Technology. With extensive experience in UX/UI design across various companies, she has held multiple roles at Aon and has a strong educational background in design and technology.
Current Role at UBS
Isadora Williams Colmenares serves as the Head of Product Design for People Experience at UBS since 2024. In this role, she focuses on utilizing design to influence the direction of various products within the UBS people experience portfolio, particularly in the areas of Human Resources and Corporate Services Technology. She is responsible for building a team of UX/UI Designers in both New York and Pune, enhancing the user experience across the organization. Additionally, she collaborates with development teams and business stakeholders globally to ensure alignment and effectiveness in design strategies.
Previous Experience at Aon
Prior to her current position, Isadora held multiple roles at Aon from 2019 to 2024. She started as a Senior UX/UI Designer/Developer in Assessment Solutions for nine months, then progressed to UX Engineering Lead for one year. Following this, she served as UX Lead for Global Consumer Experience & Design for six months. Isadora then took on the role of Lead/Principal UX Designer in Assessment Solutions for two years. Her tenure at Aon involved significant contributions to user experience design and development across various projects.
Design Career Background
Isadora has a diverse background in design, having worked in various capacities since 2003. She began her career as a Freelance User Experience Designer and Front End Developer at Isadora Creative, where she worked for 16 years. She also held positions such as Senior Designer at Cambridge Innovation Institute for three years and Graphic Designer at the National Institute for Amazonian Research for three years. Her earlier roles included Graphic Designer at Ronn Campisi Design and Art Designer for Health Magazine at Time Inc.
Educational Background and Certifications
Isadora has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance her skills in design and technology. She studied Graphic Design and Photography at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, earning a BFA from 2000 to 2007. Additionally, she completed certificates in User Experience Design and Front End Web Development at General Assembly from 2017 to 2019. She also holds a Spanish Immersion Certificate from The Boston Language Institute and has studied Biology, Math, and Spanish at Queens College.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Isadora possesses a strong foundation in UX/UI design and development, with extensive experience in leading design teams and projects. Her expertise includes user experience design, front-end development, and graphic design. She has collaborated with various organizations to enhance user engagement and satisfaction through effective design strategies. Her technical skills are complemented by her ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that design aligns with business objectives.