Leandro Fernandez
About Leandro Fernandez
Leandro Fernandez is a Senior Product Designer at Wealthsimple in Toronto, Ontario, known for his inclusive design process and adaptability in startup environments.
Title
Leandro Fernandez serves as a Senior Product Designer at Wealthsimple since 2023. Over his career, he has accumulated extensive experience in the field of product design, working in various roles and companies.
Company
Leandro Fernandez is employed at Wealthsimple, a recognized financial services company, where he currently holds the position of Senior Product Designer. His tenure at Wealthsimple includes a previous role as Product Designer from 2022 to 2023.
Professional Background
Leandro Fernandez has held multiple roles in product design. Before Wealthsimple, he worked at Drop as Product Designer from 2020 to 2022. His career also includes positions at You X Ventures, CareGuide, and eCompliance (Alcumus). He began his journey in design roles at Humber College and IKEA Group. His early roles covered diverse design areas like graphic, web, UI/UX design, and content coordination.
Education and Expertise
Leandro Fernandez studied at Humber College, earning an Advanced Diploma in Web Design and Interactive Media from 2016 to 2019. His education provided a strong foundation in various design domains, equipping him with the skills needed for his versatile career in product design.
Design Approach and Skills
Leandro Fernandez is known for his ability to create inclusive environments by fostering open communication and transparency in the design process. He is adept at adapting to different team dynamics and excels in collaborative and strategic problem-solving. His flexibility makes him well-suited to startup environments, where he takes on varying tasks throughout a product's lifecycle. He aims to balance business objectives and user needs to deliver exceptional user experiences while meeting company goals.