Polly Delgado
About Polly Delgado
Polly Delgado is a Senior UX/UI Designer with extensive experience in user experience and design across various companies. Currently based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, she has worked in Brazil and the United States, focusing on integrating marketing and design thinking into her projects.
Work at Hedgehog Lab
Polly Delgado has been employed at Hedgehog Lab as a Senior UX/UI Designer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experiences and interfaces, leveraging her extensive background in design. Her position at Hedgehog Lab marks a significant step in her career, allowing her to apply her skills in a collaborative environment in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Polly Delgado held various positions in the design field. She worked as a Senior UX/UI Designer at Golden Foods Alimentos from 2014 to 2016 and at Equinix from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Senior UX/UI Designer at S2 Holding SA from 2013 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Junior User Experience Designer at Peixe Urbano and as a Graphic Designer Intern at CNC - Confederação Nacional do Comércio de Bens, Serviços e Turismo.
Education and Expertise
Polly Delgado has a comprehensive educational background in design and marketing. She earned a Bachelor of Design and Marketing Communication from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing between 2006 and 2010. She furthered her studies with an MBA in Strategic Marketing from Ibmec and a second MBA in Digital Marketing from Instituto Infnet. Additionally, she completed an Associate of Arts in UX Design from the UX Design Institute in 2021 and is currently pursuing an XD Adobe certificate through Udemy.
Background and Skills
Polly Delgado has a diverse background that includes experience in various design roles and internships. She has worked in different capacities, from Junior Graphic Designer to Senior UX/UI Designer, across multiple companies in Brazil and the UK. Her skills encompass user-centered design, product management, and integrating marketing with design thinking. She moved to the UK to specialize in UX design and has a passion for learning about new cultures and collaborating with diverse teams.
Internship Experience
Polly Delgado has completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. Notable internships include her role at Sociedade Comercial e Importadora Hermes S.A. from 2007 to 2008, and at SUSEP - Superintendência de Seguros Privados from 2005 to 2006. These experiences provided her with foundational skills in design and marketing, shaping her career trajectory.