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Designing products
that drive
real growth.

Senior Product Designer with 6+ years building complex, regulated platforms in fintech and health-tech. Scaled lending to $267M+ in originations. Built AI-powered health diagnostics from scratch.

6+
Years in product design
$267M+
Loan originations driven
0→1
Products launched
3M+
Users impacted
Jessica Rodriguez Munro

About

Hi, I'm Jess.

I'm a senior product designer who believes the best design is invisible. I live by "less is more," crafting experiences that feel so natural, users don't even notice the design. That's when you know it's working.

I love being involved all the way from first sketch to real-world launch, always connecting user needs to business goals. Building design systems, scaling startups, and partnering across engineering, product, and leadership is where I feel at home.

I thrive in complex, regulated industries where good design isn't just nice to have, it's the difference between someone trusting your product with their health or money, or walking away.

Every project I take on is personal. I care deeply about what I build, and it shows in the work.

Specialties

Decision Flows Data-Heavy UX Systems Thinking Accessibility (WCAG) Design Systems High-Fidelity Prototyping Agile / Lean UX Figma

Experience

Where I've shaped products.

2024 — 2025

Pondo

Health Tech · Startup
Lead Product Designer

Built 0-to-1 health-tech product from concept to early funding. Designed UX for an AI-powered health diagnostics platform integrating hardware sensors, real-time data processing, and mobile interfaces. Built and maintained the product's design system across mobile and platform experiences.

2022 — 2025

albo

Fintech · Scale-up
Sr. Product Designer

Led end-to-end UX for lending products serving 3M+ users, driving $267M+ in loan originations and launching two new credit services. Redesigned lending flows under Mexican financial regulations (CNBV compliance). Sole designer post-team reduction, partnered directly with CEO, product, engineering, and legal.

2021 — 2022

Fish + Chips (now Freela)

Freelancer Platform · Startup
Head of Design

Designed end-to-end product experiences for a startup platform empowering freelancers with tools, resources, and perks to manage their digital businesses. Built scalable design systems and component libraries enabling rapid iteration.

2021

DESPTEK

Gov & Enterprise · Regulated Data
Lead Product Designer

Designed complex enterprise workflows for government platforms requiring strict compliance, auditability, permissions, and structured data systems. Delivered accessibility-first, production-ready systems in regulated environments.

Testimonials

What people say.

"Jess had a huge impact on both albo and Pondo. At albo she helped scale abea during a key stage. Later, she led the full design of Pondo from the ground up. She's fast, strategic, and has great taste. She brought clarity to complex problems and turned big ideas into functional, thoughtful products. I fully trusted her with design decisions and would work with her again without thinking twice."

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Ángel Sahagún Fernandez
CEO and Founder at albo and Pondo

"Jess was our Head of Design at Freela and played a huge role in getting the product off the ground. She had our back from day one, super committed, full of ideas, and brought a fresh artistic vibe that really shaped the brand. We clicked creatively and managed to turn a concept into something real. Couldn't have asked for a better leader in those early days. Highly recommend working with her. She's got the eye and the energy but more importantly she's a great human being."

SG
Sebastián F. Guerrero Orozco
Co-Founder | Head of Business

"Working with Jess truly feels like teamwork. She's full of innovative ideas, open to feedback, and always brings genuine care for both the user experience and visual quality. On top of that, she's kind, easy to communicate with, and a joy to collaborate with."

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Tania
Sr. Product Designer, albo

"I had the pleasure of working with Jess at albo. From day one, she stood out for her attitude, proactivity, and eagerness to learn. She quickly developed a deep understanding of the product, making smart design decisions and contributing across key initiatives. We redesigned user flows that boosted conversion by 50%, launched a new acquisition channel, and built impactful features and campaigns. Jess brings curiosity, empathy, and strong ownership to her work. A true team player and someone I'd gladly work with again."

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Martin Strizic
Senior Fintech Product Manager

Let's build something
together.

Looking for a senior product designer who ships? I'm exploring opportunities in the Bay Area. Let's talk.

Jessica Rodriguez Munro, 2026