My name is Chris Portugal
I’m a multidisciplinary product designer and digital marketer based out of Brooklyn, NY.
I’ve previously co-owned and managed a performance marketing business focused on lead generation and email marketing in the education space.
Some companies and brands I’ve helped craft products for
My Experience
The College Board
Oct 2022 - Present
UX Designer (Contract)
Design lead for K12 Portal & Reports MVP .
Leucent
Feb 2014 - Sept 2022
Principal Designer / Partner
Led redesign and strategy for flagship brand’s marketing funnel, resulting in a 60% increase in opt-in rate, 18% increase in enrollment, and 12% increase in total revenue generated. Managed web assets (web & email servers, sites, domains, etc...) & development partners. Collaborated with marketing director in a/b split testing and analytics.
Wells Fargo
Feb 2014 - Sept 2022
UX Visual Designer (Contract)
Visual design lead for Wells Fargo Wallet (iOS, Android & Mobile Web) and CX lead for the Online Fraud Prevention tool. Contributed to the Wells Fargo UI design system pattern library.
if(we)
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Sr. Product Designer
Lead designer for Tagged Messaging and Buy Gold (native iOS & Desktop Web). Worked cross collaboratively with product managers, engineers, marketing and designers .Provided design support for Swoon, Profile, Stickers, Pets, Meet Me, Gold) and internal department.
JP Morgan Chase
Nov 2012 - May 2013
Interaction Designer II
Provided visual & interaction design support mobile payments, billpay, and multi-factor authentication by leveraging Chase's design system.
Tapjoy
Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
Product Designer
Design lead for mobile & web offerwall, social, and dashboard. Worked cross collaboratively with product managers, engineers, and designers. Increased revenue by 10% with offerwall redesign.
Sony
Nov 2010 - Feb 2012
Visual UI Designer (Contract)
Visual design lead for Sony's e-reader tablet application (native Android). Worked cross collaboratively with one other interaction designer, product managers, and engineering. Provided visual design support for native Android & iOS e-reader applications across mobile and e-ink devices.
Palm
Jul 2008 - Aug 2009
Visual UI Designer
Visual design lead for app catalog, first use, desktop applications and preferences for (CNET’s Best of CES ) WebOS. Partnered with EA Games, Pandora, Twitter, NFL, Nascar and Fandango in enhancing WebOS mobile applications. Worked cross collaboratively with interaction designers, product managers, and engineering. Worked with interaction designers in creating new components for WebOS design system. Created new iconography for WebOS.