
Current Position: Principal User Experience Designer at Fidelity Investments
Experience:
Fidelity Investments (Nov 2022 – Present)
Position: Principal User Experience Designer
- Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States (Hybrid)
- Responsibilities:
- Led the development and launch of innovative products supporting clients’ mental and social well-being in wealth management within their family dynamic.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish a mature ecosystem for a seamless user experience.
- Developed methodologies, processes, and guidelines aligning UX processes with business needs.
- Mentored UX designers to promote consistency and effectiveness across the organization.
- Delivered key deliverables including research, personas, flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Facilitated workshops to foster a collaborative culture and gather input for iterative design.
- Contributed to user stories and requirements for a smooth handoff to engineering.
- Measured outcomes and gathered feedback for iterative product enhancement.
- Prioritized user needs and well-being to meet their requirements.
- Facilitated UX designers’ development by sharing knowledge and exploring methodologies.
Cox Automotive Inc. (Mar 2021 – Nov 2022)
- Position: Senior UX Designer
- Location: New York, United States
- Responsibilities:
- Collaborated with stakeholders, product peers, and engineers to deliver short and long-term roadmap goals.
- Led research efforts to uncover insights informing design decisions and driving continuous improvement.
- Contributed to the development of features positively impacting business goals and market competitiveness.
- Utilized design thinking and lean UX methodologies to deliver end-to-end user journeys aligned with business goals.
- Produced wireframes and interactive prototypes consistent with usability and user experience principles.
- Translated and documented design ideas into visuals shared across the business.
Skills and Expertise:
- User Experience Design
- Interface Design
- User Research and Testing
- Usability Optimization
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Visual Design
- Agile Methodologies
- Lean UX
- HTML, CSS, SASS, PHP, jQuery
Education: Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.
Conclusion:
Hugo Zungia is a seasoned Principal User Experience Designer renowned for crafting exceptional digital experiences across diverse sectors, including the financial industry. With extensive expertise in the tech space spanning the marketing, auto, and financial sectors, Hugo has established himself as a leading figure in user-centric design.