Joshua Alvarez

Product Designer

San Antonio, TX

josha1075@gmail.comthejoshualvarez.comlinkedin.com/in/thejoshhua

About

Product Designer with 3+ years of experience from early-stage startups, mid-size B2B SaaS platforms, and sole designer. Skilled in wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and scalable Figma design systems. Efficiently skilled in Figma and Figma Suite with over 4 years of experience Specializes in scalable design systems, user research, and product-led growth. Proven success driving engagement, retention, and workflow efficiency across high-impact projects.

Experience

Sep 24 – Now

Product Designer at SupplierGateway

SupplierGateway is a B2B procurement and supplier information management platform that connects buyers and suppliers with real, accurate, and up-to-date information.

  • Sole designer leading redesign of the entire design system and UX framework.
  • Implemented a complete design system in 2 weeks, improving efficiency by 60%.
  • Managing 14+ end-to-end projects across buyer and supplier portals, collaborating with product team members, engineers, and stakeholders.
Aug 23 – Nov 24

Product Designer at Root

Root, a San Antonio-based Design House, elevates churches and businesses with strategic marketing and cutting-edge web design. With a 95% client retention rate, the company delivers lasting impact.

  • Directed 50+ branding and web projects for churches and local businesses.
  • Increased client growth 15–73% through optimized UI workflows and conversions.
  • Led design of 10+ websites using Figma and web-builder systems with 95% retention.
Nov 23 – Nov 24

Product & Brand Designer at El Shaddai

El Shaddai is dedicated to growing the Kingdom of God through faith, community, and service.

  • Spearheaded full rebrand across merchandise, marketing, and web, unifying visual identity.
  • Partnered with leadership, media, and outreach teams to strengthen community impact.
  • Saw 20% growth in membership and 85% retention due to Website & Social Media
  • Increased online reach +2,225% and in-person attendance +37.5% through engagement-focused UX.
Nov 22 – Aug 23

Product Designer at Productable

Productable is a startup developing portfolio management software to drive innovation in the DoD. Its tools streamline solution development and decision-making, turning ideas into impact.

  • Led 6+ end-to-end product initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve user satisfaction by 90% through iterative design and feedback cycles.
  • Collaborated with product managers and engineers to redesign key features (Homepage, Help Center, Entity Table, and Notifications).
  • Implemented Figma Variables and design-system standards, boosting design consistency and scalability.
  • Supported GTM & Sales with 20+ strategic prototypes and visual assets, driving engagement across campaigns.

Education

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

B.S. in Industrial & Product Design Program

Career Foundry

UI Immersion Program

Skills

Design & Research

Human-Centered DesignUser ResearchWireframingUX/UIPrototypingUser TestingDesign SystemsVisual DesignCollaborationProduct StrategyProblem DiscoveryCross- Functional TeamworkJTBD FrameworksFigmaProblem SolvingAI

Software & Tools

Figma SuiteGoogle AnalyticsNotionChatGPTAsana
Curvit