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product &

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Sr. Product Designer

Transforming Visions Into Digital Products

who am i

Hey, I’m Daniel de Paola, a passionate Product Designer based in North America. My journey in design has been nothing short of an adventure, working with amazing clients like Payfare, TribalScale, Rocket Homes, RBC, and Xello.

As a Canadian citizen, I’m also open to relocating to the U.S. and am prepared to apply for a TN visa to make that move. I’m excited about the possibility of expanding my horizons and bringing my design expertise to new challenges.

With over 5,000 hours of freelance work and 25+ projects completed through Toptal, I’ve honed my ability to deliver designs that not only look great but also work seamlessly across diverse industries. My go-to tools? Figma and Framer—these are where my ideas come to life with precision and flair.

20+

Years of Experience

EXCPERIENCE

MY DESIGN JOURNEY

Nov 2024 - Present

Xello
Sr. Product Designer

Working closely with the PMs and Leadership teams to help improve Xello's UX, and guarantee high level deliverables.

Jul 2017 - Present

Toptal
Freelance Product Designer

Throughout this tenure, I've assumed a multitude of roles, each contributing to my growth and development in significant ways. From serving as a product designer to delving into the intricacies of UX research, from crafting seamless customer experiences to spearheading design strategy initiatives, I've been deeply immersed in all aspects of the design process. Additionally, I've had the opportunity to take on responsibilities such as design management and talent acquisition, further enriching my professional repertoire. Over the past few years, I've dedicated myself to over 20 projects, investing nearly 5,000 hours into each endeavor. These projects have spanned a wide array of industries, allowing me to tackle diverse design challenges with precision and expertise

Mar 2022 - Nov 2023

Dribbble
Product Designer Educator

As the mentor for the 1st cohort of Dribbble's Product Design course, you'll have the opportunity to guide and inspire a group of 16 talented students. Each week, you'll lead 2-hour live mentor sessions where you'll share your expertise and answer questions. You'll also be available to provide guidance over slack and offer valuable feedback on Figma files as the students work on their assignments. With your guidance, the students will have the opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional and develop their skills in product design.

Oct 2021 - May 2022

Payfare
Lead Product Designer

Lead a team of 3 designers, working with clients like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, creating internal products as well for payout platforms.

Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

Tribalscale
Lead Product Designer

Learned a lot in my first lead role, helped the team to grow and built is cadences, processes, and values. Mentored young designers, helped with scoping and project organization.

Oct 2021 - Jun 2021

Rocket Homes
Sr. Product Designer

Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Sr. Visual Designer

Feb 2015 - Apr 2019

Xello
Sr. Product Designer