UX/UI + Graphic Designer

Martin Garchtrom Designing stories that make digital life simpler.

Argentine designer blending research, motion, and visual systems to craft empathetic product experiences. Currently shaping multi-channel journeys for mobility and finance brands, with a deep curiosity for music, film, astronomy, and AI.

Languages

Spanish · English · Portuguese

Focus

UX research · Prototyping · Motion

Current

Senior UX/UI Designer

VML · LATAM Mobility Programs

10+ years

Designing across brand, product, and motion

Research-led

Interviews, usability tests, iterative loops

AI-curious

Exploring tools to speed insight + craft

Selected work

A snapshot of projects where strategy, storytelling, and interface craft meet. Case studies are summarized to respect client confidentiality.

Mobility Experience

Regional vehicle ecosystem

Designed an omnichannel flow that connects dealership visits, in-car services, and mobile touchpoints for a major LATAM automotive brand.

  • User research + journey mapping
  • Prototyping in Figma, testing with drivers
  • Experience bridging physical and digital

Financial Storytelling

Digital campaign system

Crafted motion-forward visuals and UI components for a financial product launch, aligning brand clarity with conversion.

  • Motion graphics + social kits
  • Marketing + product collaboration
  • Accessibility checks for key visuals

Inclusive Design

Public program communications

Developed accessible digital materials and campaigns supporting national inclusion initiatives with interdisciplinary teams.

  • Inclusive graphic systems
  • Digital assets + motion
  • Clear, human-first language

Approach

A loop that mixes curiosity, structure, and experimentation—built to keep teams aligned while creating space for bold ideas.

1

Listen deeply

Interviews, audits, and workshop facilitation uncover real needs.

2

Prototype fast

Low-to-high fidelity iterations keep momentum and alignment.

3

Design the system

UI libraries and motion rules make experiences cohesive.

4

Test and refine

Usability validation and benchmarking inform each release.

Experience

A decade of work across agencies, public institutions, and independent collaborations.

VML — Senior UX/UI Designer

Apr 2023 – Present

Leading research and prototyping for mobility journeys, blending physical and digital touchpoints for LATAM programs.

VML — Senior Multimedia Designer

Jun 2022 – Apr 2023

Built motion systems and digital campaign assets for financial services, partnering with marketing teams.

Grupo Ischigualasto — Junior Art Director

Apr 2021 – Feb 2022

Produced inclusive campaigns and accessible digital materials for national programs.

Trenes Argentinos — Video Editor

Jul 2020 – Apr 2021

Edited institutional videos and social content, shaping storytelling for a nationwide audience.

GEO — Art Director

Mar 2019 – Apr 2021

Delivered branding, web design, and motion for NGOs and social initiatives.

Freelance — Graphic Designer

Jan 2017 – Jul 2020

Built identities, packaging, and social systems for independent brands.

Education

  • Universidad de Buenos Aires — Graphic Design (2010–2017)
  • ORT - TIC (2004–2009)

Certifications

  • Digital House — AI for Experience Design (2025)
  • Digital House — AI Foundations (2025)
  • Coderhouse — UX/UI Advanced (2021–2022)
  • Coderhouse — UX/UI Design (2021)

Capabilities

UX research Usability testing Figma prototyping Design systems Motion design Brand + identity Visual storytelling IA-assisted workflows

Let’s build the next story

Open to collaborations across product, brand, and motion. Reach out for partnerships, speaking, or project inquiries.