Cristina Oliver

About

I’m a senior designer with over 12 years of experience spanning UX/UI design and creative direction. Originally from Mallorca and now based in Switzerland, my professional journey has evolved from hands-on digital design towards adding a more strategic view that blend user-centered methodologies with core business objectives.
Currently, I'm focused on deepening my expertise in design strategy, business innovation and leadership, leveraging my extensive UX/UI background to help businesses design experiences that resonate with their audiences and achieve measurable impact.

Work Experience

2017 — Now

Senior Designer at Sinartis

Lausanne, Switzerland

We help clients define and enhance their digital strategy with the help of focused workshops. We transform business objectives and user insights into strategically crafted digital solutions—including websites, mobile apps, landing pages, intranets, e-commerce platforms, and occasionally refreshed brand identities. Utilizing Design Thinking methodologies, I contribute actively throughout strategic ideation, wireframing, UX/UI development, and final execution phases. My approach ensures innovative, impactful solutions that align clearly with clients' overarching business goals.

2015 — 2017

Freelance Product Designer / Frontend developer

Lausanne, Switzerland

Designing brand identities and digital products for international clients, independently managing projects from initial research and wireframing to UX/UI design and execution. I also handled CMS and front-end development tasks, translating designs into functional prototypes and responsive websites using fundamental HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.

2013 — 2015

Designer at BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

London, United Kingdom

As part of a large, multidisciplinary design team at the BBC, I contributed to the creation and delivery of engaging digital experiences and compelling motion graphics across all major news programs. Working collaboratively within this prestigious international broadcasting corporation allowed me to develop impactful visual storytelling that reached millions of viewers globally. This experience involved close coordination with producers, journalists, and fellow designers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and visual coherence in high-visibility, time-sensitive news environments.

2011 — 2013

Designer / Motion Graphics at PremierComms

London, United Kingdom

Creation of graphic design and motion graphics tailored for cinematic events, DVD releases, promotional campaigns, and a range of merchandising products. My responsibilities included conceptualizing and executing cohesive visual solutions designed to enhance audience engagement, reinforce brand identity, and support strategic marketing initiatives across various media and platforms.

2009 — 2010

Report maker / Production assistant at TV3

Copenhagen & London

I supported the team by preparing and coordinating audiovisual content, assisting in the creation of segments, conducting research, and collaborating closely with journalists and producers to ensure efficient workflow.

Academic background

2024 — 2025

Postgraduate in Business Innovation and Design Leadership

Elisava, Barcelona

2011 — 2012

Master in Graphic Moving Image

University of the Arts, London

2006 — 2009

BA Audiovisual Communication

University of Barcelona

2002 — 2006

BA Art History

University of Barcelona

Other education

Short course

Figma advanced

Domestika

Short course

Design thinking

Domestika

Short course

Strategic Brand Identity Design

Domestika

Short course

Brand Strategy for Online Platforms

Domestika

Languages

Native: Catalan
Native: Spanish
Full proficiency: English
Full proficiency: French
Basic proficiency: German