About me

Charlyne Garcia

Hi, I'm Charlyne — a product designer and manager wired for complex products.

Philosophy taught me how people think; an MBA taught me how businesses scale. I sit right in the middle, designing clear digital frameworks from the ground up—without losing the human spark.

Discover My Journey

My career spans four countries across design, education, and venture building. I focus on architecting complex digital frameworks and leading teams with high energy.

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

My Tech Stack

Figma for design specs. Framer for visual development. Adobe for visual refinement. Claude for workflow speed. Jira for managing the roadmap. Built to bridge product, tech, and design.

Tech Logo

Figma

My source of truth for architecting enterprise-scale design systems, interactive prototypes, and clear engineering specs.

Tech Logo

Adobe Suite

My foundational toolkit for digital asset creation, advanced photo editing, and scaling comprehensive brand identities.

Tech Logo

Maze

My environment for rapid user testing, prototype validation, and capturing actionable UX data.

Tech Logo

Claude AI

My environment for design systems and code exploration—using AI to automate workflows and accelerate discovery.

Tech Logo

Jira

My central environment for tracking agile sprint backlogs, organizing tasks, and keeping dev and design teams aligned.

Framer

My go-to platform for high-fidelity interactive web design and rapid visual development.

Beyond the mockups

Half strategic mind, half outdoor endurance. I lean on business logic and philosophical clarity to build products—then I completely unplug in nature to recharge.

01.

PHILOSOPHY FOUNDATION

My Master's in Philosophy is my secret weapon. It trained me to question assumptions, navigate deep ambiguity, and approach user problems with analytical clarity and empathy.

01.

PHILOSOPHY FOUNDATION

My Master's in Philosophy is my secret weapon. It trained me to question assumptions, navigate deep ambiguity, and approach user problems with analytical clarity and empathy.

Research & Strategy

02.

BUSINESS engine

With an MBA in International Business, an Ironhack UX/UI foundation, and PSM1/PSPO1 credentials, I bridge the gap between user strategy and delivery. I ensure every framework drives economic value and shifts smoothly through agile execution.

02.

BUSINESS engine

With an MBA in International Business, an Ironhack UX/UI foundation, and PSM1/PSPO1 credentials, I bridge the gap between user strategy and delivery. I ensure every framework drives economic value and shifts smoothly through agile execution.

Feedback & Refinement

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

05.

SPORTS & ENERGY

I keep my daily focus sharp through movement. Whether it's the fast pace of a badminton match or the endurance of a long swim session, staying active keeps my clarity high.

05.

SPORTS & ENERGY

I keep my daily focus sharp through movement. Whether it's the fast pace of a badminton match or the endurance of a long swim session, staying active keeps my clarity high.

Testing & Optimization
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Hi

Hi

Let's work together

Choose the path that fits you best: send the project details now, or jump straight into a call and we’ll map the next step together.

Prefer a live conversation?

Prefer a live conversation?

Book a 30-minute strategy call.

Book a 30-minute strategy call.

Or send a message

About me

Charlyne Garcia

Hi, I'm Charlyne — a product designer and manager wired for complex products.

Philosophy taught me how people think; an MBA taught me how businesses scale. I sit right in the middle, designing clear digital frameworks from the ground up—without losing the human spark.

Discover My Journey

My career spans four countries across design, education, and venture building. I focus on architecting complex digital frameworks and leading teams with high energy.

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

My Tech Stack

Figma for design specs. Framer for visual development. Adobe for visual refinement. Claude for workflow speed. Jira for managing the roadmap. Built to bridge product, tech, and design.

Tech Logo

Figma

My source of truth for architecting enterprise-scale design systems, interactive prototypes, and clear engineering specs.

Tech Logo

Adobe Suite

My foundational toolkit for digital asset creation, advanced photo editing, and scaling comprehensive brand identities.

Tech Logo

Maze

My environment for rapid user testing, prototype validation, and capturing actionable UX data.

Tech Logo

Claude AI

My environment for design systems and code exploration—using AI to automate workflows and accelerate discovery.

Tech Logo

Jira

My central environment for tracking agile sprint backlogs, organizing tasks, and keeping dev and design teams aligned.

Framer

My go-to platform for high-fidelity interactive web design and rapid visual development.

Beyond the mockups

Half strategic mind, half outdoor endurance. I lean on business logic and philosophical clarity to build products—then I completely unplug in nature to recharge.

01.

PHILOSOPHY FOUNDATION

My Master's in Philosophy is my secret weapon. It trained me to question assumptions, navigate deep ambiguity, and approach user problems with analytical clarity and empathy.

01.

PHILOSOPHY FOUNDATION

My Master's in Philosophy is my secret weapon. It trained me to question assumptions, navigate deep ambiguity, and approach user problems with analytical clarity and empathy.

Research & Strategy

02.

BUSINESS engine

With an MBA in International Business, an Ironhack UX/UI foundation, and PSM1/PSPO1 credentials, I bridge the gap between user strategy and delivery. I ensure every framework drives economic value and shifts smoothly through agile execution.

02.

BUSINESS engine

With an MBA in International Business, an Ironhack UX/UI foundation, and PSM1/PSPO1 credentials, I bridge the gap between user strategy and delivery. I ensure every framework drives economic value and shifts smoothly through agile execution.

Feedback & Refinement

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

05.

SPORTS & ENERGY

I keep my daily focus sharp through movement. Whether it's the fast pace of a badminton match or the endurance of a long swim session, staying active keeps my clarity high.

05.

SPORTS & ENERGY

I keep my daily focus sharp through movement. Whether it's the fast pace of a badminton match or the endurance of a long swim session, staying active keeps my clarity high.

Testing & Optimization
Portrait of portfolio creator

Hi

Hi

Let's work together

Choose the path that fits you best: send the project details now, or jump straight into a call and we’ll map the next step together.

Prefer a live conversation?

Prefer a live conversation?

Book a 30-minute strategy call.

Book a 30-minute strategy call.

Or send a message

About me

Charlyne Garcia

Hi, I'm Charlyne — a product designer and manager wired for complex products.

Philosophy taught me how people think; an MBA taught me how businesses scale. I sit right in the middle, designing clear digital frameworks from the ground up—without losing the human spark.

Discover My Journey

My career spans four countries across design, education, and venture building. I focus on architecting complex digital frameworks and leading teams with high energy.

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Senior UX/UI Designer

Maltego

2022 - Present

Munich

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Head of brand strategy

Empirical

2025 - 2026

Tbilisi

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

Ai image training expert

micro1

Oct 2025 - May 2026

San Francisco

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

workshop artistic director

ECV Paris

Sept 2025

Paris

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

Founder

Clair

July 2025 - Present

Tbilisi

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Design Teacher

ReDi School Munich

Semester 2024

Munich

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX/UI Designer

Noah Therapies

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

UX Designer

Ankr

March - May 2022

Berlin

My Tech Stack

Figma for design specs. Framer for visual development. Adobe for visual refinement. Claude for workflow speed. Jira for managing the roadmap. Built to bridge product, tech, and design.

Tech Logo

Figma

My source of truth for architecting enterprise-scale design systems, interactive prototypes, and clear engineering specs.

Tech Logo

Adobe Suite

My foundational toolkit for digital asset creation, advanced photo editing, and scaling comprehensive brand identities.

Tech Logo

Maze

My environment for rapid user testing, prototype validation, and capturing actionable UX data.

Tech Logo

Claude AI

My environment for design systems and code exploration—using AI to automate workflows and accelerate discovery.

Tech Logo

Jira

My central environment for tracking agile sprint backlogs, organizing tasks, and keeping dev and design teams aligned.

Framer

My go-to platform for high-fidelity interactive web design and rapid visual development.

Beyond the mockups

Half strategic mind, half outdoor endurance. I lean on business logic and philosophical clarity to build products—then I completely unplug in nature to recharge.

01.

PHILOSOPHY FOUNDATION

My Master's in Philosophy is my secret weapon. It trained me to question assumptions, navigate deep ambiguity, and approach user problems with analytical clarity and empathy.

01.

PHILOSOPHY FOUNDATION

My Master's in Philosophy is my secret weapon. It trained me to question assumptions, navigate deep ambiguity, and approach user problems with analytical clarity and empathy.

Research & Strategy

02.

BUSINESS engine

With an MBA in International Business, an Ironhack UX/UI foundation, and PSM1/PSPO1 credentials, I bridge the gap between user strategy and delivery. I ensure every framework drives economic value and shifts smoothly through agile execution.

02.

BUSINESS engine

With an MBA in International Business, an Ironhack UX/UI foundation, and PSM1/PSPO1 credentials, I bridge the gap between user strategy and delivery. I ensure every framework drives economic value and shifts smoothly through agile execution.

Feedback & Refinement

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

03.

STARTUP GRIT

Having launched and scaled two distinct startups in a foreign country, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to product teams—understanding resource constraints and rapid execution.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

04.

MOUNTAINS & NATURE

Peak mental performance requires stepping away from the screen. You'll regularly find me completely unplugged in the mountains, recharging and mapping out outdoor adventures.

05.

SPORTS & ENERGY

I keep my daily focus sharp through movement. Whether it's the fast pace of a badminton match or the endurance of a long swim session, staying active keeps my clarity high.

05.

SPORTS & ENERGY

I keep my daily focus sharp through movement. Whether it's the fast pace of a badminton match or the endurance of a long swim session, staying active keeps my clarity high.

Testing & Optimization
Portrait of portfolio creator

Hi

Hi

Let's work together

Choose the path that fits you best: send the project details now, or jump straight into a call and we’ll map the next step together.

Prefer a live conversation?

Prefer a live conversation?

Book a 30-minute strategy call.

Book a 30-minute strategy call.

Or send a message