René Verdugo
Web Designer & WordPress Developer
Web designer and WordPress developer with 8+ years in digital design. I take websites from Figma to launch: design, build in WordPress with Divi or custom themes, and handoff to the client. 4+ years building client sites at Bits Kingdom, an agency specialized in WordPress.
EXPERIENCE
Lead UX/UI Designer
Freelance & Clients
2022 — Present
- · Led end-to-end design for client projects: research, wireframes, prototyping and high-fidelity UI.
- · Designed and built my own products.
Web Designer & WordPress Developer
Bits Kingdom
2020 — 2025
- · Designed and built client websites end to end at an agency specialized in WordPress: design in Figma, build in WordPress, launch and handoff. 10+ sites shipped.
- · Built sites with Divi Builder and, when the project called for it, custom WordPress themes coded by hand in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP.
- · Translated Figma designs into responsive pages, tested across devices and browsers before launch.
- · Created wireframes, user flows and high-fidelity UI for marketing websites, landing pages and web applications.
- · Built and maintained design systems and reusable components in Figma.
- · Presented concepts and iterations to clients, and managed several projects at once in a remote team.
UX/UI Designer
Crol
2019 — 2020
- · Designed responsive web interfaces focused on usability, clarity, and performance.
- · Improved user experience for platforms in travel and automotive industries.
- · Created wireframes and UI designs based on user needs and business requirements.
- · Collaborated with cross-functional teams to iterate on product features and flows.
UI Designer
Emcor Software
2016 — 2019
- · Designed user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- · Developed visual systems, UI components, and icon sets for digital products.
- · Contributed to product design from concept to delivery.
- · Collaborated with internal teams to improve usability and design consistency.
Open to new opportunities.
Currently open to full-time roles, freelance and contract work.