Jorge Vega Astorga

UX Lead at Grupo Security SA

Jorge Vega Astorga has extensive experience in the field of UX design and development. Jorge is currently working as a UX Lead at Grupo Security. Prior to this, they worked as a UX Consultant at Soho.

From 2013 to 2021, Jorge held various roles at the Chilean National Tourism Service, including UX Lead for the Design, UX, and Audiovisual subunit, UX Lead of the Web Development and User Experience Unit, and Graphic Designer and Frontend Developer. In these positions, they were responsible for leading the graphic strategy of the National Tourism Service, executing and monitoring design processes, and ensuring the correct use of logos and brands.

Before joining the Chilean National Tourism Service, Jorge worked as a UX Designer and Front-end Developer at Fallabella Bank, where they were responsible for the bank's customer experience and web development. Prior to that, they worked as a UX Designer and Front-end Developer at Estudio Luz, where they designed and developed websites for various clients.

Jorge began their career as a Founding Partner and Project Manager at EnderGroup, a design agency where they led the team in the development of websites and graphic pieces for different clients. Jorge also worked as a Freelance Front-end Developer and Graphic Designer, and as the Head of the Art Department at Los Publicistas advertising agency.

Overall, Jorge Vega Astorga has a diverse background in UX design, development, and project management, with a focus on creating engaging and visually appealing digital experiences.

Jorge Vega Astorga's education history is as follows:

- From 2021 to 2023, they studied Multimedia Software Engineering at Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación, specializing in Multimedia Computer Engineering.

- From 2008 to 2011, they attended Instituto Profesional ARCOS, where they earned a degree in Graphic Multimedia Design, focusing on Graphic Design.

- In 2016, Jorge completed a program in Javascript / Web Programming at Coderhouse.

- In 2020, they obtained certifications in UX Writing, Agile Methodologies, and UX/UI Design from Coderhouse.

- In 2008 and 2009, Jorge studied Publicist at Instituto Profesional ARCOS.

- In 2002 and 2004, they pursued a degree in Advertising Graphic Design at Instituto Profesional Los Leones.

Additionally, Jorge Vega Astorga has obtained various certifications, including Google Analytics Advanced Certification, Professional Scrum Product Owner Certification from Scrum.org, Mobile Experience Certification from Google, and Technical SEO Exam from Semrush. Jorge also holds certifications in Social Media Marketing from Hootsuite Academy, Community Manager from Instituto Marketing Online, SEO/SEM Positioning from Instituto Marketing Online, Director and Producer of Film from Hollywood Film Institute, and attended a seminar on "Story" by Robert McKee from Robert McKee's Story Magazine.

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Timeline

  • UX Lead

    August, 2022 - present