I’m a Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience creating powerful, intuitive, and visually polished mobile experiences for iOS and Android.

From fast-moving startups to Fortune 50 teams, I’ve led end-to-end design for 19+ apps, reaching over 196 million users in 40+ languages. My work blends clean UX strategy with thoughtful visual design that earns trust—and taps into real user delight.

Highlights include:

• Leading product design teams as a Principal Product Designer at T-Mobile, launching IoT-connected features used nationwide.
• Designing and evolving the CVS Health app experience (5.6M+ users), including system-wide accessibility improvements and mobile design upskilling.

I thrive in fast-paced teams, obsess over pixel precision, and love building products that feel as good as they function.

Currently open to remote or relocation opportunities—let’s connect.

"...A Solid Grasp of Best Practices...."

"Franz brings a strong systems mindset and a solid grasp of best practices to his work. I really appreciate his technically sharp approach and how he thinks about making things scalable and efficient. He’s a great asset to any team."

Jenna — Experience Design Lead & Design Direction, CVS Health
May 17, 2025

"...A distinctive balance of systems thinking and pixel-level precision...."

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Franz Alvarado on multiple teams at CVS Health. Franz is a sharp, highly collaborative, and deeply capable product designer with strong expertise in native mobile design. As a full-stack designer, he brings a distinctive balance of systems thinking and pixel-level precision—consistently grounding his work in user needs and mobile platform best practices.

Franz approaches complex challenges with clarity and rigor, routinely elevating team conversations through thoughtful inquiry and well-structured design rationale. His deliverables reflect both strategic depth and impressive execution. He is a trusted cross-functional partner and brings a grounded, curious mindset to every phase of the product development lifecycle."

Cora — Senior UX Designer, CVS Health
May 3, 2025

"...Franz brings a distinctive balance of systems thinking and pixel-level precision...."

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Franz Alvarado on multiple teams at CVS Health. Franz is a sharp, highly collaborative, and deeply capable product designer with strong expertise in native mobile design. As a full-stack designer, he brings a distinctive balance of systems thinking and pixel-level precision—consistently grounding his work in user needs and mobile platform best practices.

Franz approaches complex challenges with clarity and rigor, routinely elevating team conversations through thoughtful inquiry and well-structured design rationale. His deliverables reflect both strategic depth and impressive execution. He is a trusted cross-functional partner and brings a grounded, curious mindset to every phase of the product development lifecycle."

Elona — Senior UX Manager - Design Foundation Lead, CVS Health
May 2, 2025

"...Extremely knowledgeable about native components..."

"I connected with Franz on my first day at CVS, as we were both new hires, navigating a new company together.

Over the next few months, we worked together on several initiatives, and he was consistently respectful, kind and extremely knowledgeable about native components and patterns, to the extent that I have not come across in my career.

Franz was always the first person to say good morning to the team on Slack, and always the first person to fill the dead air in a Zoom meeting. I have respect for Franz for his dedication to the craft, his genuine love for design, and his people skills.

Franz was never hesitant to share his views (respectfully), when another view was inherently wrong, and was able to defend his position with knowledge and a collaborative spirit. Any time I asked for support, Franz was ready to help, and I enjoyed and valued our conversations very much. He would be a huge asset to any team."

Sandy — Senior Product Designer, CVS Health
September 13, 2024

"...Franz delivered on that..." 

"Franz started, created and designed a total revamp of our new app UI. We need our new users to be onboarded with minimal effort as the app connects to our interactive hardware and Franz executed on that perfectly. He made sure that the user gets to experience our interactive system with each button easily understood for each step. Our hardware products promote fun and entertainment, the app is there for support and at times on display if needed. And Franz delivered on that. Everybody at SkillCourt look forward to working with him again."

Gummi — Founder, SkillCourt LLC
February 22, 2024

"...Delivering some amazing product designs..."

"I worked with Franz at T-Mobile in multiple product development initiatives and always appreciated his creativity, attention to details and curiosity to learn while building and delivering some amazing product designs. His calm and respectful attitude and demeanor makes it a pleasure to work with him as a colleague. As a lead designer I have seen him mentoring younger colleagues in the team effectively and create great friendship with them."

Himadri — Senior Manager, T-Mobile
November 17, 2023

"...Great communication skills..." 

"I highly recommend Franz for any design leadership role or project. Throughout our collaboration, he consistently showcased a remarkable ability to transform intricate concepts into user-friendly and visually captivating designs. His great communication skills and positive demeanor greatly enhance his value as a team member."

Ola — Senior Product Manager, T-Mobile
October 15, 2023

"...Focused on delivering the best user experience ..." 

"Franz has been a pleasure to work with, always keeping things professional and courteous while delivering highly skilled designs. He is highly focused on delivering the best user experience while working closely with engineers to gain a deep understanding of the various constraints and alternatives. I’ve greatly enjoyed working with Franz and his skill has enabled us to deliver some truly excellent experiences."

William — Software Engineer, T-Mobile
October 8, 2023

"...The kindest coworker you can imagine..." 

"Franz and I worked together for 3 years and while we were assigned to different products, we frequently collaborated on features and design alignment. Franz is the kindest coworker you can imagine, always making sure that others are recognized for their work and empowered to share their ideas. He's be an asset to any team, both as a leader and as a peer."

Alyssa — UX Designer, T-Mobile
September 28, 2023

"...He's able to think like an engineer..." 

"I highly recommend Franz as a product designer and also as a leader and influencer.

I've worked with Franz over the last few years at T-Mobile. I as a Principal Mobile Engineer and he as a Principal Product Designer. Franz has been a fantastic partner to work with. He's able to synthesize and represent the viewpoints of all stakeholders seemingly with ease. The level of detail with which he designs showcases his vast experience, knowledge, and understanding of the problem at hand. I love how he's able to think like an engineer and his designs incorporate the logic around handling all of the various scenarios that could happen in an asynchronous application.

Franz is very easy to work with, and his leadership skills are on display every time he's in the room. Franz is the kind of person that grasps the ownership of whatever he's working on."

Mike — Principle Engineer - Android, T-Mobile
September 27, 2023

"...Insightful, user-friendly designs every time..."

"As a copywriter, I have teamed up with Franz on multiple projects. I know Franz will deliver insightful, user-friendly designs every time. His inclusivity welcomes collaboration and suggestions from any view—with the end goal being a better product for the company and the customer.

Franz’s compassionate nature makes him an excellent co-worker, teammate, and designer. I would confidently hire him for any role to elevate my team."

Laurel — Principle Copywriter, T-Mobile
September 27, 2023

"...Makes collaboration frictionless, gratifying..." 

"I had the pleasure of working with Franz on multiple projects over the past couple of years and would absolutely recommend him as a product designer. He radiates a calm and dignified presence that makes collaboration frictionless, gratifying and exciting. He has proven to be consistently thoughtful and methodical with his designs and always provides a fresh point of view that moves projects in the right direction. I have no doubt that he will flourish in whatever team, environment, or adventure he finds himself in next."

Kole — Principal Product Designer, T-Mobile
September 21, 2023

"...One of the rare unicorn designers..." 

"I have worked with Franz on a few projects over a couple of years and I highly recommend him as a product designer for various reasons. He retains a consistent and high quality sense in both his designs and presentations, always ensuring that whatever it is he is providing results in fruitful discussion and the best possible product. His knowledge and consideration for the user is always evident even in the smallest details like creating multiple iterations of icons just so the user can immediately know (or least get a preview) what the body of text next to it contains.

Franz also has the ability to manage various tasks, requirements, and iterations throughout multiple ongoing projects with grace and timely turn around times. Wireframes, mockups, illustrations, animation, and prototyping, he can do it all. Not only are his technical skills ever present, he arrives to discussions each time with clear goals in mind and helps dissect requests to get to the root of what would be beneficial to the overall product, often times championing next steps that may be months ahead in the pipeline.

He is also the type of person that although his designs are great from the rough draft (as he utilizes research and current market trends), Franz also holds the idea that “no design is sacred” and can always be improved through multiple feedback from different sources until all possibilities are exhausted.

Always happy to talk and always happy to exceed expectations, Franz truly is one of the rare unicorn designers and I cannot recommend him enough."

Natalia — UX Designer, T-Mobile
September 20, 2023

"...A fantastic collaborator...."

"Franz is a joy to work with: calm, insightful, helpful, and endlessly respectful. He injects care and professionalism into every interaction. His humor is perfectly calibrated. In addition to his considerable skills as an individual contributor, Franz is a fantastic collaborator who elevates the overall team."

Megan — Senior UX Researcher, Blink
September 19, 2023

"...Elevates the team over his own spotlight...." 

"Franz is caring, polite, growth and customer focused designer whose strength lies in details and mapping out all the corners of the customer experience. As a designer one of area of impact is to think through various scenarios and corner cases. He does that with confidence and diligence. He creates spaces to give and receive feedback with love. He shares credit and elevates the team over his own spotlight."

Kevin — Director of Product, T-Mobile
September 19, 2023

"...Working with him is a real pleasure..." 

"I’ve had the joy of working with Franz on the SyncUP team for a couple of years now. His attention to detail, beautiful illustration skills and ability to present highly detailed flows are just a few of his many talents. He is a hardworking and talented person, and working with him is a real pleasure."

James — Senior UX Manager, T-Mobile
September 18, 2023

"...An invaluable asset to any team..." 

"I highly recommend Franz as a Full Stack UX Designer. He excels in creating designs that perfectly balance aesthetics and functionality, meeting both business goals and user needs. Franz's collaborative skills are exceptional, fostering effective teamwork and communication. He pays meticulous attention to detail, consistently demonstrating customer love. Franz is an invaluable asset to any team he gets on."

Zoheb — Product Manager, T-Mobile
September 14, 2023

"...Professionalism, thoroughness, inventiveness...." 

"Franz is an awesome partner in developing streamlined user experiences that are simple to use, but support a wide range of functionality. I worked with Franz on several intricate mobile app user experiences. His stellar designs helped our team meet exacting functional, technical, legal, privacy, and accessibility standards. Franz's professionalism, thoroughness, inventiveness, and teamwork make working with him a great experience."

George — Principal Product Manager, T-Mobile
September 13, 2023

"...Delivers his work so quick..."

"Franz is the guy who delivers his work so quick and an awesome team player. He support his team a lot in all circumstance, I really want to learn this skill. He uses innovative approaches to tackling and solving problems. I enjoyed working with him on the various projects we took on, and it was an enriching experience for me."

Karthick — Technology Lead, Infosys
September 12, 2023

"...Mastered the art and science of UI and UX..."

"Franz is an amazing product designer who has mastered the art and science of UI and UX design and owning the customer experience of a digital product.I highly recommend Franz ad a professional product designer. Franz and I worked on teams developing IoT products (eg: Smart Watch for kids, connected car) from ground up in T-Mobile and his contributions helped drive the NPS (net promoter score) of the products to be high.

Franz also helps guide and coach other product designers, guide the product and development teams in making the right choices to improve the customer experience and the product usability. A have immense respect for Fraz and glad to be connected with him."

Bhanu — Software Engineering Lead, T-Mobile
September 11, 2023

"...Loved being a partner in accessibility with him!..." 

"Franz and I worked together on several projects a T-Mobile. I had the pleasure and enjoyment of reviewing his experiences for accessibility. He grasped the accessibility concepts immediately to where I consider him quite knowledgeable in inclusive designs. His art came alive to the point where the fun turned into laughter. He captured not only the life of the animal in the Pets app, but their personalities and fun antics as well.

His respect for everyone on his team and on well attended meetings stood out as he greeted everyone and efficiently managed the time and agenda.

I appreciated the questions Franz asked about accessibility. He understood the importance of getting the designs compliant in the early stages and was not afraid to ask when challenging scenarios arose.

Whatever Franz works on, I can be confident it will be not only compliant for accessibility, but on point in the goals & requirements and beautiful as well. Loved being a partner in accessibility with him!"

Debbie — Native App Accessibility Specialist, T-Mobile
September 9, 2023

"...Attention to design detail, care for our users...." 

"Franz and I worked together on several TMo products over the years. Franz’s attention to design detail, care for our users, and care for his teammates is exemplary. Franz is willing to go above and beyond to deliver what’s needed, whether that’s a quick mock-up or end to end design flows.

I especially loved that he was thoughtful enough to illustrate significant moments in our users flows that calls to our backends were made - this helped with overall product development and troubleshooting, among other things.

On top of all that, Franz is professional and responsive. He’s adept at balancing workload and kindly pushing back on behalf of his team members (so they can stay productive), while still managing to deliver what’s asked. I feel super lucky whenever I get a chance to work with Franz! Our team is better off now thanks to his diligent design and organizational efforts."

Ivona — Senior Technical Product Manager, T-Mobile
September 8, 2023

"...Fun to work with, very detail-oriented, and a team player..." 

"I have had the pleasure of working with Franz for several years at T-Mobile, and I wholeheartedly recommend him as a product designer. He is fun to work with, very detail-oriented and a team player in the truest sense, always willing to listen to other people’s ideas and provide constructive feedback. He fosters a positive, inclusive and collaborative environment, making everyone feel valued and heard."

Sherry — Senior UX Designer, T-Mobile
September 8, 2023

"...A pleasure to work with!..."

"Working with Franz has been a delight. His ability to champion others and their ideas, while also taking into account the needs of the business, is ever present. Collaboration amongst teams, across teams, and throughout companies, can be a difficult venture, but Franz's steadfast effort to create safe places to learn, grow, adapt, and evolve within an ever-changing environment is at the forefront. He's definitely taught me things in my time working with him that I can't help but take into the relationships and projects I am faced with day-to-day. Overall a pleasure to work with!"

Michael — Senior UX Designer, T-Mobile
September 7, 2023

"...You want Franz in a leadership role on your team...."

"Franz is an outstanding Principal/Lead Designer who combines great skill, communication, and leadership with an uncanny ability to stay abreast of multiple projects at once. I worked with Franz at T-Mobile across numerous projects and was always impressed by his ability to involve multiple stakeholders *AND* achieve consensus while consistently championing the User and UX Practice. Plus, he’s funny–nobody wants dull co-workers. Trust: you want Franz in a leadership role on your team."

Brendan — Senior UX Designer, T-Mobile
May 30, 2023

"...Franz is the first one in and the last one out..."

"Franz is a hard worker who is ready to help with an eye for detail, a creative spirit, and an easy going personality. Franz has a wide range of talent and leadership that make him right for any job. I’ve seen Franz continually be open, ask for feedback, and grow from feedback through multiple projects. Franz is the first one in and the last one out and I couldn’t be more thankful for who he is on his own or in a team."

Joshua — Associate Product Manager, T-Mobile
May 17, 2023

"...A fresh perspective to the overall feel for our users...."

"I have been working with Franz on the SyncUP-branded consumer IoT products now for the last two years. His work in designing our mobile applications to support those devices has been stellar. He brings a fresh perspective to the overall feel for our users.

I have also been impressed over and over by Franz's thoroughness in the flow of his designs. He definitely leave no stone unturned when presenting his work. He has been a joy to work with."

Scott — Software Engineering Lead, T-Mobile
February 23, 2023

"...Franz showed me what great user-centered design truly means..."

"Franz is one of the best designers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. During our time on the SyncUP PETS team, Franz showed me what great user-centered design truly means. He also played a crucial role in launching T-Mobile's first-ever product as an OEM. Franz is sure to be an asset on any team lucky enough to have him on board."

Shelby — Associate Copywriter, T-Mobile
November 9, 2022

"...Franz is a true end-to-end product designer...." 

"Franz is a true end-to-end product designer. Starting with only a high-level product idea, Franz knows how to produce compelling UX concepts and refine them into final designs through user research and team collaboration. His skills in illustration and character design allow him to create products with a unique personality that users enjoy and remember.

Franz’s focus on the user and ability to create experiences that are both functional and fun make him a valuable player on any team."

Cole — Senior Technical Manager, T-Mobile
September 6, 2022

"...Franz has a natural character and personality as a design leader...."

"I had an absolute pleasure working with Franz. His design skills were above and beyond what existing in current trends.

Franz has a natural character and personality as a design leader. He is precise with meeting timelines while ensuring his advocating for the best user experience. He is very talented creating graphic designs and enjoys solving complex ux problems. He is very articulate in his communication and ensures every team member has a chance to speak up and express their ideas.

Franz is a wonderful designer to work with and have had the pleasure to work with him on various design projects. I do hope that I get a chance to work together with him. If you every have a high-level design position available, you will have a mix of positive attributes with Franz that would definitely surpass your requirements."

Jonathan W — Senior UX Designer, T-Mobile
May 11, 2022

"...Creative and Thoughtful..."

"If I had to describe Franz in two words, they would be 'Creative' and 'Thoughtful'. He's also one of the nicest people I've ever met. He's always hungry to learn and grow his skills, try new things, and coach people. He loves to share his experiences with the team and is always willing to pitch-in and help out when needed. Franz is an excellent designer and I appreciated he always liked to stay connected with the rest of the team and encourage them to share their designs and skills. I wish all my projects could include Franz."

Ross — Senior UX Designer, Slalom
May 10, 2022

"...One of the few truly full stack designers..."

"Franz is one of the few truly full stack designers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. On a single sentence idea, Franz can read minds and come back with a concept to look at. In my time working with him he showed excellent top to bottom design abilities, and leadership skill. Perhaps most important, he knows how to focus on the customer."

Gavin— Head of Consumer IoT Product, T-Mobile
April 8, 2022

"...Delightful and intuitive user experiences...." 

"It has been my pleasure to work with Franz on consumer focused Internet-of-Things projects at T-Mobile. As a software engineer I have especially appreciated his ability to clearly communicate thoughts and requirements, and our iterative collaboration to deliver delightful and intuitive user experiences."

Kim — Senior Engineer IoT, T-Mobile
March 26, 2022

"...Very thoughtful in his approach, and strategic in his execution..." 

"Franz is an awesome design leader. He is very thoughtful in his approach, and strategic in his execution. I am grateful for the time I worked with him. Hope our paths cross again in the future."

Adam — UX Design Manager, T-Mobile
March 25, 2022

"...Always open to collaborate and help on design ideas...." 

"Franz is always open to collaborate and help on design ideas. When I asked for his help on a few design ideas, he was willing to help and gave me a handful designs within a day. He listened to my vision of the design I wanted and gave quick results. He provided his expert recommendation to help narrow the options. We came to a finalized design I was happy with. He had great professionalism and I look forward for opportunities to work with him again."

Amy — Senior Program Manager, T-Mobile
March 22, 2022

"...Franz always thinks about the user first..." 

"Franz is amazing to work with! He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. Above all, he always thinks about the user first. As a software engineer on his team, I am in constant communication with him discussing new flows and how to update current ones. His work is some of the best I’ve seen! Not only is he a great artist and a UX expert, he is also amazing at collaborating with others. He is able to give great feedback and also great at taking feedback. He is simply a pleasure to work with!"

Irving — Software Engineer, T-Mobile
March 21, 2022

"...Franz is one in a million!..."

"Franz is one in a million! He supported my company for our client and everyone that worked with him gave us stellar praise and reviews. He is not only talented but extremely humble and supportive of his team. The quality of his work had just as high of a bar as how he wanted others on the team to feel. When you work with Franz you feel well taken care of on all aspects of the business."

Morgan — Client Engagement Director, Kelly Mitchell Group
March 18, 2022

"...Passionate about his designs..."

"Franz is very creative and passionate about his designs. I worked with him closely and will recommend him to any company that desires an innovative and interactive UX designer."

Eze — Senior Software Developer, T-Mobile
January 26, 2021

"...Franz is a great team player..." 

"I have worked with Franz over the past year at T-Mobile. Franz is a hard worker with lots of great ideas on design initiatives and initiatives. Franz is a great team player, with an amazing 'can do' attitude. He is always available when needed and a great asset on our team."

Paul — Senior Program Manager, T-Mobile
November 6, 2020

"...He is a talented UX designer and a pleasure to work with..."

"I've had the opportunity to work with Franz on mobile app design for about 7 months now. He is a talented UX designer and a pleasure to work with. He's a very responsive team player, embraces collaboration and pays close attention to detail. I look forward to future collaboration with Franz."

Jonathan — Senior Product Manager, T-Mobile
November 2, 2020

"...Always positive, team player and enthusiastic..." 

"It is my pleasure to recommend Franz. I got an opportunity to work with him on a brand new product. He has amazing ability to take a vision and come up with multiple design concepts.

Franz is very hard working and have spent multiple evenings and weekends to help the team. He is always positive, team player and enthusiastic.

My favorite time working with Franz was during the prototyping phase where he was so patient with me. He listened to my requirements and always brought new and interesting ideas on the table."

Rahul — Senior Product Manager, T-Mobile
October 31, 2020

"...A joy to work with...."

"Franz is a joy to work with.

One of the most detail oriented persons I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

His UX/UI knowledge is amazing and he always delivers what he promises on time. Ready to take on a new learning opportunity, eager to improve the product from a customer perspective, and a huge bonus to any team he joins."

Zachary — Quality Assurance Lead, T-Mobile
October 30, 2020

"...Designs look great and work well ..."

"It's been fantastic working with Franz to solve critical UX problems on the mobile app side. He's always quick to lend a hand and provide feedback where necessary, and never shies away from going the extra mile. He closely considers developer feedback, making sure that his designs look great and work well on the platform they are built for. I would absolutely recommend Franz for any software UX position."

Will — Software Developer, T-Mobile
October 30, 2020

"...Highly skilled designer with great creativity..."

"Franz has been working as a UX/UI designer for Digitalchemy for the past 2 years. During this time I have been consistently impressed by his design skills, his professionalism and commitment to our company.

While working for Digitalchemy Franz took on projects that require both high levels of creativity and technical skills. Some examples of the type of work he has been responsible for include UI design, animations, wireframe production, 3d modeling. He is fluent in all the appropriate UX/UI design software and has shown initiative in learning new skills and expanding his talents outside of his comfort zone.

Franz has impressed us with his creativity and also with his consistent and timely communication skills. Future employers should feel confident that their requests and communications will be addressed in a timely manner and with consistent quality.

Franz has always been willing to offer his assistance to his co-workers, showing great collaboration skills and teamwork. He would be an asset to any employer and I recommend him for any endeavor he chooses to pursue."

Julia — UX/ UI Director, Digitalchemy LLC
October 16, 2019

"...Creative and strategically-minded designer..."

"Franz is a creative and strategically- minded designer. I have had the privilege to work with Franz on several projects. He has many design skills and experience illustrating a concept with attention to detail.

I would recommend him to any company as he is an awesome person to work with. I do wish him continued success!!"

Tamara — Designer, Miami Design Company
October 15, 2019

"...A dedicated team player..."

"Franz is a dedicated team player who takes the quality of his work very seriously. He is easy to work with, is always ready to help and has a positive attitude at all times. It's been a pleasure to work with him."

Yulia — Bookkeeper, Digitalchemy LLC
October 14, 2019

"...Hard-working, respectful, and team-oriented..."

"I've had the pleasure of working with Franz for over two years at Digitalchemy. Not only is he a hard-working, respectful, and team-oriented peer, he is also always interested in improving himself. He's a wizard at several different design tools already, but loves to add more skills to his repertoire, and he does it with grace and humility. I'm confident he can take on a challenge both as a collaborative team member and a solid, productive independent designer."

Emily — Product Manager, Digitalchemy LLC
October 10, 2019

"...Franz is constantly improving his skills..."

"We've been working with Franz for almost two years on mobile apps design. Franz is constantly improving his skills, learning new tools and polishing processes to make it easier for designers and developers to work together. Franz is also a very good and polite team player who can help or advise if it is needed. Franz really wants to improve the product and does his best to do so, so he will be a great addition to any team."

Vladimir — Lead Developer, Digitalchemy LLC
October 10, 2019

"...Franz is an incredibly hard worker..."

"Franz spent two great years working on UI design for Digitalchemy apps. He is passionate about modern design and tooling and helped to advance our state of the art in both areas. He's also an incredibly hard worker who can produce impressive workloads to deadlines. He created original designs for several successful apps that spanned 40 languages on iOS and Android platforms. His designs are in use by millions of users worldwide every day. The whole team both in Redmond and Belarus loved working with Franz -- he would make a great addition to any design team looking for a solid team player."

Aidan — Founder, Digitalchemyy
October 7, 2019

"...Always tries to self-educate and improve his skills..."

"Franz is great designer. He always has fresh ideas. Also he always tries to self-educate and improve his skills and knowledges. He is very polite person."

Ihar — Developer, Digitalchemy LLC
October 7, 2019

"...Fantastic designer..." 

"A truly fantastic designer, amazing grasp on appropriate styling and current trends."

Cian — Developer, Digitalchemy LLC
October 4, 2019