Design Creative to Drive Action

Creative Planning for Formats and Placements

The Role of Creative in the Ad Auction

Career Essentials in GitHub Professional Certificate

Adobe Analytics

Create for a Mobile World

Adobe Campaign

Adobe Experience Manager

Participated in the Global COVID-19 research studies (Phase II) conducted by The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative on the socio-behavioral aspects of outbreak control.

Research from the studies will aid in informing global health communication strategies and improve response efforts.

Research Volunteer

Raised funds for donation towards WikiMedia Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full content of these wiki-based projects to the public free of charge.

Fundraiser

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

• Led end-to-end design projects, upholding and promoting a consistent design philosophy throughout the process.
• Authored a comprehensive design growth plan for the company, enabling team expansion and increased capabilities.
• Actively facilitated the transition of the design system from Sketch to Figma, ensuring smooth migration and minimal disruption.
• Managed simultaneous projects with a focus on detailed research approaches, promoting in-depth understanding and quality outcomes.
• Reinvented the design of almost all flagship products, adding fresh perspectives while maintaining brand integrity.

Lead Product Designer

• Worked as a contract design consultant with the Design Solutions team
• Defined visual language for several in-house publications & collaterals
• Conceptualised & created the 2011 — 2012 Annual Financial Report for Accenture

Contract Designer

• Spearheaded the company's rebranding efforts, refining the logo and brand stationery to reflect a revitalized corporate identity.
• Established the design groundwork for all subsequent assets, shaping the company's aesthetic direction.
• Overhauled multiple website areas, enhancing aesthetics, usability, and user engagement.
• Conceived and created a custom typeface for the brand logo and identity, imparting a distinct and recognizable brand element.
• Led brand merchandising efforts, designing and producing a range of items including casual wear, stickers, badges, and more.
• Executed UI/UX enhancements that directly contributed to business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Contributed to Mobile Application UI/UX Design, optimizing user interaction and app functionality.
• Developed standardized guidelines for blog posts and newsletters, ensuring consistency and quality in content production.
• Assisted in the branding of internal projects, elevating their visibility and alignment

Lead Designer

• Designing collaterals for a social media campaigns
• Raising awareness about public transport through the medium of design

• Designing the brochure and publication design collaterals
• Publication Design for 2014 INKTalks event
• Worked in collaboration with other designers and artists

• Worked with team to help design UI/UX for Qwikcilver Coupon Application & Integration
• Worked with team to help design UI/UX for MoneyView Application
• Created an animation sequence for MoneyView
• Helped with internal projects built at DVNC like iOS Apps, etc
• Assisted in wireframing & prototyping mobile applications

UI/UX Design Intern

• Assisted on the Annual Financial Report for clients like Biocon 
• Worked on multiple print collaterals including branding guidelines for Biocon
• Aiding & Assisting in Branding for Loft38
• Helped in organising productivity-boosting initiatives at the workplace

Visual Design Intern

• Engaged extensively in illustration and visual language explorations, contributing to unique design aesthetics.
• Led influential presentations, achieving validation and acceptance of creative ideas.
• Encouraged team members to write and publish articles, promoting knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
• Balanced multiple projects concurrently, employing deep-dive research methodologies for optimized results.
• Utilized diverse research techniques such as User Landscaping and Competitive Analysis, driving informed design decisions.
• Conducted numerous user interviews with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, internal team, and global heads.
• Developed productivity-enhancing Google Chrome applications, contributing to team efficiency.
• Provided expert guidance for several internal branding projects, ensuring design coherence and brand integrity.
• Honored with the distinguished Capillary Spot Award in 2019 for driving team initiatives and showing exceptional leader

Product Designer

• Conceived and established the visual language for the brand, setting a design foundation for all company communications.
• Upheld brand consistency across both print and digital media platforms, ensuring a cohesive and powerful brand image.
• Played a pivotal role in optimizing the performance of the direct sales website, elevating it to industry-leading levels.
• Engineered a UI framework for intranet platforms, streamlining internal communication and collaboration.
• Directed UI/UX design for DigitScan Mobile Diagnostics Application, improving diagnostic processes and user experience.
• Led and assisted in the design and development of multiple AI projects, leveraging AI to enhance product offerings.
• Utilized a variety of technologies such as Python, SQL, and Bash in product development, underscoring versatility and technical proficiency.
• Implemented automation in numerous company processes, achieving substantial cost reduction and increased efficiency.
• Drove email campaigns 

• Actively contributed to the design of several flagship products, supporting the team in achieving key product goals.
• Worked on creating a uniform and appealing design experience across all customer-facing Tekion products, striving for better user engagement.
• Played a pivotal role in design initiatives to enhance the overall quality of the team's outputs, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Participated in feedback integration, adapting designs based on user input to better align with customer expectations.
• Engaged in data-informed design strategies to improve product usability and the user experience.
• Assisted in the introduction of efficient design methodologies that optimized processes and reduced delivery times.
• Shared responsibility in managing project timelines and resources, ensuring delivery within specified timelines without compromising on design quality.

• Managed multiple projects concurrently, leveraging deep-dive research methodologies.
• Utilized various research techniques, including User Landscaping and Competitive Analysis.
• Conducted insightful user interviews with diverse stakeholders, including clients, internal team members, and global heads.
• Carried out usability surveys to pinpoint and address pain-points in existing products.
• Facilitated numerous research sessions involving key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding.
• Assumed ownership of pivotal projects like “User Synthesis” and "Competitive Analysis", driving their success.
• Employed various design methodologies such as Empathy Mapping and User Landscaping, enhancing product user-centricity.
• Led impactful presentations, effectively communicating ideas and gaining consensus.
• Organized regular internal events like workshops, promoting learning and team cohesion.
• Took up challenges such as creating "User Synthesis" documents, contributing to 

Senior Product Designer

• Spearheaded the design and development of multiple Design Ops tools, resulting in significant improvements in company efficiency.
• Contributed to the development of a digital retailing platform's secure checkout, augmenting the online car buying experience.
• Implemented process automation solutions at Tekion, leading to streamlined workflows and enhanced efficiency.

Creator

Design @ Tekion. Ex-Accenture, Digit. Srishti Alumnus

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