Hi, I’m
Gitesh Nagarkar
Pune,MH
Summary
I'm a passionate Product Designer, who believes User Experience can solve most of the problems. I had post graduated in user experience from IIT Bombay. I've spent the last 6 years working in cross-functional teams. I can design aesthetically engaging user interfaces for mobile and web based apps. Each design iteration and notion is important for me and design is a way of life and not just work.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Applied AI Consulting
Product Designer
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted thorough evaluations of existing products, recommending enhancements that led to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Researched and identified best-fit materials for new products.
- Utilized data-driven design approaches to create compelling solutions that catered to diverse user needs.
- Optimized product performance by conducting usability tests, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Analyzed user feedback and implemented changes to product design.
- Developed wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design ideas to the development team.
- Implemented responsive design principles for optimal viewing on various devices and screen sizes.
- Used wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
- Streamlined UX flow for improved usability and increased user engagement.
- Worked with design teams, project managers and business analysts to create intuitive and easy-to-use software.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of UI/UX components in the final product.
- Leveraged knowledge of color theory, typography, and layout principles for polished designs that exceeded client expectations.
- Conducted comprehensive user research and testing for data-driven design improvements.
- Worked closely with UX and product teams to define visual and functional requirements.
- Elevated overall product quality by providing constructive critiques during UI/UX reviews with fellow designers.
- Participated in design review meetings to brainstorm new UX developments through collaborative thinking.
- Resolved UX obstacles through testing and iteration, prioritizing [Type] development methods.
- Researched and proposed new solutions to make website more user-friendly.
- Created maps, models, and templates for diverse projects.
- Analysing user studies that incorporate insights on user goals, personas and scenarios.
- Understanding user testing process by evaluating designs of products used in daily life & work life
- Analysis of heuristics and principles employed in designing products/services
- Heuristics and Principles of HCI
- Conceptual models
- Interview interpretation
- Affinity analysis
- User problem and contraints
- Interpreting interviews and work model creation
- Contextual inquiry
Applied AI Consulting (Freelancer)
UI/UX Designer
03.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Take ownership of design projects.
- Design page layouts and templates.
- Produce design components
- Develop and maintain consistent branding.
- Collaborate with UX, marketing, engineering, and other teams.
- Utilize data and analytics in making design decisions.
- Work with front-end web developers to deploy designs.
- Select and prepare imagery.
- Create and maintain a database of design assets.
- Graphic Designing
- Prepare wireframe
- User Flow & Information Architecture
- Low fidelity & High fidelity
- User research
- Contextual Enquiry
- Collaborating with stake holders and developers
- Creating Brochure
- Social Media designing
- UI/UX
Freelacer
UI/UX Designer, Web Design & Development
01.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Analyzed user feedback to influence future UX updates, ameliorating user concerns and pain points during subsequent patch cycles.
- Negotiated project scope with clients to align expectations around deliverables, timelines, and resources required for successful completion of work assignments.
- Participated in design review meetings to brainstorm new UX developments through collaborative thinking.
- Was responsible for finding new clients, creating proofs for client review, designing and development of a Website. Entire process of design requirements, visualizing and creating graphics, user interface, logos, layouts, banners, social media posts.
- Wordpress developer
- Mobirise Website Developer
- Webflow Developer
Accenture Solutions Private
People Advisor
11.2016 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Handling overall Responsibilities like Onboarding, Workday HCM, Attendance & Leave, HR Analytics, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Training & Development, Exit Formalities, Full & Final Settlement of employees, etc
Education
IIT BombayMumbai, India
Post Graduate Programme in User Experience Design from User Experience
05.2021
University Overview
- Analysis of key questions and user testing methods to evaluate the design process
- Understanding user testing process by evaluating designs of products used in daily life & work life
- Analysis of heuristics and principles employed in designing products/services
- Analysis of insights gained through user studies
- Affinity Analysis
- Interpreting interviews and work model creation
- Introduction to contextual inquiry
JD College of Engineering And ManagementNagpur, India
MBA from Human Resources Management
06.2015
Arts, Commerce & Science CollegeChandpur, India
Bachelor of Computer Applications from IT
08.2013
Skills
- Usability Testing
- Visual design
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Mockups and prototypes
- Design process
- Interaction design
- Product Design
- Product Testing
- Heuristic Principles & Other Laws
- User Research
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Figma
- Miro
- Adobe XD
Certification
- HCI & UX
- Storytelling Techniques
- Integrating storytelling into your system
- How to effectively use visual design elements and principles in their work
- What color theory is and how to use it effectively
- How to confidently use color to improve your work
- How to use grid systems to improve their work
- The importance of grid systems and how they provide order to their everyday lives
- How to design with type and create effective communication
- The importance of type and the power of visual inflection
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Product Designer
Applied AI Consulting
09.2020 - Current
UI/UX Designer
Applied AI Consulting (Freelancer)
03.2019 - 08.2020
UI/UX Designer, Web Design & Development
Freelacer
01.2018 - 02.2019
People Advisor
Accenture Solutions Private
11.2016 - 11.2017
IIT Bombay
Post Graduate Programme in User Experience Design from User Experience
JD College of Engineering And Management
MBA from Human Resources Management
Arts, Commerce & Science College
Bachelor of Computer Applications from IT
- HCI & UX
- Storytelling Techniques
- Integrating storytelling into your system
- How to effectively use visual design elements and principles in their work
- What color theory is and how to use it effectively
- How to confidently use color to improve your work
- How to use grid systems to improve their work
- The importance of grid systems and how they provide order to their everyday lives
- How to design with type and create effective communication
- The importance of type and the power of visual inflection
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