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Kunal Panchal

Uxbridge, London

Summary

Experienced UX Designer with expertise in banking and energy sectors, specializing in user research, persona development, and user journey optimization. Skilled in identifying pain points, crafting user-centered solutions for processes like account opening and fund transfers, and leveraging wireframes and AI tools to enhance usability and solve complex challenges.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Product Designer

Cox Automotive
London
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Designed an AI-powered car inspection app, boosting task completion by 60% and reducing user errors by 35% with intuitive, user-centered workflows.
  • Developed an online vehicle valuation process, increasing user engagement by 40% and conversions by 25% with real-time updates and interactive tools.
  • Incorporated trust-building features, boosting user confidence and increasing customer retention by 35%.
  • Integrated visual feedback and detailed repair cost breakdowns, improving user understanding of vehicle conditions, which led to a 20% reduction in customer queries and a 15% higher satisfaction rate.

Tools used - Figma/ JIRA/ User testing/ Lookback.io

User Researcher

Uniqlo
London
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developed comprehensive research plans for successful project execution.
  • Identified relevant sources of data to support research objectives.
  • Implemented A/B testing methodologies resulting in a 25% uplift in key performance indicators such as click-through rates or engagement metrics.
  • Drove UX improvements, increasing customer satisfaction by 20% and conversions by 15%.

Tools used - User testing/ Lookback.io/ Google Analytics/ Excel

Senior UX Designer

Deloitte Digital
Pune
07.2022 - 09.2023

1. Client - Polunin Capital Partners, London

Equity Portfolio Management SaaS

  • Created an intuitive dashboard with customizable widgets, providing users quick access to critical portfolio metrics and performance trends.
  • Collaborated with data scientists to enhance Equity Portfolio SaaS, boosting user interaction with key data by 30%.
  • Designed a clear and logical navigation system, enabling users to effortlessly access portfolios, analytics, and investment recommendations.
  • Led iterative prototyping and feedback sessions, enabling stakeholders to actively participate in the design process and provide real-time input for refining user flows.
  • The analytics and reporting section has observed a notable surge of 40% in pageviews, which shows strong interest in my user-friendly approach.

Tools used: Figma/ Miro/ User Research

2. Client - Shell plc (Renewable Energy) - UK (remote)

Energy Optimisation SaaS (AI,ML)

  • The tool's report downloads have increased 20% demonstrating a better optimisation insights user experience.
  • Achieved a 93% task completion rate for users seeking energy optimisation insights, streamlining their access to critical data.
  • User response showed 90% satisfaction with quality and relevance.

Tools used: Figma/ UX Strategy/ Design System

3. Client - Indusind Bank (Digital Banking Services) - Pune, India

Redesign Banking Mob/Web App

  • Enhanced design, boosting task completion to 91% and raising user satisfaction to 90% for mobile banking functions.
  • Fostered a more user-friendly experience, reflected in the substantial growth of report downloads by 40%.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement, reflected in the substantial 20% increase in report downloads for the mobile banking app.

Tools used: Figma/ User Research/ Design System

Lead UX Designer

Synechron Technologies
Pune
02.2019 - 07.2022

1. Client - TD Securities (Canadian investment bank)

Entity Extraction Management ML/AI SaaS.

  • Conducted workshops to gather and prioritize business requirements, ensuring all stakeholders' needs were addressed in the final design.
  • Ensured compliance with WCAG standards, leading to a 35% increase in accessibility, and incorporating text enhancements to improve overall content accessibility.
  • Achieved a 92% task completion rate for users conducting entity extraction tasks, streamlining their access to valuable insights.

Tools used: Figma, Miro, Tableau, and Data Visualization.

2. Client - Attra, Australia (remote)

Simulator ISO 20O22 SaaS (Payment Domain)

  • Successful stakeholder engagement ensured project alignment with industry needs.
  • Iterative dashboard enhancements, driven by client feedback, led to a more user-friendly and informative interface, optimizing user experience and satisfaction.
  • Focused on enhancing the simulator dashboard based on valuable insights derived from client feedback.

Tools used: Sketch, Miro, Google Analytics.

3. Client - Future Fit, Netherlands (remote).

ESG Management SaaS B2B.

  • Implemented task-specific navigation and optimized user flows, resulting in a 20% increase in task efficiency, and a more seamless experience for users handling diverse ESG information.
  • Facilitated problem-solving sessions, guiding stakeholders through ideation and co-design activities to generate innovative solutions that met both user and business needs.

Tools used: Sketch, Miro, HTML, CSS, Photoshop

UI UX Designer

Bank of New York
Pune
12.2016 - 09.2018

Relational Search Analytics Platform (B2B Platform)

  • Led UX workshops and participated in all Functional Specifications team meetings to discuss a requirement's feasibility and limits.
  • Focused on human-centered, user experience method to make sustainable company transformations.
  • Captured key takeaways and action points from each workshop, translating them into design requirements and feature enhancements that drove project success.
  • Designed a hierarchical navigation structure that organizes key features (portfolios, analytics, recommendations) for easy access, without overwhelming users.
  • Collaborated with business leaders in the industry and helped them to design strategy and presentations.

Tools used: Sketch, Miro, Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery

Product Engineer (UX Role)

EH Technologies
Pune
04.2016 - 11.2016
  • Developed new product concepts by conducting market research and competitor analysis.
  • Optimised existing product designs for enhanced performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Delivered improved user experience with frequent prototype testing.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure smooth product development lifecycle.

Tools used: Adobe XD, Photoshop, Balsamiq, Illustrator

Web/UI Designer

Excela Technologies
Pune
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Designed user-friendly interfaces for improved customer experience.
  • Streamlined complex data by creating intuitive visualisations.
  • Boosted usability with the development of responsive design elements.
  • Developed interactive prototypes to test and refine user experience.

Tools used: Photoshop, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Illustrator

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Design Thinking And Innovation

IIT Delhi
Delhi
11-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design

Sunrise University
Alwar, India
06-2016

Skills

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • User Research/ UX Strategy (Lookbackio, User Brain Tool)
  • Stakeholder Workshops - (Miro, FigJam Tool)
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Affinity Mapping
  • A/B Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Design System
  • Visual Designing
  • Information Architecture
  • Prototyping
  • User Testing
  • Agile
  • JIRA
  • Sprints
  • Tableau Software - Data Visualisation
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Powerpoints Presentation
  • Leadership Skills
  • Effective Communication Skills

Certification

  • IBM Certified- Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator - 2023
  • Diploma in Animation - Indian Academy of Digital Arts and Animation (2013)

Languages

English
First Language
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
French
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Senior Product Designer

Cox Automotive
03.2024 - 11.2024

User Researcher

Uniqlo
12.2023 - 03.2024

Senior UX Designer

Deloitte Digital
07.2022 - 09.2023

Lead UX Designer

Synechron Technologies
02.2019 - 07.2022

UI UX Designer

Bank of New York
12.2016 - 09.2018

Product Engineer (UX Role)

EH Technologies
04.2016 - 11.2016

Web/UI Designer

Excela Technologies
08.2015 - 03.2016

Post-Graduate Certificate - Design Thinking And Innovation

IIT Delhi

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design

Sunrise University
Kunal Panchal