Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Mahek Panjwani

Mahek Panjwani

Mumbai

Summary

Innovative Senior Visual Designer with a rich background in creating compelling visual designs for digital platforms. Possess strong skills in graphic design, branding, and multimedia production. Known for blending creativity with technical expertise to deliver visually engaging solutions that resonate with target audiences and boost brand recognition. Have made significant contributions to team projects and individual tasks by leveraging keen eye for detail and ability to translate business objectives into creative visuals.

Overview

8
8

Years of Professional Experience

10
10

Certifications

Work History

Design Professor

Ecole Intuit.Lab, Mumbai
Mumbai
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
  • Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
  • Organized seminars, workshops or other events related to topics within the discipline.
  • Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.

Senior Product Designer

HumanX
Mumbai
02.2019 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and design solutions.
  • Facilitated design critiques to ensure that products met the highest standards of quality.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in existing products through competitive analysis.
  • Worked closely with developers during implementation phase to ensure accuracy of designs.
  • Streamlined design development process, significantly increasing production.
  • Observed quality control procedures in adherence to company policies.
  • Developed wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs for product features.
  • Defined visual language systems such as color palettes, typography standards, iconography systems.
  • Conducted user interviews and research to identify customer needs and preferences.

Independent Designer

Self Employed
Mumbai
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed creative concepts and design solutions for various projects.
  • Created illustrations, logos and other graphic elements to be used in marketing materials.
  • Collaborated with clients to ensure satisfaction with final product.
  • Managed multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Prepared high-resolution files for print production.
  • Conducted client meetings to discuss project objectives and develop strategies.
  • Adhered to brand guidelines when creating designs for clients' products or services.
  • Presented designs to clients through mockups, prototypes, comps or presentations.
  • Created product designs in alignment with specifications.

Junior Designer

Witty Media
Mumbai
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Created visual designs based on client specifications, incorporating brand guidelines and design principles.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of design elements in projects.
  • Edited existing artwork to meet customer requirements while maintaining branding consistency.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for image editing, layout creation, and typography adjustments.
  • Adapted existing designs for use on multiple platforms such as mobile devices or social media sites.
  • Provided creative input during brainstorming sessions with colleagues.
  • Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement in design processes.
  • Created product designs in alignment with specifications.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in UX/UI Design - Communication Design

Ecole Intuit.Lab
Mumbai, MH
03-2019

Bachelors Degree in Communication Design - Bachelors of Mass Media

St.Andrews College
Mumbai
03-2016

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

K.C College
Mumbai
04-2012

Skills

  • Product Design
  • Product Testing
  • User Interface Design
  • Visual Design
  • Illustration
  • Color Theory
  • Visual Communication
  • Teamwork skills
  • Layout Design
  • Design Validation
  • User Research
  • Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • Wireframing and Prototype Design
  • UX Architecture
  • Responsive Design
  • Design Systems
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Best Design Portfolio of the Class of 2019

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: Image-Making by California Institute of the Arts
  • Behavioural Economics Certification: Basic-Level by Ogilvy Consulting
  • Human Centred Service Design by IDEO U
  • User Onboarding Design by AppCues
  • Product Launches by AppCues
  • Value-First Onboarding by AppCues
  • Mobile App Onboarding by AppCues
  • Free to Paid Conversion by AppCues
  • SEO Certification for Advanced Web Design by HubSpot Academy

Timeline

Design Professor

Ecole Intuit.Lab, Mumbai
02.2022 - Current

Senior Product Designer

HumanX
02.2019 - 01.2024

Independent Designer

Self Employed
07.2017 - 01.2019

Junior Designer

Witty Media
07.2016 - 07.2017

Post Graduate Diploma in UX/UI Design - Communication Design

Ecole Intuit.Lab

Bachelors Degree in Communication Design - Bachelors of Mass Media

St.Andrews College

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

K.C College
Mahek Panjwani