Ritika Varma
Senior Product Designer
Vadodara
Summary
A detail oriented multi-disciplinary product designer in tech, designing digital and tangible products for systems, cloud, and embedded devices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Product Designer
Mecha Systems Inc.
Vadodara
5 2022 - Current
- Spearheaded design initiatives at Mecha Inc., Hardware tech startup, driving innovation in product development
- Designed and improvised dynamic design system for 2 years to ensure adaptability and responsiveness across multiple platforms
- Collaborated with cross-functional team of 14+, including researchers, software engineers and designers, to leverage insights and craft user-centric solutions
- Formulated interface standards and guidelines for handheld smart computing devices, enhancing user experience and functionality
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines
- Reduced overall project timelines by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources efficiently
User Experience Designer
Actonate IT Solutions
Vadodara
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Collaboratively developed real-time monitoring application tailored for industrial-scale operations, streamlining processes by 95%
- Transformed client vision into compelling B2C website and application, resulting in notable 72% surge in web traffic.
- Analyzed user feedback to influence future UX updates, ameliorating user concerns and pain points during subsequent patch cycles
- Identified, documented and reported on technical factors impacting interface performance
- Managed cohesive design quality across 10+ projects, adhering to prescribed themes and functional choices
Visual Design Intern
Clover Entertainment
Mumbai
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Curated experience and co-designed for annual report and event planning for Mumbai Metro, with successful event for 250,000+ footfall
- Covered across national news magazines.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets
- Contributed to positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations
Education
Bachelors in Design -
01.2016 - 04.2020
Percentage: 79%
- Member of College fest Artisans team management and engagement
Skills
User flow
Prototyping
Empathy Mapping
Wireframing
User testing
Figma
Webflow
Adobe Creative Suite
Miro
Rive
Notion
Mockups and prototypes
Usability Testing
Organizational Skills
Design process
Accessibility Design
Certification
Design for 21st century, Interaction design foundation, 94906, 01/01/22
Projects
Mecha website, mecha.so, Crafting the website for the upcoming product launch, strategically aligning design elements with brand identity and market objectives.
Accomplishments
- Managed a team of 50+ Artisans for a college fest
- Attained Fifth position across India in a national design competition
Timeline
User Experience Designer - Actonate IT Solutions
12.2019 - 04.2022
Visual Design Intern - Clover Entertainment
04.2019 - 07.2019
MS University, Baroda - Bachelors in Design,
01.2016 - 04.2020
Product Designer - Mecha Systems Inc.
5 2022 - Current