Graduation Behind. Dedication Ahead.

Fresh out of university with a zeal for Frontend and Product design, I'm keen to use my skills to craft engaging web and mobile app interfaces. I seek a role that challenges me and lets me contribute to exciting projects, nurturing my growth in design.

Education

  • Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States August 2024

    Master of Science in Information Systems


  • University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India May 2021

    Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology

Experience

UI/UX Designer | Fidelity Investments,MA Sept 2023 - Present

·       Spearheaded the end-to-end redesign of Fidelity's mobile app, focusing on enhancing user experience, improving interface intuitiveness, and optimizing transaction flows for better user engagement.

·       Conducted comprehensive user research, including interviews, surveys, and in-depth analysis of app usage metrics, to identify friction points and define actionable improvements for design iterations.

·       Led the creation of interactive wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma and Sketch, ensuring an intuitive and responsive mobile design that met both user needs and business objectives.

·       Produced polished design mockups using InVision, enabling effective user testing sessions and incorporating user feedback to iterate on the design before development handoff.

·       Enhanced user satisfaction by 25% within six months by addressing usability pain points and creating an intuitive, visually appealing, and functional user interface.

·       Reduced transaction completion time by 15% through streamlined workflows and design optimizations, resulting in a smoother, faster process for end users.

·       Created interactive, high-fidelity prototypes in Adobe XD to visualize app interactions and demonstrate user flows, ensuring alignment with project stakeholders before development.

·       Developed a cohesive design system in Sketch, creating consistent UI elements such as buttons, icons, and typography, which improved the overall user experience and design consistency.

·       Leveraged Zeplin’s style guide feature to ensure design consistency across all screens, providing developers with accurate color codes, typography, spacing, and measurements, leading to a more efficient build process.

·       Created custom vector-based icons and graphics in Illustrator CC, ensuring scalability and sharpness across various screen resolutions for Fidelity’s mobile app, contributing to a visually cohesive interface.

·       Utilized React's component-based architecture to build reusable UI components, improving code maintainability, reusability, and consistency across the app's various screens and features, resulting in 30% reduction in development time for new features and updates.

·       Actively participated in Agile sprints with bi-weekly design reviews, collaborated on user stories, and ensured design deliverables were aligned with sprint goals. Used JIRA to track progress and prioritize tasks for project execution.

Skills

  • Proficient in Figma, Moqups, Balsamiq, Sketch, and Axure, 

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Projects

Netflix UX research case study September 2024

Enhanced search and content discovery features, significantly boosting overall user engagement and satisfaction

Redesigned the pinning process, simplifying how users save and organize content, leading to faster content access and improved usability

Optimized mobile usability and reduced data consumption, enhancing the mobile experience for users, particularly those on limited data plans


Simple Invest January 2023 – April 2023

Led the design and implementation of a user-friendly UI for Simple Invest using Figma, significantly enhancing user engagement and overall satisfaction, resulting in a 45% increase in daily active users

Executed comprehensive user research to pinpoint and address pain points, leading to substantial improvements in the UI design and a 60% improvement in user-reported satisfaction

Formulated a Figma design for the enhanced UI, showcasing the updated interface and its features

Personal qualities

  • Creative and innovative thinker with a keen eye for aesthetics.

  • Strong communicator, capable of effectively articulating design concepts.

  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

  • Passionate about staying current with technology and design trends.

Interests

  • Photography, particularly urban and nature landscapes.

  • Staying abreast of the latest trends in technology and design.

  • Reading, especially science fiction and design literature.

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Copyright 2024. Designed by Anuja Kale

Made with ❤️

Copyright 2024. Designed by Anuja Kale

Made with ❤️

Copyright 2024. Designed by Anuja Kale

Made with ❤️