Lead Product & UI/UX Designer wit h 8+ years of experience designing intuitive, scalable, and user-centered digital products across mobile and web. Expert in UX strategy, IA, interaction design, rapid prototyping, and AI- accelerated workflows. Proven success in building high-impact consumer apps in wellness, lifestyle, gaming, sports, social and fintech—delivering measurable gains in engagement, retention, and conversions. Strong collaborator with engineering and product teams to translate business goals into meaningful user experiences.

Nikhil Ashok Shinde

Lead Product & UI/UX Designer wit h 8+ years of experience designing intuitive, scalable, and user-centered digital products across mobile and web. Expert in UX strategy, IA, interaction design, rapid prototyping, and AI- accelerated workflows. Proven success in building high-impact consumer apps in wellness, lifestyle, gaming, sports, social and fintech—delivering measurable gains in engagement, retention, and conversions. Strong collaborator with engineering and product teams to translate business goals into meaningful user experiences.

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Lead Product & UI/UX Designer wit h 8+ years of experience designing intuitive, scalable, and user-centered digital products across mobile and web. Expert in UX strategy, IA, interaction design, rapid prototyping, and AI- accelerated workflows. Proven success in building high-impact consumer apps in wellness, lifestyle, gaming, sports, social and fintech—delivering measurable gains in engagement, retention, and conversions. Strong collaborator with engineering and product teams to translate business goals into meaningful user experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal UI Designer (HFR&D) — Onsite Product & UI/UX Consultant at JetSynthesys
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Led product design, UX strategy, IA, wireframes, and prototyping; collaborated with JetSynthesys leadership and product/engineering teams to shape product vision. Delivered 15+ pitches, MVPs, and PoCs, enabling faster decision-making and validation of concepts.
UI/UX Trainer at Felix-ITs
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Delivered training on UX principles, research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Guided students through hands-on projects, portfolio development, and practical design applications. Conducted workshops on Figma, XD, and design best practices.
Freelance Product & UI/UX Designer at Self-Employed
April 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Conducted design projects across gaming, lifestyle, and business domains. Created UX flows, wireframes, high-fidelity interfaces, and visual assets; aided clients in portfolio building and design positioning.
Claims Assessor at Cholamandalam MS General Insurance, Pune
July 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Designed websites, digital marketing assets, illustrations, and brand collateral. Contributed to workflow improvements for operations and inventory systems.
UI & Graphic Designer at Satvwa.com
August 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016
Designed websites, digital marketing assets, illustrations, and brand collateral. Contributed to visual design improvements and user engagement.

Education

B.Tech in Automobile Engineering at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Diploma in Automobile Engineering at Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
UI & Graphic Designer Certification at Felix-ITs, Pune
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance on key Jet Synthesys projects
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
UI & Graphic Designer Certification
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
ChatGPT Masters: Generative AI & Prompt Engineering
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods