I am Rakesh Sriram, a Sr UI/UX Designer with extensive experience across financial services, tech and media. I focus on turning complex problems into intuitive experiences by balancing user needs with business goals, collaborating with developers, and shipping design systems. I strive to design interfaces that reflect the brand while delivering a hassle-free and secure experience for users. I’m passionate about research-driven design, prototyping, and continuous improvement. I have led major revamps such as CBQ’s mobile app and RIB, contributed across websites and admin panels, and enjoy mentoring teams to push for innovative, user-centered solutions that elevate products and brands.…

Rakesh Sriram

I am Rakesh Sriram, a Sr UI/UX Designer with extensive experience across financial services, tech and media. I focus on turning complex problems into intuitive experiences by balancing user needs with business goals, collaborating with developers, and shipping design systems. I strive to design interfaces that reflect the brand while delivering a hassle-free and secure experience for users. I’m passionate about research-driven design, prototyping, and continuous improvement. I have led major revamps such as CBQ’s mobile app and RIB, contributed across websites and admin panels, and enjoy mentoring teams to push for innovative, user-centered solutions that elevate products and brands.…

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I am Rakesh Sriram, a Sr UI/UX Designer with extensive experience across financial services, tech and media. I focus on turning complex problems into intuitive experiences by balancing user needs with business goals, collaborating with developers, and shipping design systems. I strive to design interfaces that reflect the brand while delivering a hassle-free and secure experience for users.

I’m passionate about research-driven design, prototyping, and continuous improvement. I have led major revamps such as CBQ’s mobile app and RIB, contributed across websites and admin panels, and enjoy mentoring teams to push for innovative, user-centered solutions that elevate products and brands.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Product Designer at AirWE Connects Private Limited
November 1, 2022 - November 3, 2025
Founded and launched a global mobile app for flight travellers and expats; led product strategy, UI/UX design, and user research; hired and managed developers; drove growth with digital marketing; designed investor pitches; oversaw product development, marketing, and fundraising with limited resources.
Sr. UI/UX Designer at Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ), Qatar
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Designed and delivered 800+ screens for mobile and RIB platforms; revamped CBQ Mobile App and RIB (Android & iOS); conducted user research, prototyping, and design handoffs; identified design gaps and translated concepts into flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes; championed secure, customer-focused digital banking experiences.
UI/UX Designer at DarwinBox, India, Hyderabad
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Revamped the company website and mobile apps (Android, iOS, Windows); documented architecture for Employee and Admin panels; redesigned user flows and created prototypes; collaborated with teams using Agile and Waterfall; consolidated UI patterns and mobile design guidelines.
UI/UX Designer at Champion Sports Pte Ltd, Singapore
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Managed end-to-end e-commerce operations across Qoo10, Lazada, Amazon and other platforms; collaborated with product owners and brand suppliers; designed style guides, posters, banners, EDMs, and emails; supported planning and execution of e-commerce projects and digital marketing campaigns.
Senior Designer at Liangseng Sports Pte Ltd, Singapore
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Conducted qualitative and quantitative research; developed information architecture, visual design concepts, UI elements, and layouts; worked with company directors to align client needs with business goals; applied UX best practices to deliver customer-focused designs and improve usability.
Senior Creative Designer at Out Side the Square Pte Ltd, Singapore
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Designed customized graphics for kids’ apparel and promotional events; managed overseas sourcing and supplier negotiations; created garment tech packs and specifications to ensure production accuracy; developed seasonal kidswear collections; produced final artworks and supported promotions.
Event Management, AD Agency at Eureka Campaign Pte Ltd, Singapore
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Designed 2D/3D event concepts, stage backdrops, arches, and outdoor advertisements; produced multimedia presentations for client campaigns; delivered end-to-end advertising campaigns and managed workload independently.
3D Designer and Trainer at Green Gold Animation Studio, India, POGO TV Channel
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Created 3D models, props, and backgrounds for Chhota Bheem; collaborated with storyboard artists; conducted 3D training sessions for 30+ students, teaching fundamentals through advanced modeling techniques.
Sr. UI/UX Designer at Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Designed and delivered 800+ screens for mobile and RIB platforms, revamped CBQ Mobile App and RIB (Android & iOS) with enhanced features and improved user experience. Conducted user research, prototyping, and design handoffs, collaborating with developers to solve complex UX challenges. Identified design gaps, proposed solutions, and translated business concepts into user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes. Championed innovation and design improvements, ensuring secure, seamless, and customer-focused digital banking experiences.
UI/UX Designer at DarwinBox
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Revamped the company website and mobile apps (Android, iOS, Windows), improving usability and design consistency. Documented website architecture, including Employee and Admin panels, to streamline future development. Segregated tables and components, redesigned user flows, and created prototypes to enhance the overall user experience. Collaborated with team members using Agile and Waterfall methodologies to deliver an improved product. Consolidated UI patterns and optimized mobile design guidelines for a consistent user experience.
UI/UX Designer at Champion Sports Pte Ltd
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Managed end-to-end e-commerce operations across Qoo10, Lazada, Amazon, and other platforms. Collaborated with product owners and brand suppliers to define requirements and deliver tailored design solutions. Designed style guides, posters, banners, EDMs, and email campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite. Supported planning and execution of e-commerce projects, digital marketing campaigns, and integrated brand initiatives.
Senior Designer at Liangseng Sports Pte Ltd
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to gather requirements from stakeholders and end-users. Developed information architecture, visual design concepts, UI elements, multimedia content, and layouts. Worked directly with company directors to understand client and project needs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Applied UX best practices to deliver customer-focused designs and improve overall product usability.
Senior Creative Designer at Out Side the Square Pte Ltd
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Designed customized graphics for kids’ apparel, backpacks, and promotional events. Developed seasonal kidswear collections aligned with Australian color and design trends. Managed overseas sourcing, supplier negotiations, and approval of pre-production samples. Created garment tech packs and specifications to ensure production accuracy. Designed new T-shirt artworks and adapted customer concepts into final designs. Supported company promotions and advertising through creative design campaigns.
Event Management / AD Agency at Eureka Campaign Pte Ltd, Singapore
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Designed 2D/3D event concepts, stage backdrops, arches, and outdoor advertisements. Produced multimedia presentations, including audio/video content, for client campaigns. Delivered complete end-to-end advertising campaigns, ensuring consistent brand identity. Collaborated with teams as both designer and project lead, managing workload independently.
3D Designer and Trainer at Green Gold Animation Studio, POGO TV Channel, India
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Created 3D models, props, and backgrounds for Chhota Bheem, India’s popular cartoon series. Worked with storyboard artists to align designs with storytelling and marketing goals. Conducted 3D training sessions for 30+ students, teaching fundamentals through advanced modeling techniques.
Sr UI/UX Designer (Remote) at Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ)
May 1, 2021 - Present
Sr UI/UX Designer for remote engagement, leading design on a high-phase project across multiple sprints with 800+ screens for mobile and RIB. Revamping the CBQ Bank Mobile App and RIB (Android & iOS), and introducing new features. Conducted research, prototyping, and design guidelines while collaborating with developers to implement solutions. Created design strategy to communicate brand positioning and deliver a secure, hassle-free customer experience. Identified design gaps and recommended solutions, translating concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Maintained records of design decisions and trade-offs, participated in stakeholder discussions, and drove innovation and improvements. Demonstrated strong self-management and client-facing communication, ensuring project schedules were met.
UI/UX Designer at DarwinBox
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Revamping company website and mobile app (Android, iOS, Windows). Documenting Pages and Rows on Website including Employee and Admin panels. Segregating Tables and Components for a complete UX revamp through ideation and prototyping. Collaborated with team using agile and waterfall methods to deliver improved versions and consistency across platforms.
UI UX Designer at Champion Sports Pte Ltd
October 1, 2012 - November 1, 2020
Managed e-commerce operations across multiple platforms (Qoo10, Lazada, Amazon, and others). Gathered requirements from product owners and brand suppliers, and supported e-commerce projects, campaigns, and brand plans. Produced style guides and designed posters, banners, and EDMs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, supporting cross-channel marketing.
Senior Designer at Liangseng Sports Pte Ltd
August 1, 2010 - September 1, 2012
Applied qualitative and quantitative UX research practices; gathered requirements from stakeholders and end users. Developed information architecture and visual design concepts, designed UI elements, multi-media content, and page layouts. Collaborated with company directors to understand client needs and ensured a user-centered approach throughout projects.
Senior Creative Designer at Outside the Square Pte Ltd
January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010
Customized apparel design for kids, including backpacks; enhanced Australian color and design patterns for events and promotions. Developed kids wear ranges and managed overseas sourcing, supplier negotiations, pre-production samples, tech packs, and ads/promotions. Designed t-shirt artworks, planned advertising campaigns, and maintained graphics supplies and equipment.
Event Management / Advertising Agency at Eureka Campaign Pte Ltd I Singapore
January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Worked with multiple clients on unique projects, visualizing concepts in 2D/3D. Conceptualized events and stage designs to production, delivered multimedia presentations, and managed brand consistency across campaigns. Led or contributed as part of a team, coordinating workloads and deadlines.
3D Designer and Trainer at Green Gold Animation Studio, POGO TV Channel
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Collaborated with storyboard artists to create concepts blending traditional and innovative approaches. Created wireframe low/high-poly characters, modeled 3D props, characters, and backgrounds. Taught 3D classes for 30+ students, delivering training from basics to advanced levels.

Education

User Research Designer (UX Designer) at General Assembly, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
PG Diploma in 3D Multimedia Graphic & Web Applications at Arena Animation Specialization, APTECH Computer Educations
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Masters in Computer Science at Osmania University, India
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science at Kakatiya University, India
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
User Research Designer (UX Designer) at General Assembly, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Google UX Design Professional at Google – Coursera Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
PG Diploma in 3D Multimedia Graphic & Web Applications at Arena Animation Specialization, APTECH Computer Education
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Masters in Computer Science at Osmania University, India
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science at Kakatiya University, India
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
User Research Designer (UX Designer) at General Assembly, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Google UX Design Professional at Google - Coursera
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
PG Diploma in 3D Multimedia Graphic & Web Applications at Arena Animation
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Specialization at APTECH Computer Educations
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Masters in Computer Science at Osmania University, India
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Bachelor of Computer Science at Kakatiya University, India
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Google – Coursera Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Coursera Certification: UX Design (Google UX Design)
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
PG Diploma in 3D Multimedia Graphic & Web Applications
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Masters in Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Google UI UX Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Google UX Design Professional
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality

Skills

Experience Level