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Hi, I’m Urja Jani. I’m a Product Designer and Educator with 6+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital products and teaching web technologies, programming fundamentals, and design principles. I excel in UX research, interaction and web design, responsive interfaces, and design systems, and I embrace a mindset that blends creativity with analytical thinking to ship accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design solutions. In my work, I’ve helped teams reduce onboarding time by 20% and accelerate design cycles by 60% through accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design processes. I enjoy mentoring learners, building scalable design systems, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful digital experiences.…Hi, I’m Urja Jani. I’m a Product Designer and Educator with 6+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital products and teaching web technologies, programming fundamentals, and design principles. I excel in UX research, interaction and web design, responsive interfaces, and design systems, and I embrace a mindset that blends creativity with analytical thinking to ship accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design solutions. In my work, I’ve helped teams reduce onboarding time by 20% and accelerate design cycles by 60% through accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design processes. I enjoy mentoring learners, building scalable design systems, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful digital experiences.

Urja Jani

Product Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Urja Jani. I’m a Product Designer and Educator with 6+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital products and teaching web technologies, programming fundamentals, and design principles. I excel in UX research, interaction and web design, responsive interfaces, and design systems, and I embrace a mindset that blends creativity with analytical thinking to ship accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design solutions. In my work, I’ve helped teams reduce onboarding time by 20% and accelerate design cycles by 60% through accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design processes. I enjoy mentoring learners, building scalable design systems, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful digital experiences.…Hi, I’m Urja Jani. I’m a Product Designer and Educator with 6+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital products and teaching web technologies, programming fundamentals, and design principles. I excel in UX research, interaction and web design, responsive interfaces, and design systems, and I embrace a mindset that blends creativity with analytical thinking to ship accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design solutions. In my work, I’ve helped teams reduce onboarding time by 20% and accelerate design cycles by 60% through accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design processes. I enjoy mentoring learners, building scalable design systems, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful digital experiences.

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Hi, I’m Urja Jani. I’m a Product Designer and Educator with 6+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital products and teaching web technologies, programming fundamentals, and design principles. I excel in UX research, interaction and web design, responsive interfaces, and design systems, and I embrace a mindset that blends creativity with analytical thinking to ship accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design solutions.

In my work, I’ve helped teams reduce onboarding time by 20% and accelerate design cycles by 60% through accessible, data-informed, and collaborative design processes. I enjoy mentoring learners, building scalable design systems, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful digital experiences.

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Work Experience

Digital Marketing & Restaurant Supervisor at Desi Amigo

March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2025

Handled social media marketing across multiple platforms, increasing online engagement by 40% and driving 20% growth in repeat customers through targeted promotions and campaigns. Supervised daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth service, food quality, and excellent customer experiences. Managed staff schedules, delegated tasks, and trained team members on service, safety, and hygiene standards. Oversaw inventory, procurement, and cost control to maintain efficiency and consistency in operations. Supported menu planning by introducing seasonal and customer-driven items that boosted sales.

Cake Maker/Decorator at Dairy Queen, ON

January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025

Prepared, baked, and decorated cakes based on customer requests and Dairy Queen standards. Handled online/phone orders, coordinated pickups, and assisted customers at the counter. Managed cashier responsibilities while resolving customer inquiries promptly. Maintained sales and inventory records to reduce waste and ensure product availability. Restocked displays and upheld strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Product Designer Intern at Stocate

September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Conducted usability testing and behavior analysis, refining designs to enhance engagement and deliver measurable user value. Managed timelines efficiently, achieving 100% on-time delivery and validating usability through business acceptance testing. Partnered closely with development and product teams to resolve design challenges and ensure seamless design-to-development handoff. Utilized tools such as Jira, Google Spreadsheets, Zoom, and Figma to design and deliver solutions from low-fidelity concepts to interactive prototypes.

Product Designer at BIT

February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Leading primary user research and revitalized BIT's user interface, boosting user satisfaction and engagement. Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing user onboarding time by 40%. Led the UX design process and stakeholder meetings, delivering an end-to-end solution for midsize and enterprise users within 8 weeks, with hi-fidelity mockups aligned to accessibility standards. Implemented design thinking methodologies, accelerating ideation-to-implementation cycles by 60%. Contributed to two key web products using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern front-end concepts including responsive UI development, performance optimization, and component-based architecture. Enhanced UI accessibility and usability by applying WCAG-compliant, mobile-first design principles, resulting in a 30% increase in user traffic and stronger engagement across devices.

Full-time Mom

May 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019

Managed household responsibilities, scheduling, budgeting, and multitasking; developed leadership, organizational, and adaptability skills essential for collaborating with diverse teams and managing multiple priorities.

Lecturer (IT & Computer) at SBI Polytechnic

June 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016

Communicated complex programming concepts (Web Design, .NET (C#), Operating Systems, Software Engineering, C, C++, and Python) to diverse student groups, significantly improving comprehension and engagement. Drove academic improvement with notable performance growth, coordinated industrial visits, and led tailored training initiatives. Maintained efficient reporting and coordination with senior management, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement in program delivery.