With 19+ years of design experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles at both multinational corporations and startups, I specialize in graphic design, UX research, and UX design. I have a sharp eye for detail and a solid grasp of product design trends, with a portfolio that reflects successful contributions to complex projects. Beyond design, I bring leadership and mentoring skills, aligning design strategies with business priorities to drive value. I excel at clear communication and cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, deployment, and marketing teams to deliver impactful design solutions.…

Gopinath Krishnan

With 19+ years of design experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles at both multinational corporations and startups, I specialize in graphic design, UX research, and UX design. I have a sharp eye for detail and a solid grasp of product design trends, with a portfolio that reflects successful contributions to complex projects. Beyond design, I bring leadership and mentoring skills, aligning design strategies with business priorities to drive value. I excel at clear communication and cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, deployment, and marketing teams to deliver impactful design solutions.…

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With 19+ years of design experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles at both multinational corporations and startups, I specialize in graphic design, UX research, and UX design. I have a sharp eye for detail and a solid grasp of product design trends, with a portfolio that reflects successful contributions to complex projects.

Beyond design, I bring leadership and mentoring skills, aligning design strategies with business priorities to drive value. I excel at clear communication and cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, deployment, and marketing teams to deliver impactful design solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Kannada
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Design Trainer / Art & Music Teacher at Shishu Mandir Educational Institutions
October 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching graphic design, painting, and sketching to underprivileged children; guiding creative skills, self-expression, and confidence; mentoring students and enabling brighter futures through art and education.
Sr. UX Architect | Sr. Graphic Lead at AVNET Global – E-Commerce
October 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Led stakeholder sessions to gather requirements for Web/Mobile apps, SaaS, security, and customer acquisition strategies; conducted user research, documented findings in human-centered design formats, led design reviews, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate insights into product roadmaps.
UX Architect at Cosmonet Solutions Pvt Ltd.
March 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Led multiple teams on complex healthcare enterprise projects; conducted user interviews, produced wireframes and prototypes; established brand guidelines and collaborated across Development, BAs, Analytics, Sales, and Marketing to ensure cohesive design outcomes.
UX Designer / Sr. Visual Designer at Société Générale
October 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025
Collaborated with stakeholders to translate objectives into design solutions; redesigned corporate website and internal tools using user-centered design; contributed to branding and promotional materials across campaigns.
Sr. UX Architect | Sr Graphic Lead at AVNET Global – E-Commerce
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2023
Led sessions with stakeholders, founders, clients, and vendors to gather requirements for Web and Mobile apps (iOS & Android), SaaS, security, and customer acquisition strategies. Planned and executed diverse research activities, documented findings in human-centered design formats, led design reviews, and provided swift solutions to complex challenges leveraging AI and R&D to ensure design-system consistency. Facilitated cross-functional communication across UX Writers, QA, Frontend teams, and Marketing; stayed updated on design trends and Agile/Lean UX practices.
UX Architect at Cosmonet Solutions Pvt Ltd.
October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Led multiple teams and complex enterprise projects for a Health Care Organization under the Colombia Asia Group of Hospitals. Conducted user interviews, collected feedback, created wireframes and prototypes; performed usability testing; ensured brand guidelines and visual standards; collaborated with Development, BAs, Analytics, Sales, and Marketing to deliver cohesive collateral.
UX Designer / Sr. Visual Designer at Société Générale
October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2015
Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate objectives into creative solutions, including logo design, promotional materials, and campaigns. Redesign of corporate website, internal tools, and intranet using UX standards; contributed to automotive leasing projects in UI/UX domains; led branding initiatives and office branding.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Mysore
June 1, 2006 - August 1, 2009
Spealised in Realist Art and Modern Art
Certified Usability Analyst at Human Factors International
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Certified Usability Analyst at Human Factor International
January 1, 2015 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

Higher Diploma in Software Engineering & Graphic Design
June 1, 1997 - June 1, 1999
CUA Certification - HFI
January 1, 2015 - January 15, 2015
Certification in UX Research and Desing
B.F.A (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Desktop Publishing
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering & Diploma in Desktop Publishing
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Life Sciences

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