I am a systems-minded designer bridging information structure and creative strategy, with a Master of Information in UX Design at the University of Toronto. I specialize in user-centered product design, UX research, and accessible, responsive experiences across platforms. My approach combines research insight with practical design discipline to align business goals with user needs. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to map workflows, run stakeholder workshops, and deliver actionable, client-ready recommendations. My track record includes accelerating prototyping speed, improving design efficiency, and creating scalable design systems that enhance brand consistency and cross-team alignment. I’ve partnered with clients across fintech, media, education, and more to unlock better experiences and measurable outcomes.

Karthik Jambunathan

I am a systems-minded designer bridging information structure and creative strategy, with a Master of Information in UX Design at the University of Toronto. I specialize in user-centered product design, UX research, and accessible, responsive experiences across platforms. My approach combines research insight with practical design discipline to align business goals with user needs. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to map workflows, run stakeholder workshops, and deliver actionable, client-ready recommendations. My track record includes accelerating prototyping speed, improving design efficiency, and creating scalable design systems that enhance brand consistency and cross-team alignment. I’ve partnered with clients across fintech, media, education, and more to unlock better experiences and measurable outcomes.

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I am a systems-minded designer bridging information structure and creative strategy, with a Master of Information in UX Design at the University of Toronto. I specialize in user-centered product design, UX research, and accessible, responsive experiences across platforms. My approach combines research insight with practical design discipline to align business goals with user needs.

I collaborate with cross-functional teams to map workflows, run stakeholder workshops, and deliver actionable, client-ready recommendations. My track record includes accelerating prototyping speed, improving design efficiency, and creating scalable design systems that enhance brand consistency and cross-team alignment. I’ve partnered with clients across fintech, media, education, and more to unlock better experiences and measurable outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Solutions Designer at Copywriting Creatives (Formerly Copywriting Matters)
April 1, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Advised healthcare and wellness clients on digital marketing strategy, delivering AI-assisted content workflows and standardized templates that increased content output 2–3× while maintaining quality. Translated client business objectives into structured digital content solutions, supported by client-ready documentation and performance reporting.
Web Production Designer at University Of Toronto (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Led end-to-end site production design by analyzing user needs and aligning stakeholders, delivering improved navigation, content clarity, and engagement across site. Reduced design-to-dev discrepancies by contributing core UI elements to the Figma design system and performing accessibility audits, maintaining interface usability and consistency. Analyzed website content and performance data, providing client-ready recommendations and redesigns that increased average session duration and reduced bounce rates.
Co-Founder & UX Solutions Consultant at JKR Business Consultancy
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Advised a UK-based SaaS fintech client on building a design system for their automation testing module. Advised Client on operational workflows, delivering a service blueprint that doubled processing and a high-converting outreach strategy generating $24,000+ USD/week in additional revenue. Facilitated client workshops to map workflows, capture requirements, and synthesize findings into structured recommendations for stakeholders.
Solutions Designer at Fix It In Post Studios
August 3, 2020 - September 6, 2021
Advised clients and designed microsites and investor experiences, enabling exploration of film and TV project materials. Created instructional, corporate, and software demo videos, overseeing internal delivery and ensuring client-ready outputs for clients.
UX Design Co-Op at Caterpillar
December 30, 2019 - December 30, 2019
Shadowed UX leads and participated in Agile sprints to understand enterprise product design workflows. Conducted UX research and workflow analysis for Construction Site Supervisors, conducting interviews, and producing sketches, wireframes, and UI mockups for potential solutions.
Design Consultant at Studio Karthik Design
February 1, 2018 - November 23, 2025
Boutique Studio run and operated for freelance and contract endeavours. Advised clients on UX and visual design strategy, developing workflows, branding guides, and component libraries to standardize design practices and improve brand consistency and cross-team alignment. Analyzed client digital and creative workflows, mapped operational bottlenecks, and delivered client-ready recommendations and process improvements that increased efficiency by 25–35%. Facilitated virtual and on-site client sessions to gather requirements, co-create workflow improvements, and validate recommendations, synthesizing outputs into actionable deliverables.

Education

Master of Information: User Experience Design at University of Toronto
September 7, 2023 - June 5, 2025
Master of Science: Electronic Media (Masters + Bachelors) at Anna University
August 17, 2016 - July 25, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services