As a Product Designer at Aufait UX, I led over 15 design engagements across diverse industries, focusing on building intuitive digital experiences. My work involved high-stakes UX auditing for Private Equity acquisitions to identify growth opportunities and facilitate executive workshops on digital transformation. I specialized in optimizing user retention and experience for major Indian gaming firms, ensuring a user-first mindset throughout the product lifecycle.…

PRATHEEK JOSE

As a Product Designer at Aufait UX, I led over 15 design engagements across diverse industries, focusing on building intuitive digital experiences. My work involved high-stakes UX auditing for Private Equity acquisitions to identify growth opportunities and facilitate executive workshops on digital transformation. I specialized in optimizing user retention and experience for major Indian gaming firms, ensuring a user-first mindset throughout the product lifecycle.…

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As a Product Designer at Aufait UX, I led over 15 design engagements across diverse industries, focusing on building intuitive digital experiences. My work involved high-stakes UX auditing for Private Equity acquisitions to identify growth opportunities and facilitate executive workshops on digital transformation. I specialized in optimizing user retention and experience for major Indian gaming firms, ensuring a user-first mindset throughout the product lifecycle.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Aufait
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Led 15+ design engagements across various industries and platforms, consistently delivering high-impact solutions and meeting complex project KPIs. Partnered with Indian gaming giants on large-scale user research and behavioral analysis to optimize player retention and UX. Designed and facilitated workshops for executives on digital transformation initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration and accelerating project timelines. Executed UX Audits and User Research for private equity acquisitions, identifying high-value growth opportunities and mitigating risk.
UX Research & Design Lead at KRAFTON
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Directed end-to-end UX research for 2 major gaming projects, delivering deep-dive analysis on game mechanics and player behavior to optimize engagement. Executed on-field ethnographic research across 3 diverse Indian locations, capturing authentic user insights to inform localized design strategies. Synthesized complex user data into actionable UX frameworks, bridging the gap between field research and technical game development. Architected a centralized GRC platform that streamlined fragmented systems into a unified UI, enhancing organizational compliance and risk management efficiency. Engineered user-centered workflows with modular features and data visualizations, simplifying complex decision-making processes across responsive digital platforms. Validated design through multi-phase research, including competitive analysis and contextual inquiries, to ensure the interface seamlessly integrated into real-world professional workflows.

Education

Master of Visual Communication at Berlin School of Business and Innovation
January 1, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Specialisation in UX/UI Design (AR/VR Design) at UI/UX Design Academy
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Qualifications

Master of Visual Communication
January 1, 2025 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Specialisation in User Experience, User Interface and AR VR Design; Major in Mechanical Engineering
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Certified User Experience, User Interface
January 1, 2023 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Certified Course in User Experience
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

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