I am an experienced, self-motivated, and creative professional with over fifteen years of expertise in design, research, user experience, user interfaces, and prototyping across web platforms, mobile applications, and e-commerce solutions. I have worked with a diverse range of industries, including government portals, media agencies, blue-chip companies, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality, and education. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, I have a proven track record of creating user-centered, high-quality, and modern designs and interfaces that are used by consumers worldwide. My strengths lie in blending design, prototype creation, and leadership with a unique ability to tackle complex problems using both logic and creativity. I am a strong team player, having successfully led teams of designers and developers to deliver impactful solutions. Always focused on creating better user experiences through aesthetics and problem-solving.

Ayush Karki

I am an experienced, self-motivated, and creative professional with over fifteen years of expertise in design, research, user experience, user interfaces, and prototyping across web platforms, mobile applications, and e-commerce solutions. I have worked with a diverse range of industries, including government portals, media agencies, blue-chip companies, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality, and education. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, I have a proven track record of creating user-centered, high-quality, and modern designs and interfaces that are used by consumers worldwide. My strengths lie in blending design, prototype creation, and leadership with a unique ability to tackle complex problems using both logic and creativity. I am a strong team player, having successfully led teams of designers and developers to deliver impactful solutions. Always focused on creating better user experiences through aesthetics and problem-solving.

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I am an experienced, self-motivated, and creative professional with over fifteen years of expertise in design, research, user experience, user interfaces, and prototyping across web platforms, mobile applications, and e-commerce solutions. I have worked with a diverse range of industries, including government portals, media agencies, blue-chip companies, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality, and education. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, I have a proven track record of creating user-centered, high-quality, and modern designs and interfaces that are used by consumers worldwide.

My strengths lie in blending design, prototype creation, and leadership with a unique ability to tackle complex problems using both logic and creativity. I am a strong team player, having successfully led teams of designers and developers to deliver impactful solutions. Always focused on creating better user experiences through aesthetics and problem-solving.

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English
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Nepali
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Hindi
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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer (Lead) at Dreams Care Homes
September 1, 2025 - Present
Led the UX/UI team through user research, storyboarding, wireframes and prototypes for a new web portal. Managed end-to-end design process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align user experience with business objectives. Delivered responsive, accessible interfaces using Figma, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, WordPress CMS and Elementor.
UX/UI Consultant (Lead) at Wyser – Ministry of Justice (Remote)
June 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Led UX/UI design for an AI-driven proof of concept to improve the Child Arrangements Help Finder service. Delivered user-centered solutions aligned with GDS design principles; collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve information access.
Interaction Designer (Lead on HMRC CDS Exports) at HMRC (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Led prototyping efforts in an agile environment, bridging communication between technical and non-technical users. Applied evidence- and context-driven design to support exports workflow and user tasks.
UX/UI Designer/Developer (Lead) at Shell (Remote)
July 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Led UX/UI design for Shell’s API public portal and API microservices project; oversaw the design process, stakeholders, and acted as primary point of contact between Shell and external agencies.
UX/UI Consultant (Lead) at Real Dreams Educational Consultancy (Remote)
September 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Led and managed the UX/UI team through user research, storyboarding, wireframing, and prototyping. Designed a new website and an internal student registration system for remote delivery.
UX/UI Designer/Developer (Lead) at The Commerce Partnership Limited (TCPL)
April 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Designed UX/UI elements for the River Island project, collaborated with TCPL's development team and updated RI CMS (Version 3).
UX/UI Designer/Developer (Lead) at The Football Association (HYBRID)
January 31, 2020 - October 11, 2025
Led the UX/UI team for web applications across The FA, Club Wembley, and Wembley Stadium; partnered with design teams and stakeholders to deliver cohesive digital experiences.
UX/UI Designer /Developer at Austin Reed
May 1, 2015 - October 11, 2025
Produced production-ready responsive wireframes and prototypes. Contributed to projects including Austin Reed, Viyella, and CC (Country Casuals).
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Salmon
February 1, 2015 - October 11, 2025
Designed user journeys and production-ready XHTML/CSS prototypes for JSP integration; projects included DFS, Halfords, Hotter Shoes, and Morrisons.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Signet Group
December 1, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Designed and prototyped UX/UI prototypes for H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, including single-page checkout, rebranding, and features like Code & Content, multi-select, and single-view stock.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Signet Group
December 1, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Early engagement and production of UX/UI prototypes for high-street brands; delivered XHTML/CSS prototypes and collaboration on JSP integration.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Various Media Agencies
July 1, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Designed and prototyped UX/UI wireframes, storyboards, prototypes and branding for multiple clients including Accenture, ASDA, Clarks, HP and more.
UX/UI Designer (Lead) at Dreams Care Homes
September 1, 2025 - Present
Leading the UX/UI team through all stages of design, including user research, storyboarding, wireframing, and prototyping. Managing the full design process for a new web portal to ensure a cohesive user experience aligned with business objectives. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
UX/UI Consultant (Lead) at Wyser - Ministry of Justice
June 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Led UX/UI design for an AI-driven proof of concept to improve the Ministry of Justice’s Child Arrangements Help Finder Service. Designed and tested user-centered solutions in line with GDS design principles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve access to relevant information.
Interaction Designer (Lead on HMRC CDS Exports) at HMRC
October 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Led prototyping efforts, including creating prototypes, within an agile environment. Facilitated communication between technical and non-technical users, fostered community collaboration, and applied evidence- and context-driven design principles.
UX/UI Designer/Developer (Lead) at Shell
July 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Led and managed the UX/UI design for Shell’s API public portal and API microservices project. Key responsibilities included overseeing the UX/UI design process, collaborating with stakeholders, and serving as the primary point of contact between Shell and external design agencies.
UX/UI Consultant (Lead) at Real Dreams Educational Consultancy
September 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Led and managed the UX/UI team through user research, storyboarding, wireframing, and prototyping. Oversaw the design of both a new website and an internal system for student registration.
UX/UI Designer/Developer (Lead) at The Commerce Partnership Limited - TCPL
April 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Designed UX/UI elements for the River Island project, working with TCPL’s development team. Updated and implemented designs for River Island CMS (Version 3), including River Island Blog V3.
UX/UI Designer/Developer (Lead) at The Football Association
January 1, 2020 - October 11, 2025
Led the UX/UI team for web applications across The Football Association, Club Wembley, and Wembley Stadium. Collaborated with design teams, stakeholders, and third parties to deliver cohesive solutions.
UX/UI Designer /Developer at Austin Reed
May 1, 2015 - October 11, 2025
Designed and created production-ready responsive wireframes and prototypes for Austin Reed, Viyella, and CC branding projects.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Salmon
February 1, 2015 - October 11, 2025
Designed user journeys and production-ready XHTML/CSS prototypes for JSP integration for DFS, Halfords, Hotter Shoes, and Morrisons.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Signet Group
December 1, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Designed and prototyped UX/UI prototypes for H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, including single-page checkout, rebranding, and features like Code & Content, multi-select, and single-view stock.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Signet Group
December 1, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Early stint focusing on UX/UI for jewelry brands (Aug 2010 - Dec 2010).
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Various Media Agencies
July 1, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Designed, prototyped, and collaborated on UX/UI wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, email campaigns, web page designs, and branding guidelines for various media agencies and their clients.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at Work Communications
July 31, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Produced UX/UI designs and prototypes for leading clients including Accenture, ASDA and Co-operative I-D Media; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
UX/ UI Designer /Developer at I-D Media
July 1, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Contributed to projects for major clients, producing prototypes and UI designs.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Computer Engineering at Kathmandu University
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
BE (Hons.) in Computer Engineering at Kathmandu University
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Qualifications

User Experience Design Course
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Responsive Web Design
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Web Development Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Adobe Illustrator CC Brand Design from Concept to Finish
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Data Visualization in Excel
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Learn JS and JQuery From Scratch
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Modern JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
User Experience Design Course
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Responsive Web Design
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Web Development Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Adobe Illustrator CC Brand Design from Concept to Finish
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Data Visualization in Excel
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Learn JS and JQuery From Scratch
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Modern JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other