I’m Kanav Arora, a Senior UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 5+ years of end-to-end product experience spanning interface architecture, design systems, and production-grade frontend engineering. I excel at turning Figma prototypes into polished, accessible applications, reducing design-to-development friction and delivering scalable UI components. I’m currently seeking contract roles in UI/UX design, frontend development, software architecture, and technical project management. I specialize in modular design, A/B testing, accessibility, and cross-device performance, and I enjoy collaborating closely with product and backend teams to ship on schedule.

Kanav Arora

I’m Kanav Arora, a Senior UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 5+ years of end-to-end product experience spanning interface architecture, design systems, and production-grade frontend engineering. I excel at turning Figma prototypes into polished, accessible applications, reducing design-to-development friction and delivering scalable UI components. I’m currently seeking contract roles in UI/UX design, frontend development, software architecture, and technical project management. I specialize in modular design, A/B testing, accessibility, and cross-device performance, and I enjoy collaborating closely with product and backend teams to ship on schedule.

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I’m Kanav Arora, a Senior UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 5+ years of end-to-end product experience spanning interface architecture, design systems, and production-grade frontend engineering. I excel at turning Figma prototypes into polished, accessible applications, reducing design-to-development friction and delivering scalable UI components. I’m currently seeking contract roles in UI/UX design, frontend development, software architecture, and technical project management. I specialize in modular design, A/B testing, accessibility, and cross-device performance, and I enjoy collaborating closely with product and backend teams to ship on schedule.

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Work Experience

UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer at X-CD Technologies Inc.
May 1, 2022 - Present
Architected and implemented frontend features using React, Next.js, and React Native from Figma prototypes to production, eliminating design-to-dev handoff friction. Streamlined the frontend codebase with modular design principles, reducing page load times by 20% and improving operational efficiency by 25%. Designed and executed A/B testing frameworks increasing user engagement by 15%. Led accessibility overhaul across core UI components, achieving WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and improving usability for diverse user bases. Optimized UI responsiveness across breakpoints, improving cross-platform performance scores and reducing QA cycles. Collaborated with backend engineers and product managers to define technical requirements, scope sprint work, and deliver features on schedule. Enhanced codebase scalability through reusable component libraries and design tokens aligned to the product design system.
UI/UX Designer at X-CD Technologies Inc.
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Led end-to-end UI/UX design initiatives across multiple product streams, achieving a 20% improvement in user retention through redesigned core user flows. Conducted in-depth user behavior analysis (session recordings, heuristic evaluation) to identify friction points and drive evidence-based design decisions. Reduced design cycle time by 15% by introducing structured design review checkpoints and shared component libraries in Figma. Pioneered adaptive design patterns to improve accessibility and broaden engagement across user demographics. Collaborated with developers using Figma and InVision to produce pixel-accurate specifications and interactive prototypes.
User Interface Design Intern at Netleaf Software
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Designed high-fidelity, interaction-rich interfaces using Figma, Zeplin, Balsamiq, and Marvel, contributing to a 30% improvement in user retention. Identified and resolved critical usability issues through structured analysis, significantly improving task completion rates. Delivered responsive, accessibility-focused visuals across web and mobile breakpoints.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Web Developer at Freelance
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Designed and built client websites using WordPress and Webflow, integrating brand systems, content management, and performance optimization. Produced corporate brand identities including logos, letterheads, and digital/print collateral for SMB clients across multiple industries.
Graphic Designer at CupShup
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Directed brand identity, advertising campaigns, and print/digital collateral from conceptualization through final production. Worked directly with clients to present mockups, iterate on feedback, and deliver production-ready assets on time.
Graphic Designer at ThinkPedia
January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Developed marketing and promotional material including banners, advertisements, and signage, driving engagement and measurable growth in customer reach.
Graphic Designer at LeagueX
December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Produced email campaigns, catalogs, posters, and promotional assets for diverse campaigns.
Graphic Designer Intern at Netleaf Software
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Designed technical illustrations, brochures, banners, and digital marketing materials; developed proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for large-format print and digital production.

Education

Bachelor of Design (BDes) — Digital Futures at OCAD University
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services