Hi! I'm Orenstein, a problem-solving designer with over 12 years of experience creating user-friendly and effective designs for customer-facing products and complex B2B platforms. I thrive on turning challenging problems into simple and elegant user experiences by collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders. I’m passionate about the entire design process — from user research and prototyping to building scalable design systems and mentoring junior designers. I enjoy leveraging data to inform design decisions and using AI-assisted tools for rapid prototyping. Whether it’s leading high-growth product design or shaping brand experiences, I always aim to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions.

Orenstein D'souza

Hi! I'm Orenstein, a problem-solving designer with over 12 years of experience creating user-friendly and effective designs for customer-facing products and complex B2B platforms. I thrive on turning challenging problems into simple and elegant user experiences by collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders. I’m passionate about the entire design process — from user research and prototyping to building scalable design systems and mentoring junior designers. I enjoy leveraging data to inform design decisions and using AI-assisted tools for rapid prototyping. Whether it’s leading high-growth product design or shaping brand experiences, I always aim to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions.

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Hi! I’m Orenstein, a problem-solving designer with over 12 years of experience creating user-friendly and effective designs for customer-facing products and complex B2B platforms. I thrive on turning challenging problems into simple and elegant user experiences by collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders.

I’m passionate about the entire design process — from user research and prototyping to building scalable design systems and mentoring junior designers. I enjoy leveraging data to inform design decisions and using AI-assisted tools for rapid prototyping. Whether it’s leading high-growth product design or shaping brand experiences, I always aim to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Product Designer | UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Placement International
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Established and drove the UX culture within the company, managing C-level stakeholder expectations and collaborating closely with Product Managers and Developers. Led end-to-end design for a suite of B2B products aimed at improving conversion funnel from 9.8% to 11%. Designed products from 0-to-1 including a company-wide CRM system, a B2B job portal ('Get Placed') with brand identity, a B2B2C candidate portal, internal housing platform ('RoomEase'), and a financial assistance tool ('EduFund'). Mentored junior designers to support their professional growth.
Senior UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Swym Technologies
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Designed responsive interfaces for a B2B SaaS dashboard within the e-commerce space.
UX/UI Designer (Contract Part-time during my masters degree) at Digital Samba
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Conducted usability testing and gathered user feedback to support continuous product refinement for a real-time communication platform.
Senior UX/UI Designer | Assistant Manager Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (Product Team) at Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Led UX/UI design for the ad-driven Video on Demand platform 'Voot', scaling to 100 million monthly active users and over 50 million downloads. Collaborated with international teams, Product Managers, stakeholders, and developers to launch the initial platform and subsequent major versions across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Web, and PWA. Led design for 'Voot Kids' app and 'Voot Select' subscription platform. Developed dedicated design system for 'Voot TV' HTML5 app on various smart TV platforms. Worked on cross-team high-conversion landing pages, data-informed UX improvements, and mentoring junior designers.
UX/UI Designer | Graphic Designer Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (Central Digital Team) at Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Led brand revamp for 'SonicGang' and designed websites for international media brands such as Nickelodeon, VH1, and Comedy Central. Created logos and visual identities for microsites and online marketing campaigns.
Product Designer | UX/UI Designer (Consultant) at Placement International
May 31, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Established and promoted a strong UX culture within the hospitality industry, managing expectations of C-level stakeholders and collaborating with product managers and developers. Led the end-to-end design of a suite of B2B products aimed at improving customer conversion funnels, such as a company-wide CRM, B2B2C candidate portal, job portal, housing platform, and financial tool. Created the 'Cohere Design System' to unify design language and reduce costs. Mentored junior designers across Spain, India, and Indonesia.
Senior UX/UI Designer (Consultant) at Swym Technologies
May 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Designed the initial user experience for 'Swym Engage', a B2B SaaS application tailored for Shopify Merchants to boost customer conversions. Delivered responsive user interfaces for mobile and desktop platforms using Figma and Shopify's Polaris Design System.
Senior UX/UI Designer | Product Team at Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. (Voot & Voot Kids)
March 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Played a pivotal role during Voot's growth from 0 to 100 million monthly active users, leading all aspects of UX/UI design across iOS, Android, Web, and PWA platforms. Led the strategic pivot from AVOD to freemium by architecting the UX for subscription services including Voot Select and Voot Kids apps. Designed and launched the Voot TV HTML5 app for Virgin Media and expanded to LG, Samsung, and Amazon Fire TV. Championed data-driven design improvements that increased user onboarding conversions by 56%. Mentored junior designers and collaborated with Marketing and Sales teams to deliver high-impact landing pages and international product adaptations.
UX/UI Designer | Graphic Designer at Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (Central Digital Team)
May 31, 2016 - July 17, 2025
Designed and launched websites, microsites, and online campaigns for major broadcast brands including Nickelodeon, SonicGang, Vh1, and Comedy Central India. Developed logos and visual identities for numerous microsites and online marketing campaigns. Created the ‘Nickelodeon Kids Choice 2016’ India voting portal.

Education

Master's at Barcelona Technology School / University of Barcelona
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Master's at Barcelona Technology School / University of Barcelona
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

User Research Methods and Best Practices - Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Designing with the WCAG 2.2 Guidelines - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Vibe Coding Fundamentals: Tools and Best Practices - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Prompt Engineering with Gemini
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality