Profile

Returning Design Professional with prior experience in creative and technical roles, now re-entering the workforce after a long career break. I am a self-taught UX Researcher and Product Designer with a strong foundation in human-centred design, design thinking, qualitative research, usability testing, interaction design, and visual design. After intentionally stepping away from full-time employment, I recommitted to professional growth by completing the Google UX Design Professional Certificate (2024–2025) and independently delivering end-to-end, research-led UX case studies. I am now seeking a structured, learning-focused UX Design Intern opportunity to work on real customer problems, collaborate cross-functionally, and continue developing my craft within a mature design organisation. 

Core UX Design Skills

UX Research & Design 

User interviews & usability testing | Surveys & questionnaire design | Heuristic evaluation | Insight synthesis & storytelling | Personas & journey mapping | Wireframing & prototyping | Iterative design 

Design Tools 

Figma | Webflow | Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) | 3DS Max 

Visual & Interaction Design 

Typography & colour theory | Layout & visual hierarchy | Interaction patterns | Accessibility awareness | Visual storytelling 

Transferable & Professional Skills 

Empathy & active listening | Analytical & structured problem solving | Ability to contextualise work and build clear narratives | Open attitude to feedback & learning | Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams | Time management & adaptability | Attention to detail 

Professional Experience

Learning & Professional Re-Entry (UX Design & Research)   2024 – 2025 

• Completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificate, covering the full UX lifecycle: problem definition, user research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and iteration. 

• Delivered portfolio-ready UX case studies, each addressing a real user problem through research-driven design. 

• Planned and conducted user interviews and designed surveys across projects.

• Ran multiple usability testing rounds to validate assumptions and refine solutions. 

• Synthesised qualitative and quantitative research into clear insights, opportunity statements, and prioritised design decisions. 

• Created personas, journey maps, user flows, and low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma. 

• Presented design rationale, trade-offs, and research findings clearly, strengthening stakeholder communication and storytelling skills. 

Creative Practice During Career Break   2010 – 2024 

• Undertook commissioned interior decorative art projects and small-scale graphic design work. 

• Maintained hands-on creative practice, client communication, and self-directed project management. 

• Developed resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership over end-to-end work. 

Senior 3D / Graphic Artist  | UOK Games, USA |  2009 – 2010

• Designed and optimised 3D assets for an online multiplayer game, balancing visual quality with technical constraints. 

• Collaborated with developers and designers to meet performance and user experience requirements. 

Senior 3D Artist  | Lakshya Digital, India |  2006 – 2008

• Produced 3D characters and assets for AAA game titles in cross-functional production teams. 

• Mentored junior artists, improving delivery timelines and asset quality.

3D / Graphic Artist  | Moving Picture Company, India |  2004 – 2006

• Developed 3D characters, environments, and textures for an animated series and a music video. 

• Ensured visual consistency and adherence to creative standards across projects.

Education

Google UX Design Professional Certificate | 2024–2025

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration – Symbiosis International University, India | 2004–2006

Bachelor of Information Systems – Indraprastha University, India | 2000–2004

Selected UX Projects (Portfolio Highlights)

Uniformly Yours – UX Case Study 

School Uniform Management Platform

• Designed a mobile-first platform to digitise the buying, donating, and tracking of pre-loved school uniforms. 

• Addressed fragmented purchasing processes, limited access to sales, poor inventory visibility, and stigma around used clothing. 

• Applied user research, journey mapping, and iterative prototyping to create a more inclusive and sustainable experience. 

 ChemWise – UX Case Study 

Ingredient Transparency App

• Designed a mobile app enabling users to scan products and receive clear, trustworthy information about chemical ingredients. 

• Tackled decision fatigue, unreliable information sources, accessibility gaps, and unmet needs for users with specific health concerns. 

• Focused on simplifying complex information through thoughtful interaction and visual design.