Vinish Varghese

Head of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of design leadership experience.
Expert in user-centric design across multiple industries.
Proven track record of enhancing user engagement and brand consistency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech design leader with extensive experience in user experience and product design.

Contact

vinish.varghese@cleartax.in LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

User Experience Design (ued)Product DesignDesign ThinkingBranding & Identity

Other Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopBrochuresCinematographyCorporate BrandingCorporate IdentityCreative DirectionCreative SolutionsCreativityDesign LeadershipDesign ManagementDesign Team CoordinationDigital MarketingDigital Media

About

As the Head of Design at ClearTax, I drive the design strategy for B2C product design and marketing design, creating world-class experiences that delight users and fuel business growth. With over 15 years of experience, I have collaborated with Fortune 500 companies and unicorn startups, delivering innovative, user-centric solutions that solve real problems. My expertise spans interaction, visual, motion, and typography design, ensuring that every touchpoint is both aesthetically compelling and functionally seamless. Passionate about simplifying complexity through design, I leverage a deep understanding of user behavior to craft intuitive and engaging experiences. My work spans diverse industries, including Fintech, Tax Tech, Crypto, Neo-Banking, E-Commerce, Fashion, Advertising, and Service-Based Companies. By blending creativity with strategic thinking, I aim to enhance usability, elevate brand experiences, and drive meaningful business impact through design

Experience

Clear

Head of design - Cleartax

Mar 2021 – Present · 5 yrs · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

On a mission to build World class products for Cleartax.

User Experience TestingUser Experience Design (UED)Product DesignInformation ArchitectureCorporate BrandingDesign Thinking+6

Paytm money

Head of Design

Apr 2020 – Mar 2021 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Built and scaled a 15+ member design team, establishing a unified visual language that enhanced user delight and brand consistency.
Launched India's first equities app tailored for millennial investors, improving accessibility and engagement among younger demographics.
Translated complex financial products into intuitive and engaging user experiences, simplifying concepts like ETFs, Bonds, and IPOs through clear, interactive design.
Drove the UX vision for Paytm Stock, resulting in a 50% increase in ETF investors and 11% growth in intraday traders.
Conceptualized a modular homepage framework adaptable for both current and upcoming products, optimized for mobile and web platforms.
Successfully designed and launched multiple high-impact products, including:
Digital Gold (established category leadership)
Wealth Academy with gamification
Mini App, Stock Widget (App Store-featured), PWA, Community, and more
Key Strengths:
Design Leadership | UX Strategy | Scalable Systems | Financial Product Design | Mobile & Web Design | Cross-functional Collaboration | Gamification | Growth-focused Design Thinking

User Experience TestingUser Experience Design (UED)Product DesignInformation ArchitectureCorporate BrandingDesign Thinking+12

Freecharge

4 roles

Head of Design

Promoted

Apr 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

I spearheaded all design functions of FreeCharge, overseeing product and marketing initiatives across mobile, web, and print platforms. With a team of 15+ talented designers under my guidance, I played a pivotal role in designing and rebuilding mobile and web experiences. During my tenure, I successfully launched several major financial service products and use cases, including Recharge platforms, UPI payment experience, Mutual funds, Deals, Gold, lending products, Axis Co-branded Credit Cards, Axis FD, Pay later, bus booking, Rent pay, P2P money transfer, Fast Tag recharge, Water bill, Municipal Tax pay, and Gift cards.
I have also worked on multiple marketing initiatives and campaigns for FreeCharge, leveraging design to drive brand awareness and user engagement. In addition, I defined a design system for the product and built a design language for the brand, ensuring consistency and coherence across all touchpoints. During the acquisition phase, I collaborated with Snapdeal on several projects aimed at enhancing user growth. As a design manager, I oversaw the design reboot for Android platforms, which was widely praised for its exceptional user experience. Additionally, I worked on the Snap-Lite project, which boosted user experience levels by 85% on slow data connections. Furthermore, I played a key role in the successful rebranding exercise of Snapdeal, known as Unbox Zindagi.

User Experience TestingUser Experience Design (UED)Product DesignInformation ArchitectureCorporate BrandingDesign Thinking+5