Athira Gopal

Head of Design

Hyderabad, Telangana, India10 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

10+ years in visual communication and experience design.
Expert in user-centered design and design systems.
Passionate mentor and collaborator in design thinking.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a User Experience and Visual Design expert in the Automotive and E-commerce sectors.

Contact

athiragopal@yahoo.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

User Experience (ux)Experience DesignVisual CommunicationPresentation DesignProgram ManagementGraphic Design

Other Skills

AR/VR Experience DesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe XDAfter EffectsAgile MethodologiesArtificial Intelligence (AI)Branding & IdentityCampaign PlanningClient CommunicationCollaborationCommunication DesignConcept ArtConcept DesignContemporary Art

About

Creative and detail-oriented Visual Communication and Experience designer with 10+ years of experience in visual communication, experience design, and information design. Adept at leading end-to-end design Strategies, building design systems, and creating delightful, user-centered digital products across e-commerce and automotive domains. A design thinker passionate about craft, collaboration, and mentoring, with a Master of Design in Graphic Design from NID Ahmedabad. Known for blending user advocacy with business goals to deliver scalable, impactful design solutions. My design philosophy is Design should disappear into the experience—not building interfaces, but removing barriers. Every pixel serves a purpose, every interaction feels instinctive, and every solution works for everyone. True success is when the design becomes so seamless that it's forgotten in the moment of use.

Experience

Nissan digital india llp

2 roles

Lead Experience Designer-UX COE

Promoted

Sep 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos

As the overseer of the design process for our digital solutions, primary goal is to ensure that they are not only functional but also delightful to use. My work is a combination of big-picture thinking and hands-on design. I begin by delving deep into user research, such as conducting surveys and usability tests, user interviews to comprehend what motivates our users. From these insights, I create user personas and chart their paths through our products. Then, I get to unleash my creative side! I produce high-fidelity mockups and prototypes that are both intuitive and user-friendly, while also visually appealing. However, design does not occur in isolation. To ensure that my designs align with the product vision and can be built seamlessly, I collaborate closely with our UI designers, product managers, and engineers. Leading the UX team is another vital aspect of my role. I mentor junior designers, sharing my knowledge and experience to help them grow. I am also committed to user-centered design, ensuring that these principles are woven into everything we do. Ultimately, my aim is to create exceptional user experiences that keep people engaged and coming back for more. It's all about eliminating friction and making interactions smooth and enjoyable.

User Experience (UX)UX ResearchDesign ThinkingUser Experience Design (UED)PrototypingCollaboration+2

Lead Creative Designer

Dec 2018 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

Lead User experience design on innovative initiatives in Automobile Industry with the Innovation UX CoE, -AR, VR,XR Experience Design, Metaverse, Omniverse, Communication Design, Interactive Experience design

User Experience (UX)AR/VR Experience DesignCommunication DesignInteractive Experience DesignExperience Design

Envestnet, inc

Senior Creative Designer

Feb 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Thiruvananthapuram Area, India · On-site

Responsibilities include, among others, Meeting clients to discuss the objectives and requirements, Understanding the client?s needs and developing suitable concepts Estimating the amount of time needed to complete projects, Designing different types of illustrations and layouts as per brand guidelines Data Visualisations, Design research, Creating wireframes and prototypes, Produce excellent visual solutions. I worked as part of a group for a number of projects and feel comfortable as part of a team due to my interpersonal and communication skills.

Client CommunicationDesign ResearchWireframingPrototypingData VisualizationUser Experience (UX)+1

Zopper.com

Creative Designer

Oct 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

Setting Visual Language and Planning for Business to customer initiatives and campaigns.

Visual Language SettingCampaign PlanningVisual Communication

Urban ladder

Associate-Creative Designer

Jan 2015 – Sep 2015 · 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

E-commerce platform, Setting Visual Language Elements and Planning for B2B & B2C initiatives and campaigns.

Visual Language ElementsCampaign PlanningVisual Communication

Krab media & marketing

Publication Designer

Apr 2014 – Aug 2014 · 4 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Industrial Experience as Publication Designer
worked on a project - Nilgiri Mountain Railways

Print Publication DesignDigital PhotographyIllustrationGraphic DesignVisual Communication

Visual graphics computing services, mckinsey and company

Business Presentation Specialist

Mar 2011 – May 2011 · 2 mos · Trivandrum · On-site

Left the job for higher studies

Presentation DesignCopy Editing

Doordarshan kendra

Resource Person/ Assistant Producer

Nov 2010 – Feb 2011 · 3 mos · Trivandrum · On-site

Pre-production PlanningVideo Post-ProductionProgram Management

Phoenix marketing

Junior Graphic Designer

Mar 2010 – Aug 2010 · 5 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India · Hybrid

Assisted in conceptualizing creating visual concepts for logos, posters, and publications under senior designer guidance. Collaborated with team to develop design solutions that meet client needs and followed design standards.

TypographyLogo DesignPrint DesignGraphic Design