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Kishore Khaware

Head of Design

Gurugram, Haryana, India20 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 18 years of experience in UX design leadership.
  • Achieved 100% customer retention through innovative design.
  • Led successful redesigns that improved user engagement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile UX design leader with expertise in SaaS and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

User ExperienceDesign LeadershipResponsive DesignUser AnalyticsDesign StrategiesProduct DesignUi/ux DesignTeam ManagementRebrandingVisual DesignInteraction DesignInterface DesignProject ManagementWeb DesignEmail Marketing

Other Skills

Adobe FireworksAdvanced CSSBanner DesigningCSSCSS3Customer EngagementDesign ThinkingDesigning Marketing CollateralDigital ProductsE-commerceEmail Newsletter DesignFront-endHTML 5HTML scriptingHTML5

About

Innovative, hands-on and strategic UX design leader with over 18 years of experience leading user-centered design teams to create intuitive, engaging digital experiences. Proven expertise in designing customer-centric experiences, UX strategy, research, prototyping, and team development. Passionate about transforming complex problems into innovative solutions that drive business growth and enhance user satisfaction. My expertise spans across a wide array of domains, from Consumer-centric (B2C) products to Enterprise (B2B) solutions, showcasing versatility as a designer and leader. With an impressive journey navigated both small-scale projects, ushering them from inception to fruition, and larger-scale endeavours, contributing both with insights and skills to diverse sectors such as e-commerce, Telecommunication, Payments, Chat & Chatbots, Security Operations, Employee Performance and many more with an ability to deliver user-centered design solutions that meet the needs of both consumers and businesses alike.

Experience

Mesh

Design Leader

Mar 2022Present · 4 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • At Mesh, I played a pivotal role in building the design team and enhancing user experience. I led the redesign of the Mesh.ai app, which resulted in 100% customer retention and significantly reduced customer support tickets. By implementing a responsive design framework, I improved accessibility and reduced load times, ultimately driving customer satisfaction.
User ExperienceDesign LeadershipResponsive DesignUser-Centered Design

Times internet

Chief Design Manager

May 2021Mar 2022 · 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • At Times Internet, I served as a Chief Design Manager, where I focused on elevating user experience for the Times Card Payments app and other applications. By leveraging user analytics, I significantly boosted customer satisfaction and engagement. My efforts led to a remarkable 30% increase in user retention and a 60% growth in new users with the app's latest release.
User ExperienceUser AnalyticsCustomer Engagement

Servicenow

Staff UX Designer

Oct 2019May 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • At ServiceNow, I played a pivotal role in enhancing user experience through comprehensive design strategies. I delivered impactful design solutions that improved task completion speed by 18% and influenced the adoption of a multi-million-dollar product. Additionally, I streamlined compliance processes and successfully onboarded new design talent, fostering a productive team environment.
Design StrategiesUser ExperienceTask Completion

Freshworks inc. (formerly freshdesk)

Lead Product Designer

Feb 2018Oct 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Chennai Area

  • At Freshworks Inc., I played a pivotal role in enhancing user experience through innovative product design. By designing the Admin bot builder and optimizing workflows for Freshdesk and Freshcaller, I significantly improved support agent efficiency and reduced ticket resolution time. Additionally, I successfully organized a major design event that strengthened community ties and elevated our brand's presence in the industry.
Product DesignWorkflow OptimizationUser Experience

Airtel

Lead UI/UX Designer (Sr. Manager Marketing Team)

Apr 2015Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • In my role at Airtel, I spearheaded the UI/UX design for various digital products, including the Airtel website and Airtel Dialer. I managed a dedicated team of designers, focusing on hiring and mentoring to foster talent. My efforts contributed to enhancing user experiences across platforms like Airtel Entertainment and the Unified Payment Interface, ensuring a seamless interaction for users.
UI/UX DesignTeam ManagementDigital Products

Snapdeal

Sr. User Experience Designer

Nov 2014Apr 2015 · 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • At Snapdeal, I played a pivotal role in transforming the user experience through innovative design and strategic initiatives. My responsibilities included leading the rebranding project, developing mobile applications, and enhancing seller platforms. I also focused on mentoring new hires, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
User ExperienceRebrandingMobile Applications

Directi

Visual Designer (Talk.to, Flock, Poof & Tring) & Interaction Designer (Tring) at Directi

Oct 2011Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • In my role at Directi, I contributed to the design of innovative applications such as Talk.to, Flock, Poof, and Tring. My responsibilities included creating visually appealing interfaces and improving user interactions across various platforms. I worked closely with teams to ensure a cohesive design strategy that enhanced user experience and engagement.
Visual DesignInteraction DesignUser Engagement

Virtuos solutions private ltd.

Web Lead

Apr 2011Oct 2011 · 6 mos

  • In my role at Virtuos Solutions Private Ltd., I was integral to the social media web marketing team, focusing on interface design and project management. I led a talented group of creative and HTML experts, ensuring high-quality designs and timely project delivery. My responsibilities included risk identification and maintaining brand integrity, which contributed to a cohesive user experience.
Interface DesignProject ManagementSocial Media Marketing

Self employed

Freelance

Feb 2010Apr 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · Delhi

  • 1. Design and development of the creative pieces, Web portals and emarketing pieces for client
  • satisfaction.
  • 2. Website Design & Development projects.
  • 3. E-mailers to generate buzz and promote events.
  • 4. E-Newsletters to build lasting relationships.
  • 5. Aggressive search engine marketing and website optimization to drive qualified traffic.
  • 6. Customized marketing database creation for targeted sales.
  • 7. PPC campaigns and website development from scratch for strong online presence.
  • 8. Jazzing up clients website and external marketing communications with creative graphics.
  • 9. Flash Presentations and Demos.
  • 10. Creative PPTs creation.
Web DesignEmail MarketingSearch Engine Marketing

Tangence

3 roles

Account Manager, Design & Lead Generation

Mar 2009Feb 2010 · 11 mos

Assistant Project Manager, Design

Feb 2007Mar 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Graphic Designer

May 2005Feb 2007 · 1 yr 9 mos

Education

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

Summer School (Kochi) — Interaction Design

Jan 2018Jan 2018

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

Summer School — Interaction Design

Jan 2017Jan 2017

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

India HCI Event — Design Thinking in Business Scenario

Jan 2016Jan 2016

Human Factors International

Certified User Experience Analyst

Jan 2015Jan 2015

Human Factors International

Certified Usability Analyst

Jan 2013Jan 2013

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Industrial Design Centre

Jan 2012Jan 2012

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

PG Diploma

Jan 2008Jan 2009

Management System Institute

Six Sigma

Jan 2008Jan 2008

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics

Diploma in VFX

Jan 2005Jan 2007

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor in Information Technology — Computers

Jan 2002Jan 2006

Edexcel Foundation, UK

Higher National Diploma — Multimedia & Computing

Jan 2003Jan 2004

Deoghar College

Intermediate

Jan 2001Jan 2002

St Francis School, Jasidih

10th

Jan 1988Jan 2000

General Assembly

Design — UX Design

Sep 2024Dec 2024

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