Sampada Bambarkar

Design Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in human-centered design solutions.
Proven track record in scaling design systems.
Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Design expert in Logistics and Automotive industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DesignProduct StrategyUser-centered DesignBranding & IdentityGraphic DesignCmf Design

Other Skills

Brand developmentColour and trim designCross-functional collaborationData VisualizationDesign LeadershipDesign ManagementDesign Team CoordinationDesign ThinkingDesign language developmentDesign process implementationDesign strategyDesign system developmentHuman-centered designInformation ArchitectureMaterial collaboration

About

I am a designer on a mission to transform how we experience our world. I'm all about the sweet spot where tech, humanity, and ethics meet. My 3 Core Design Principles are - Designs devoid of biases, embracing ambiguity, and Fostering radical collaboration. Over the years, I've had a blast crafting digital platforms and fine-tuning processes, diving into everything from Automotive CMF, and digital experiences to the present growth spurt of Quick commerce. I thrive in the whirlwind of complexity, solving abstract problems with a focus on making life easier for people. Leading by example, I'm all about creating an atmosphere of 'organised chaos' where ideas flow freely, and everyone's voice is heard. Since I started exploring design leadership roles, my goal has been to foster a culture of empowerment and enable designers to excel across various domains. With a knack for scaling systems and nurturing talent, It is my constant effort to foster the practice of strategic planning, and ideas cultivated from user research to result in delivering impactful products. When I am not knee-deep in pixels, you'll find me feeding my curiosity and staying sharp in a constantly evolving landscape. Let's connect and craft something awesome together!

Experience

Microsoft

Senior Design Manager

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Blinkit

3 roles

Product Design Manager

Jan 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

Conceptualised and designed human-centred solutions & systems for supply chain verticals, achieving seamless scaling by 4X
Led projects to revamp logistics and dark store solutions, resulting in a increase in user retention
Developed communication collateral universe for engagement and user delight, facilitating manpower scale-up by 40%
Led a team of 5, setting goals, providing guidance, and implementing productive feedback mechanisms for timely deliverables and product impact analytics
Collaborated with design leads and cross-functional partners to craft product roadmap strategies for supply chain and warehousing management
Partnered with product managers and engineers on strategy, planning, and feature launches by leveraging quantitative data insights
Conducted in-depth user research and feedback analysis to translate complex business requirements into practical design solutions

Human-centered designUser retention strategiesTeam leadershipCross-functional collaborationUser researchProduct Design+1

Senior User Experience Designer

Promoted

Aug 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Established an intuitively crafted design strategy across product portfolio, teams, and stakeholders
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for logistics, inventory, and vendor management product systems
Contributed to developing a design system for supply chain apps, facilitating quick adoption and eliminating extensive training needs.

Design strategyCross-functional collaborationDesign system developmentUser-centered DesignProduct Design

User Experience Designer

Mar 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

Led redesign of product solutions for delivery executives to enable organization's transition to 10-minute delivery concept
Conducted extensive user research and rapid prototyping of Design for the
end-user
Focused on designing interfaces based on logistics professionals' insights.
Implemented defined design process through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to enhance user experience and workflow efficiency.

User researchRapid prototypingDesign process implementationUser-centered DesignProduct Design

Self-employed

Freelance Graphic Designer

Sep 2018 – Mar 2019 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Developed design language and collateral for Mumbai-based cultural NGO Yugantar Pratishthan.
As a freelancer with SkillXn, collaborated with clients to build the organization's brand and develop various publicity collaterals including banners, social media posts, and brochures.

Design language developmentBrand developmentPublicity collateral designBranding & IdentityGraphic Design

Tvs motor company

Design Consultant

Oct 2016 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hosur Area, India

Collaborated on colour and trim design process for two-wheeler portfolio, encompassing trend research, competitor benchmarking, and analysis to develop CMF strategy
Carbon fibre resembling flat texture design & Colour palette development for range of off road scooter concepts
Camouflage patterns and design decals for on-road vehicle testing to obscure
vehicle surfaces.
Collaborated with concept designers, digital sculptors, and material suppliers to finalise colour, materials, and finishes for production vehicles in Indian and international markets

Colour and trim designTrend researchMaterial collaborationCMF designProduct Design