Chandan R Sindhe

Design Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates13 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

6+ years of user-centered product design experience.
Expert in developing 0-1 products with strong UX methodologies.
Proven leadership in building and nurturing design teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer with expertise in UX for SaaS applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience (ux)Design LeadershipProduct DesignFunctional DesignDesign Systems

Other Skills

3D ModelingAdobe After EffectsAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe XDAgile MethodologiesAnimationBootstrapBrain StormingBranding & IdentityCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Cinema 4DColor TheoryCommunicationCreative Problem Solving

About

I am a passionate Product Designer practicing user advocacy, with 6+ years of experience and a strong focus on creating user-centered mobile and web experiences. My expertise lies in developing 0-1 products, leveraging a wide range of UX methodologies including User Research, Heuristic Evaluation, Ideation, Wireframing, Usability Studies, Information Architecture, and Prototyping. I take pride in crafting seamless user experiences that align with both business goals and user needs. In addition to my product design skills, I have a deep interest in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, and 3D Modeling. I’ve had the opportunity to work on several freelance projects, creating User Interface and User Experience design, along with creating logos, posters, and iconography. Driven by a desire to solve complex problems through thoughtful design, I continually strive to grow as a designer by learning new tools and techniques, while staying updated with the latest design trends.

Experience

Yellow.ai

4 roles

Associate Director, Product Design

Promoted

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

Senior Manager - Product Design

Jan 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

As a Senior Manager - Product Design, my role involved a broad spectrum of responsibilities:
1. Hired and nurtured a team of 10 designers, guiding them through the design process across a diverse range of products and chat widgets at Yellow.ai.
2. Established and fostered a UX culture within the product, R&D, and broader company, promoting user-centered design principles.
3. Elevated the UX maturity level of the organization from non-existent to user-driven, significantly enhancing the focus on user needs and feedback.
4. Led ongoing experimentation with the studio product, analyzing user behavior to refine solutions and improve the end-to-end user experience.
5. Guided the design team through user research and usability testing processes, helping to clarify user needs and overcome design challenges.
6. Empowered designers with autonomy, encouraging them to learn from failures and providing strategic guidance to navigate complex design problems effectively.
My leadership was instrumental in developing a robust UX culture, improving design practices, and driving user-centric innovation within the company.

UX ManagementPrototypingUser ResearchDesign LeadershipUser-centered DesignUser Experience (UX)+1

Senior Product Designer

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr

As a Senior UX Designer, my role encompassed a wide range of responsibilities to enhance both product and marketing efforts:
1. Oversaw overall design for both product and marketing, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality user experience.
2. Focused on improving the studio product, implementing design strategies to enhance functionality and user satisfaction.
3. Led the hiring process to build and expand the design team, providing guidance on product design and understanding user personas.
4. Revamped the product navigation system, employing various techniques to develop a more intuitive and efficient navigation design.
5. Conducted extensive research on chat widgets, designing a fresh UI and UX based on research insights to improve the end-user experience.
6. UX Writing Guidelines: Developed and implemented UX writing rules, ensuring consistency in tone and voice throughout the product.
7. Introduced motion design principles into UX for both the product and chat widget, adding dynamic elements to improve engagement and usability.
8. Rebranded Yellow.ai, collaborating with the marketing team to refresh the brand’s look and deliver all related marketing materials, aligning the brand’s visual identity with its new direction.
My contributions were key in driving product improvements, building a strong design team, and delivering a unified brand experience.

Functional DesignProduct DesignPrototypingDesign LeadershipWireframing

Product / Founding Designer

Apr 2020 – Jan 2021 · 9 mos

As the founding UX Designer, I was pivotal in shaping the product’s user experience from the ground up. My role involved thoroughly understanding the product and identifying key problem areas through in-depth stakeholder and user interviews. After conducting a comprehensive UX audit, I developed a design system from scratch to ensure a unified design language across all products. This design system streamlined the design-to-production workflow, reducing redundancy and creating a shared language that bridged code and customer experience.
I collaborated closely with product managers to delve into customer requirements and pain points, engaging in brainstorming sessions to craft effective solutions tailored to their needs. Additionally, I worked with the Product Marketing Management (PMM) team to design marketing materials that effectively communicated the product's value, enhancing the organization’s outreach and impact.
My role was instrumental in establishing a cohesive design system framework and supporting the product’s development and marketing efforts.

User Interface DesignDesign SystemsUser ResearchUser Experience (UX)

Adplist.org

Design Mentor

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Singapore

I'm mentoring designers in adplist. Helping to create next future million designers. :)

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UX / UI Designer

Jan 2019 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a UX Designer, I took charge of designing both mobile and web apps, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience across platforms. My responsibilities included prioritizing UX within projects, collaborating closely with customers and users to validate designs, and maintaining pixel-perfect quality to uphold consistency. I worked hand-in-hand with developers to guarantee that the final product precisely matched the design specifications, addressing any discrepancies to ensure a flawless user interface.
In addition to my design responsibilities, I played a critical role in customer relations, handling interactions at various levels and utilizing my design portfolio to convert prospects into leads. My ability to present compelling design solutions was instrumental in closing deals and driving business growth.
As the team expanded, I started focusing on building a talented team of designers. I was involved in hiring skilled professionals and providing guidance throughout their design journey, fostering their growth and ensuring they aligned with the company's standards of quality and innovation. This combination of hands-on design work and team leadership enabled me to contribute significantly to both project success and organizational development.