Ekta Gadekar

Product Designer

Germany10 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led design initiatives for global clients.
Built scalable design systems to enhance collaboration.
Mentored junior designers to improve team practices.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer specializing in B2B SaaS and user-centered design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyDesign SystemsUser Experience DesignProduct Design

Other Skills

A/B TestingAdobe XDAestheticsAgile MethodologiesAnalyticsAttention to DetailB2B SaaSB2B SoftwareBrandingCard SortingCollaborationColor TheoryCommunicationCreative IdeationCreative Problem Solving

About

I'm a product designer with 4 years of experience turning complex challenges into user-friendly digital experiences. I’ve worked across B2B SaaS, enterprise tools, and responsive web platforms—partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver thoughtful, scalable solutions. My approach blends strategy with execution. I enjoy collaborating with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define product direction, influence roadmaps, and align design with both user needs and business objectives. I believe in asking the right questions, testing early, and designing with empathy and clarity. I’ve led design initiatives for global clients such as Veritas, Hitachi Vantara, Tata Communications, and Bridgestone India—building design systems, running usability tests, and continuously improving UX outcomes. I also mentor junior designers and contribute to better team practices through feedback, documentation, and design ops. Currently based in Bonn, Germany, I’m expanding my German language skills (A2 level) and enjoy working in multicultural, collaborative environments. Specialties: Product Strategy · Design Systems · B2B SaaS · Product Thinking · Prototyping · Accessibility · Cross-functional Collaboration · Inclusive Design

Experience

10 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

1 yr 5 mos

Current Experience

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Product Designer

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Germany

After earning my Master’s in Digital Design (2024), I dedicated this phase of my career to advancing my expertise, enriching my portfolio, and aligning my skills with emerging industry needs.
Highlights:
Completed AI for Designers – Interaction Design Foundation (2025)
Currently pursuing Accessibility: How to Design for All – IxDF
Expanded portfolio with human-centered, data-driven UX solutions through independent research, design experiments, and prototyping.
Actively engaged with the global design community via ADPList mentoring, 1:1 peer reviews, and hands-on practice to stay ahead of UX best practices and trends.
This intentional, self-driven growth phase has helped me explore the intersection of UX, AI, and accessibility — enabling me to craft innovative, inclusive, and future-ready design solutions.

Calsoft

Senior Product Designer

Mar 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Collaborated with product managers and tech leads to shape product roadmaps for B2B SaaS tools—improving usability.
Led product strategy and design execution for web apps used by enterprise clients such as Veritas, Hitachi Vantara, and Simnovus.
Facilitated workshops, usability tests, and A/B experiments to inform design decisions and reduce onboarding time.
Built and scaled a Figma-based design system, accelerating developer handoffs and ensuring cross-product consistency.
Mentored junior designers and introduced process improvements that strengthened team delivery and design cohesion.

B2B SaaSProduct StrategyDesign ExecutionUsability TestingDesign SystemsCollaboration+2

Fifth estate agency

Product Designer

Nov 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Delivered end-to-end product design for responsive websites and intranet portals for clients including Bridgestone India, Signzy, Klaus, and Bitwise—enhancing usability and ensuring cohesive brand presence across digital,
Improved user engagement and conversion rates by aligning design solutions with analytics, behavior patterns, and client goals.
Developed scalable branding and UI kits to maintain consistency across web, mobile, and campaign assets.
Collaborated with marketing and engineering to meet tight timelines—achieving 95–98% on-time delivery.

Responsive Web DesignUser EngagementBrandingUI KitsCollaborationAnalytics+2

Amdocs

Software Test Analyst

Jul 2014 – Nov 2019 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Conducted end-to-end QA for telecom platforms, contributing to 99% defect-free releases and refining team QA practices.
Collaborated globally with cross-functional teams, building strong systems thinking and stakeholder alignment skills that now inform my design work.

QACollaborationSystems Thinking