Akshay Borhade

Design Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India13 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led UX design for platforms used by millions.
  • Expert in user-centered design and design thinking.
  • Strong mentoring skills with a focus on team development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a UX Design Leader in the Consumer Experience and InsurTech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ux StrategyUser Experience (ux)Interaction DesignProduct Design

Other Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteAi uxArt DirectionArtificial Intelligence (AI)B2C MarketingCSSConversational AICreative IdeationDesign PrinciplesDesign ThinkingDigital MarketingDigital StrategyElevator PitchExperience DesignHTML

About

Experienced and skilled Product Desiger with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer experience industry. Skilled in design thinking, double diamond, user research, wireframes, UI design, prototyping, usability testing and much more Strong arts and design professional with a B.A. - Bachelor of Arts focused in Psychology

Experience

Ola

Associate Director UX Design

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 4 mos · India · On-site

  • Working across Ola Consumer and Krutrim AI — across UX, Product, and Engineering teams, aligning design efforts with business goals through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Currently leading the UX Design Team, overseeing project timelines, setting design standards, and ensuring high-quality, user-centric deliverables. Driving the establishment and optimization of scalable design workflows for faster and more efficient project execution.
  • Previously contributed as a Principal UX Designer, taking hands-on ownership of key initiatives while mentoring team members, refining design processes, and championing design excellence across the organization. Led cross-functional discussions and quality assurance efforts to deliver outcomes that align with both user needs and business objectives.
MentoringUX strategyUser Experience (UX)principal product designArtificial Intelligence (AI)Ai ux

Coversure

Head of Product Design

Apr 2023Oct 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Worked across core insurance workflows and SAAS platform — collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers, and Business stakeholders to design intuitive and compliant user experiences in the InsurTech space.
  • Led UX initiatives for key product areas like Policy Onboarding, Renewals, and the Motor Club Dashboard, shaping experiences that simplified complex insurance tasks for everyday users. Played a key role in setting up structured design processes and improving design-to-development handoffs.
  • Drove the design of high-impact features such as the Risk Calculator, Vehicle Document Vault, and Policy Comparison Flows, balancing user needs with business and regulatory constraints. Contributed to design strategy, ran discovery workshops, and partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, user-friendly solutions.
Interaction DesignArt DirectionDesign ThinkingUser Experience (UX)Mentoring

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3 roles

Director of Product Design

Promoted

Dec 2022Apr 2023 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Worked across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Research teams — leading UX design strategy for parenting and childcare platforms used by millions across Southeast Asia.
  • Led dual responsibilities as a Design Leader and Principal Product Designer, overseeing the entire UX function while balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution. Defined project scopes, led usability testing efforts, and partnered with PMs to break down epics into phased delivery plans.
  • Contributed to end-to-end design execution, including user flows, high-fidelity prototypes, and design system planning. Mentored and managed a high-performing team through daily syncs, 1:1 sessions, and weekly design reviews. Championed UX research, set usability metrics, and maintained design documentation to support consistent, scalable delivery across platforms.
HTMLInteraction DesignUser PersonasManagementUsability Testingprincipal product design+11

Product Design Manager

Sep 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Lead Product Design

Dec 2019Sep 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Product DesignUser StoriesUser PersonasUser Experience Design (UED)Usability TestingDigital Strategy+5

Designerrs | ui ux design academy

UX Design Mentor

May 2022Sep 2022 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Media.net

Senior UX Designer

Jan 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Worked across Business, Product, and Engineering teams — designing intuitive ad-tech products that prioritized usability, performance, and customer experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
  • Led end-to-end UX design efforts from user research and wireframes to high-fidelity UI, prototypes, and developer-ready assets. Championed user-centered design principles, conducting interviews and behavioral analysis to inform interface decisions.
  • Collaborated closely with Product Managers and UI Developers to deliver pixel-perfect experiences and scalable design systems. Mentored junior designers and developers, embedding UX best practices across the team. Delivered consistent, functional, and visually engaging product experiences — including hands-on work in HTML/CSS validation and responsive design testing.

Iifl (india infoline group)

Sr. UI UX Designer

Mar 2017Jan 2018 · 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Worked across Web and Mobile App teams — collaborating with Business, Product, and Engineering stakeholders to design financial platforms with user-centered experiences.
  • Led the end-to-end design process from translating business requirements into wireframes to delivering final visual designs and front-end ready assets. Defined user flows, interaction models, and detailed UI specifications while ensuring implementation feasibility in close coordination with technical teams.
  • Drove complete product journeys in an agile environment, from sprint planning to delivery. Contributed to the revamp of the product frontend, mobile app enhancements, and new module integrations. Created style guides, iconography, and illustrations to maintain design consistency across platforms. Took ownership of key design initiatives, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining usability and visual quality.

Myinsuranceclub

Sr. UI UX Designer

Mar 2016Feb 2017 · 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Worked across Product, Design, and Engineering teams — designing user-centric insurance interfaces by combining visual design principles with behavioral insights.
  • Focused on enhancing user experience and interface consistency by developing wireframes, prototypes, and visual design systems aligned with user needs and product specifications. Applied techniques like contrast, gradients, and typography to refine digital touchpoints and deliver aesthetically coherent interfaces.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to define UI requirements, conduct usability testing, and gather actionable feedback. Created user personas, mapped interaction models, and addressed UX challenges related to usability and findability. Communicated design ideas effectively to developers and stakeholders while staying updated with evolving tools and design trends.

Nielsen

UI UX Designer

Dec 2014Feb 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · Malad west

  • Worked across the Panel, Product, and Marketing teams — contributing to the design of digital creatives, mobile app UI, and internal product enhancements.
  • Designed interactive visual assets including banners, icons, posters, and headers for campaigns across ad networks and social media platforms. Created illustrations and marketing graphics aligned with ad copy and campaign goals.
  • Collaborated on mobile app design, handling wireframes, UI development, and basic HTML/CSS adjustments to ensure responsive behavior. Partnered with Product Managers to discuss future features and iterate on design solutions. Worked closely with research and social media teams to deliver visuals that were insight-driven and performance-optimized.

Integreon

Visual Designer

Apr 2012Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Worked closely with clients, developers, and internal teams — delivering creative assets and interface designs across web and email platforms.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, from client requirement gathering and ideation to final delivery. Created blueprints, wireframes, and high-fidelity visuals using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, specifically for emailers, landing pages, and marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborated directly with clients to review, iterate, and finalize designs. Provided sliced assets to developers, ensuring smooth handoffs and pixel-perfect frontend execution.

Education

CCS University

Bachelor of Arts - BA — Psychology

Jan 2009Jan 2012

Sathaye College

UG — Science

Jan 2007Jan 2009

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