Vadivel G

Product Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India15 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led a team of 20+ designers at Kissflow.
  • Achieved 30% increase in user engagement through design.
  • Created user-centered design strategies for global products.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Design Leader in the SaaS industry, focusing on user experience and design innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience Design (ued)LeadershipStrategic DesignDesign SystemsUi DesignFrontend DevelopmentUser Interface Design

Other Skills

Business-to-Business (B2B)Strategic ThinkingObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)Recruitingdesignadvocatesetting processLong-term VisionProblem SolvingConstructive FeedbackFigma (Software)Analytical SkillsDesign StandardsCSSEasily AdaptablePresentations

About

As a seasoned product designer with a passion for innovation, I know what it takes to create products that stand out in a crowded market. Designed an intuitive user interface that led to a 30% increase in user engagement. As the head of the product design team at Kissflow, I am responsible for overseeing and managing a team of 20+ individuals. As a product design leader, I excel at creating intuitive user experiences that are both simple and powerful. I successfully managed a team of 20+ individuals, leading them to develop products used by 10000+ customers in over 160 countries. To achieve our primary goal of creating user-friendly, efficient, and effective products, I adhere to the philosophy that "simple things should be simple, but complex things should be possible." This approach helps us strike a balance between simplicity and complexity, which ultimately leads to better user adoption and satisfaction. As a product designer, I often take on difficult challenges and try to simplify them into user-friendly processes. This involves understanding the needs of our users and identifying ways to improve their lives through our products. By focusing on the user experience, we can create designs that are intuitive, easy to navigate, and efficient. As a lifelong learner and creative problem solver, I thrive in environments where innovation and collaboration are valued. Overall, my team and I are committed to creating products that not only meet the needs of our users but also enhance their lives. We believe that by staying true to our philosophy of simplicity and complexity, we can continue to deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference in the world.

Experience

Kissflow

5 roles

Director - Product Design

Promoted

May 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Hybrid

  • As the Director of Product Design at Kissflow, my roles and responsibilities are multi-faceted and dynamic. I am responsible for leading and guiding the product design team in creating user-centered design strategies that align with our business objectives. This involves overseeing the entire product design process, from ideation and conceptualization to execution and delivery. It's my job to ensure our designs are aesthetically appealing, user-friendly, and meet the needs of our customers. Furthermore, I collaborate closely with other departments, such as product management and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of design with product functionality. My role also entails monitoring industry trends and advancements, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within the team, and driving continuous improvement in our design processes and standards.
Business-to-Business (B2B)User Experience Design (UED)Leadership

Associate Director - Product Design

Promoted

Aug 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Hybrid

  • I led the team in timely delivery of quality design projects, implemented design strategies aligned with business goals, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to define design initiatives. I conducted user research and created design systems for consistency across products, mentored team members, established relationships with external design agencies, and participated in product roadmap planning. Staying up-to-date with design trends, I presented design concepts to stakeholders, executives, and clients to obtain support.
Strategic ThinkingObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)LeadershipUser Experience Design (UED)Strategic Design

Manager - Product Design

Aug 2019Jul 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hybrid

  • I led and mentor a team of designers to create user-centered design solutions that align with business objectives and deliver a delightful user experience. My primary job is to establishing design processes and standards and improve the product design process and outcomes. Balancing design priorities and resources to deliver on business objectives and meet user needs.
Recruitingdesignadvocatesetting processLong-term VisionStrategic DesignUser Experience Design (UED)+1

Lead - Product Designer

Promoted

Aug 2017Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hybrid

  • As a Lead - Product Design, I led a team of designers to create innovative and intuitive designs for digital products. My responsibilities included defining product goals, conducting user research and analysis, visualizing design concepts, validating and iterating design solutions, and establishing design standards. I also collaborated with cross-functional teams, mentored junior designers, and stayed up-to-date with design trends and best practices.
Problem SolvingConstructive FeedbackFigma (Software)Analytical SkillsDesign StandardsDesign Systems+1

Senior Product Designer - L2

Aug 2015Jul 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hybrid

UI designCSSUser Experience Design (UED)Easily Adaptable

Bss softwares private limited

Product Designer

Aug 2014Aug 2015 · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

  • Responsible for best experience in design and frontend development which includes HTML, CSS & JS
PresentationsFrontend Development

Rsalesarm it services private limited

User Interface Designer

Apr 2013Aug 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

  • Design multiple products which include open source contribution
Color TheoryTypographyUser Interface Design

Oopslabs - india

User Interface Designer

Mar 2010Mar 2013 · 3 yrs · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Started as website designer and slowly graduated to web application designer

Education

ICAT College of Design & Media

Digital Animation

Mar 2009Mar 2010

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