Pranav Rao

Head of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Designed award-winning digital products for major entertainment platforms.
  • Led teams to achieve significant user engagement and growth.
  • Expert in user-centered design and AI-driven solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a UX/UI Designer specializing in entertainment and digital product design.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience Design (ued)User Interface PrototypingUser Interface DesignBrand MarketingMarketing Strategy

Other Skills

WireframingMobile Interface DesignUser-centered DesignPrototypingInformation ArchitectureCustomer JourneysVisual DesignFigma (Software)User Experience TestingCustomer Journey MappingProduct DesignMentoringUser Experience (UX)Digital product designUX Research

About

I am currently building an entertainment portal for the next billion users of India with Zee ent. While experimenting with AI to improve the design process and data to inform design decisions I started my adventure in design by making posters for college events. In my pursuit for a creative career I achieved an advanced diploma In advertising, while pursuing a graduation in commerce. I worked in Advertising for a year before heading to the National Institute of Design for an education in design Later moved to Bangalore to explore a career in digital products with Moonraft where an app I designed won an IF design award. Before moving to Zee to build India's biggest regional OTT platform.

Experience

7 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Zee entertainment enterprises limited

4 roles

Associate Director of Design

Promoted

Apr 2026Present · 2 mos · Hybrid

Lead Product Designer (Product Designer III)

Apr 2025Jun 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hybrid

  • As a Lead Designer, I moved into a focused team where we set out to modernize ZEE’s traditional broadcast workflows using AI-driven enterprise solutions. Our goal was to enable digital transformation across ZEE’s pre-production, production, and post-production workflows—traditionally non-digital environments—with scalable, intelligent tools.
  • I collaborated closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Engineers, and had the opportunity to travel across the country to engage with on-ground teams and understand their workflows in depth.
  • Key initiatives:
  • Designed and scaled a Play-Along Game for second-screen engagement, reaching 80,000+ registered players with a 5x engagement uplift
  • Built a video editing tool to streamline repetitive video creation across 92 TV channels
  • Designed a music reach prediction tool leveraging AI to support data-driven media investment
  • Defined a new visual language for ZEE’s internal enterprise ecosystem, bringing consistency, and scalability across tools
  • This role deepened my focus on contributing Individually on enterprise UX and AI-integrated product design in an operational domain.
User Interface PrototypingUser Experience Design (UED)WireframingMobile Interface DesignUser-centered DesignPrototyping+6

Senior Product Designer

Promoted

Jun 2023Mar 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hybrid

  • As Senior Product Designer at ZEE5, I led the Content Discovery charter, with a focus on enhancing the Search and Browse experiences. I managed and mentored a team of 5 designers, driving both user impact and product innovation at scale.
  • Key outcomes:
  • The team achieved a 50% increase in Viewer-to-User Ratio (VTUR) through iterative discovery improvements
  • We Increased Search Click-Through Rate (CTR) to 84%, setting an industry benchmark
  • Our team was runner-up in a company-wide hackathon, recognized for pushing creative boundaries
  • Spearheaded the implementation of AI-powered Search, enabling smarter, personalized discovery
  • Beyond product delivery, I also contributed to the team’s growth and structure:
  • Introduced standardised design processes, including quarterly planning and design requirement documentation
  • Conducted internal workshops on core design skills for junior team members
  • Developed a structured onboarding framework for new designers
  • Worked closely with User Research and Data teams to turn insights into actionable design solutions
  • This role deepened my focus on balancing execution, mentorship, and long-term product vision.
User Interface PrototypingUser Experience Design (UED)WireframingProduct DesignMobile Interface DesignUser-centered Design+8

Product Designer

Jan 2022Jun 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hybrid

  • As a Product Designer at ZEE5, I led the product growth charter during a critical phase of the platform’s evolution. Working in close collaboration with Product, Engineering, Data, and Research teams, I played a key role in scaling the platform’s Daily Active Users (DAU) to over 10 million.
  • Key contributions:
  • Increased login success rate to 96%, significantly improving the first-time user experience
  • Played a central role in improving app ratings to 4.8 on the App Store and 4.6 on the Play Store, making ZEE5 the highest-rated OTT app in India
  • Alongside product impact, I also had the opportunity to mentor multiple associate designers — a highlight of my role as a senior designer.
  • These efforts were recognized with a company-wide award
User Interface PrototypingUser Interface DesignUser Experience Design (UED)User Experience (UX)WireframingDigital product design+11

Moonraft innovation labs

Interaction Designer

Jan 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore Urban district, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • I began my professional journey through a campus placement at a leading design services firm, where I had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across industries and user needs.
  • Key experiences and contributions:
  • Won an international award for the experience created for Adva’s Carbon Footprint Calculator, aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyle choices
  • Helped develop a digital platform for Mahindra Finance, focused on modernizing financial services for users in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, contributing to financial inclusion
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design user-friendly digital products that balanced functionality with visual clarity
  • Gained early experience in using design to address real-world challenges and drive social impact through thoughtful, human-centered solutions
User Interface DesignUser Experience Design (UED)User Experience (UX)WireframingDigital product designUser-centered Design+7

Enterspace

Graduate Student

Jan 2019Jun 2019 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Leveraged event management skills to develop a brand identity for a design festival.
  • Collaborated with experienced designers to refine brand storytelling techniques.
  • Designed a holistic brand experience encompassing all touch points of the festival.
  • Bridged the gap between theoretical design and real-world application.
User Interface DesignUser Experience Design (UED)User Experience (UX)WireframingDigital product designUser-centered Design+7

Minority brand creation and management llp

Brand Strategist

Jun 2015Jul 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Transitioned from digital to print advertising for a holistic understanding of the field while gaining valuable mentorship from industry veterans in crafting brand narratives.
  • Received early exposure to brand strategy through client presentations and brainstorming.
  • Worked on the creative strategy for Legrand India, a major client for the agency.
  • Handled the launch campaign of Legrand's flagship product - Ekinox

Socheers

2 roles

Graphic Designer

Promoted

Mar 2014Jun 2014 · 3 mos · Mumbai

Marketing StrategySocial Media MarketingBrand IdentityBrand Marketing

Graphic Designer

May 2013Dec 2013 · 7 mos · Mumbai · On-site

  • Was a part of the founding team at Socheer's during its inception, this was the early stages of the agency and social media itself. working with the team that had built the first social media platform in India gave me a taste of what startup life is like.
  • Pioneered social media design at a startup agency during its early stages.
  • Participated in strategic planning and developed creative solutions for various social media platforms.
  • Established the visual identity for various clients through impactful social media graphics.
  • Honed adaptability and problem-solving skills needed for a successful startup environment.

Tedxgateway

Intern

Dec 2013Dec 2013 · 0 mo · NCPA Mumbai · On-site

  • Immersed myself in the world of event management during the rise of TED Talks. I assisted with event coordination tasks like speaker liaison, venue prep, and attendee registration.
  • Gained firsthand experience in the meticulous planning and execution of a large-scale event.
  • Networked with inspiring speakers, fellow interns, and attendees from diverse backgrounds.
  • Broadened my horizons and fueled intellectual curiosity through TEDxGateway's vibrant community.
  • Contributed to the smooth flow of the event, ensuring a successful experience for participants.
Marketing StrategySocial Media MarketingBrand Marketing

Education

National Institute of Design

Master of Design — Graphic Design

Jan 2016Jan 2020

H.R. College Of Commerce & Economics

Advanced diploma — Advertising

May 2013Apr 2015

H.R. College Of Commerce & Economics

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 2012Jan 2015

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