Kapil Gopinathan

Product Manager

Delhi, Delhi, India15 yrs 9 mos experience

AI EnabledHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 9 years of experience in User Experience Design Management.
Proven track record in enhancing user engagement and business growth.
Expert in transforming complex requirements into creative interfaces.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a User Experience Designer specializing in B2C digital solutions across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience (ux)User Interface DesignProduct ManagementCustomer Experience

Other Skills

Adobe InDesignAnalytical SkillsArchitectureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Attention to DetailAugmented Reality (AR)B2CCase StudiesCharacter AnimationCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisConstructive FeedbackContemporary ArtConversion RateCounseling Psychology

About

I am an accomplished professional delivering over 9 years of career success in User Experience Design Management, Motion Desgining, User Experience & Interface Design across various industries, including food service and retail. My dexterity lies in transforming complex business requirements to easy & creative interfaces that speak to the end user’s goals while being updated with the latest design trends and cutting edge technologies. Demonstrated excellence in collaborating with clients and stakeholders to understand project goals, gather feedback, and incorporate revisions to achieve the desired creative vision. Over the time, I have proved my excellence in leading end-to-end product delivery using Product Development Methodologies; skilled in managing complete engineering operations involving requirement analysis, finalization of specifications, designing, testing and development in compliance to quality standards. Key Achievements: Successfully leading initiatives that enhance user engagement and drive business growth through innovative design solutions.

Experience

15 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Microsoft

Senior User Experience Designer

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

An integral part of Studio+91 as a Senior UX Designer for the Windows Store team, based in Microsoft IDC, Hyderabad, for creating usable, seamless, elegant, and impactful design solutions, deeply rooted in customer needs.
My responsibilities include working closely and collaborating with multiple disciplines, bringing a customer-driven perspective that is founded in data to the design process. Contributing hands-on work. with a diverse team that works collaboratively to create products and ideas that empower the team to move fast to build seamless and delightful experiences for billions of customers worldwide.
Responsibilities
Define crisp product design directions.
Work proactively through the ambiguity of new product definition, the application of new and emerging technologies and ensure the resulting experiences are human, beautifully crafted and delightful to customers.
Provide senior level thought leadership in design areas including concepting and prototyping, interaction, working with research, information architecture and navigation, structured content, visual systems, and content patterns.
Lead by example with clean, focused, and inspiring work, designing through all phases of the product cycle.
Conceptualize and design original ideas that bring simplicity and ease of use to complex design issues.
Collaborate with partners in design, research, product management, marketing and engineering teams around the company and globe, leveraging partnerships for diverse perspective on our products.
Contribute to broaden design team creative processes, team building, and our strong cultural values around diversity, inclusion, transparency, and growth mindset.
Drive for excellence while never losing sight of the human side of the equation and what it means to be a great leader and partner.

User Experience (UX)User Interface DesignInteraction DesignUser Interface PrototypingDrawing

National institute ofdesign (nid) ahmedabad

Visiting Professor

Jan 2025 – Feb 2025 · 1 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Jubilant foodworks ltd.

Manager UXD

Jun 2022 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

Successfully managing Technical Programs within the organization and liaising with cross-functional teams entailing Engineering Managers, Product owners, Scrum Master, Quality Engineers, and Developers.
Leading the development and execution of design product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
Implemented strategic product promotions to enhance visibility & drive sales, collaborating with cross-functional teams, marketing, & sales to achieve successful outcomes.
Monitoring all project tasks and ensuring compliance to all time frame and resolve all issues according to required project plan and administer everyday activities and assist to resolve all issues within organization.
Setting out quality standards for various operational areas, ensuring a high-quality customer experience, while adhering to the SLAs and work processes; analyzing all team work performance and ensuring achievement of all objectives within required deadlines and monitor all system functionality.

StorytellingWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)Attention to DetailUser FlowsCase StudiesAnalytical Skills+36

Tata consultancy services

Lead Strategist

Jan 2019 – Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India · On-site

Provided strategic consulting for ACE Hardware, Walmart, Tata Cliq Luxury, and Crima on various POS, client-facing, and internal applications.
Directed and developed over 15 retail digital solutions, including award-winning products and experiences for globally recognized e-commerce brands.
Enhanced strategic consulting, client management, and team dynamics, contributing to the success of the Creatix R&D studio.

StorytellingWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)Attention to DetailUser FlowsAnalytical SkillsTeamwork+42

Penelope creative solutions

Senior Design Consultant

Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 11 mos · Kozhikode Taluka, Kerala, India · Hybrid

Provided strategic consulting to clients, developing creative design concepts for digital products, print media, and marketing.
Ensured branding consistency by developing strategic approaches and collaborating with stakeholders, managing multiple projects indep0065ndently.
Conducted customer research, aligning product capabilities with client goals for improved user experiences.
Led tool transition from Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to XD and Sketch, optimizing project workflows for the Penelope Design Team.

Attention to DetailTeamworkVideo ProductionPresentationsGroup LeadershipManage client expectations+14

Sharda university

2 roles

Jury - Bachelor of Design in Digital & Communication Design

May 2017 – May 2018 · 1 yr · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Exam jury for Bachelor of Design in Digital & Communication Design
Batches - Introduction to Advertising , Digital Production Skills for Advertising Designers,Communication Design Thesis Studio, Professional practice for Communication Design.

Video ProductionPresentationsCommunicationDrawingCreative DirectionCounseling Psychology+2