Ketaki Galphade — Design Manager
With over a decade of experience in the design industry and a master’s degree from the prestigious National Institute of Design, I work effectively as a Senior Design Operations Manager, specialising in optimising design operations, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership, all grounded in UX design. At ValueLabs, I lead projects from pre-sales to delivery, balancing user needs with business goals to achieve exceptional outcomes. My data-driven yet empathetic approach ensures seamless collaboration between design, product, and tech teams, aligning deliverables with business objectives and driving high client satisfaction. Passionate about innovation and with a keen eye for emerging trends, I leverage creative solutions to solve complex business problems, using design as a strategic tool to drive growth, enhance user experiences, and elevate brand perception. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with diverse clients and industries worldwide, from startups to global corporations, with expertise in digital product design, UX, design research, branding, gamification, and game design.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned UX and Product Designer with a strong focus on Fintech and Gaming industries.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 14 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Design Operations
- User Experience
- Project Management
- Product Design
Career Highlights
- Over a decade of experience in design operations.
- Expertise in balancing user needs with business goals.
- Passionate about innovation and emerging design trends.
Work Experience
ValueLabs
Sr Design Manager (2 yrs 2 mos)
Design Strategist and Design Manager (3 yrs 10 mos)
Tecnovos
Lead Product Designer (5 mos)
Cricket.com
Senior UX Designer (8 mos)
Masquerade Media Inc.
UX Designer (3 mos)
Masquerade Media Inc
(Contract work) UX Designer (2 mos)
EdgeVerve
Product Engineer - UX Designer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Freelance Designer / Self Employed
UI design, Game design, Graphic design, Illustration (11 mos)
Dhruva Interactive
Game Designer, UI/UX Designer (8 mos)
Hungama
Game Designer (intern) (1 mo)
Freelance Designer
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer (2 yrs 3 mos)
Shree Arts
Graphic Designer, Visual Designer (1 yr 1 mo)
Curves and Lines Designs
Illustrator (3 mos)
OnDLine Infotech
Designer (4 mos)
Education
Master's Degree at National Institute of Design
M.V.A. Master of Visual Arts at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
B.F.A (Applied Arts) at D.Y. Patil Pratishtans, Dr. D.Y. Patil Applied Arts & Craft College,Pune