Ranjith Ramanan

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 14+ years of experience in design leadership.
  • Co-founder of award-winning sports tech app.
  • Expert in cultivating innovative design cultures.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a design leader in the tech industry with a focus on user experience and product design.

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Graphic DesignIllustratorGraphicsCorporate IdentityAdobe Creative SuiteFlashUser Interface DesignLogo Design3D ModelingPostersPhotoshopIllustrationUser ExperienceBranding & IdentityTypography

About

Design is where creativity meets strategy. For over 14 years, I’ve been at that crossroads, leading teams, shaping visions, and solving complex challenges for brands like Virgin America, the US Army, Shell, Deloitte Digital, and more. But for me, design isn’t just about products. It’s about people. As a design leader and founder, I don’t just build; I cultivate. I build teams that think, cultures that innovate, and visions that inspire. Great designers don’t just execute. They question, rethink, and push boundaries to create work that actually means something. My mission is simple: empower designers to be bold, efficient, and impactful, turning ideas into experiences that do more than function. They resonate. At the end of the day, design isn’t only about what we create. It’s about the impact we leave behind.

Experience

16 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs
Current Experience

Arkade club®

Director

May 2022Present · 4 yrs

  • We’re a design-led tech company rethinking how people engage with sports, fitness, and digital experiences. Our work blends deep product thinking with a genuine love for technology and community.
  • We’re the creators of Box Box Club, PitWall Club, GO Club, and Reflex Club. GO Club was a 2025 App Store Award finalist, a milestone that reflects our focus on craft, clarity, and real user impact.
  • We build products people return to, not just try once.

Box box club®

Co-founder & Designer

May 2022Present · 4 yrs

  • The Home of Formula 1® Widgets & App
  • → 3M+ Downloads | ★ 4.8 from 35K+ Ratings
  • → Ranked #1 in Sports category across 15+ countries.
  • → We’re the only Indian startup with its logo on an F2 car and driver suit — proudly partnering with Juan Manuel Correa across teams like Van Amersfoort and DAMS.
  • → Featured across all iPhone 15 series devices during the launch event at Apple Park.
  • → Collaborated with BWT Alpine Formula One Team on their official widgets for drivers and team updates.
  • → We had the opportunity to present our app to Greg Joswiak, Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing, during an in-person meeting.
  • → Teamed up with F1 Experience, Furious Motorsport, Enchante, Quadrant, Almave, and the F1 Store to bring fans closer to the sport.

Vmware

2 roles

Product Design Manager

Sep 2021Aug 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • I lead and manage a team of 6 product designers based in India to ensure that our products are consistently designed to meet our customer's needs and expectations. I work closely with cross-functional teams to understand product needs and customer feedback and use this knowledge to inform the direction of our product design.

Staff Product Designer

Sep 2018Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • I collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to define and implement innovative solutions that drive our products' direction, visuals, and overall user experience. By leveraging my strong design skills and user-centred approach, I aim to create intuitive and compelling products that solve real problems and meet the needs of our users. I am always seeking new opportunities to push the boundaries of what is possible and deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Thoughtworks

Design Lead

Mar 2017Sep 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • I was responsible for collaborating with product owners and engineering teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our products. This included executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering and conceptualizing original ideas that brought simplicity and user-friendliness to complex design challenges. I also worked with clients to interpret their business needs, develop concepts that suited their purpose, and provide time estimates and quotes for our services.

Headout

Lead Product Designer

Nov 2016Mar 2017 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • I work closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that improve the user experience of our products. My goal is to design intuitive and compelling products that solve real problems for tourists. I am always seeking new opportunities to deliver exceptional results and enhance the travel experience for our customers.

Deloitte digital

2 roles

Senior Specialist | Visual Design Lead

Aug 2016Nov 2016 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • I was responsible for overseeing the visual design of IoT products and ensuring that they met both business and user needs. I had the opportunity to shape our products' overall aesthetic and user experience and contribute to their success by creating innovative and effective design solutions. I worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and user research, to ensure that design was integrated into all aspects of the product development process. Additionally, I was responsible for managing and mentoring a small team of designers to ensure that the overall quality and consistency of the visual design of our products was consistently high and on brand.

Consultant | Visual Designer

Oct 2015Aug 2016 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • My responsibilities included creating design concepts and assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the overall aesthetic and user experience. I also maintained design quality and consistency to meet business and user needs. As I gained experience, I took on more advanced tasks, such as mentoring junior designers and leading design projects.

Sourcebits digital

Senior Visual Designer

Jan 2015Oct 2015 · 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Some of my responsibilities include designing and developing new interfaces for users, crafting graphic elements and visual treatments that adapt to responsive design systems, and partnering with front-end developers to create HTML and CSS-friendly designs. I also interpret clients' business needs, develop concepts to suit their purpose, estimate the time required to complete work and provide quotes. In addition, I contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief, present final ideas and concepts to clients or account managers, demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches, and produce brand standards and style guides.
  • I also conduct user research, provide recommendations, test concepts, perform the task and user analysis, and assist with user acceptance testing. I develop prototypes that illustrate hierarchy and navigation and strategise and drive interactive product development from the site map to launch. My goal is to create compelling online consumer experiences that drive business results, and I work closely with business leaders to translate business goals into unique brand and product experiences. I can work under tight deadlines and produce large quantities of work without sacrificing quality.

Commonfloor

Visual Designer

Jan 2014Jan 2015 · 1 yr · Bangalore

  • My key responsibilities include meeting with clients or account managers to discuss a project's objectives and requirements, interpreting clients' business needs and developing concepts to suit their purpose, and estimating the time and cost required to complete the work. I gather information and conduct research to develop design briefs and use my creativity and innovation to produce new ideas and concepts within time and cost constraints. I also contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief, demonstrate my illustrative skills with rough sketches, and work on layouts and art working pages for print. I present final ideas and concepts to clients or account managers and work with various media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD).

Pearson india

Visual Designer

Mar 2012Jan 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore

  • I was the point of contact for clients or account managers to discuss the goals and needs of a project, and my job was to interpret clients' business objectives and create concepts that aligned with their purpose. I collect information and perform research to formulate design briefs and use my creativity and innovation to generate fresh ideas and solutions within the boundaries of time and budget. I also contribute ideas and design elements to the overall project, showcase my illustration skills with rough sketches, and prepare layouts and final artwork for print. I present my final concepts to clients or account managers and am skilled in working with various media, such as photography and computer-aided design (CAD).

Creative caffeine india

Graphic Designer

May 2009Feb 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • As a designer, I gather information and materials to prepare for projects and create concepts by studying this information. I illustrate my concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copying and submitting these layouts for approval. Once approved, I prepare finished copies and art using typesetting, printing, and other equipment and purchasing materials from vendors. I also prepare the final layout by marking and pasting the finished copy and art. To ensure that my equipment is functioning correctly, I complete preventive maintenance tasks, follow manufacturer instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and call for repairs as needed. I also coordinate with outside agencies, art services, and printers to complete projects and stay up-to-date on technical knowledge through design workshops, professional publications, and participation in professional societies. I contribute to the team by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education

Cornell University

Certificate Program — Product Management

Feb 2023Present

University of Calicut

Bachelor of Arts - BA — Economics

Jan 2009Present

CADD Centre Training Services Private Limited

MDMA — Master Diploma in 3D Modeling and Animation

Jan 2009Present

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