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Shalab Vaishnav

Design Manager

Delhi, India10 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Lead designer with a focus on user-centered design.
  • Mentored teams to unlock their creative potential.
  • Innovative thinker with 4 patents to date.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer specializing in B2C applications with a strong focus on user experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DesignUser Experience Design

Other Skills

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe XDAfter EffectsAutoCADAxure RPDesign StrategyDesign SystemsExperience DesignGraphic DesignHuman Computer InteractionIllustratorIndustrial DesignInformation ArchitectureInteraction Design

About

I am a Product Design Lead on the D.E. Shaw India team and I am currently managing a small team of designers working for internal operation tools. As a lead designer and a manager, my work involves mentoring and empowering the team to unlock their potential at all career stages. I also lead multiple projects as a hands-on designer. I studied engineering and then my favourite design from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. I started my corporate career at Samsung as a UX designer. From a curious engineer to a student of multidisciplinary design and finally an empathetic product designer, it has been a magnificent journey so far. With a keen interest in the behaviour of humans with digital products and Human-Centred Design, I believe bringing in design to enhance the experience is essential. I am a keen observer and a passionate designer who strongly believes one has to look beyond the boundaries of a single design discipline to get an innovative and unique solution. I have a constant urge to learn more and work towards a holistic system design and employ my design capabilities in enhancing the overall end-to-end experience of the users. I believe, if there’s a conflict between a User Goal and a Business Goal, design should be able to innovate to find a bridge to make sure that users cannot lose because I truly believe that the product is for the users, not the business. I push Innovation because I feel that as a designer if we are not innovating and creating future visions for products and organisations, we are not doing justice to ourselves and our work. I push for design excellence by looking for the highest levels of user validation, innovative solutions and IP opportunities. I always make sure that innovations seep into the product as second nature, this could be backed by the fact that I have 4 patents in my name and continuously working to get more filed soon. I love solving problems. Be it a normal day-to-day problem of a consumer or breaking my head to build complex UX flows for a business. I try to learn and practice creativity beyond the usual realms of UX design through music, magic and martial arts. It not only gives me much-needed breaks but also somewhere helps me become a better designer and professional.

Experience

10 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

The d. e. shaw group

Design Manager (Lead)

Dec 2023Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Teamwork

Salesforce

User Experience Lead

Sep 2023Dec 2023 · 3 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Olx group

3 roles

UX Design Manager (Lead)

Promoted

Apr 2022Sep 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • I Manage a small team of product designers specializing in B2C, C2B, and Growth.
  • Lead projects and support the team by providing hands-on assistance.
  • Mentor, and empower team members to reach their full potential throughout their careers.
  • Infuse innovative methods and approaches to inspire team members to think creatively and ambitiously.
  • Guide executable work and facilitate smooth project executions.
  • Incubate projects as part of Design OKRs.
  • Establish cross-functional partnerships to align with overall strategy and vision.
  • Drive execution and measure impact to achieve business objectives.
Mobile Application DesignDesign StrategyProduct Design

Senior UX Designer

Apr 2021Jun 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Designed and created exceptional user experiences for a variety of products, including information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, UI, UX guidelines, research, and more, across multiple pods/verticals.
  • Contributed to several flagship projects, such as the Self-inspection tool, Chat for deal closure, Transaction app, and others, delivering exceptional user experiences that met or exceeded user expectations.
  • Took ownership of the user experience design process and exerted influence to ensure that design solutions met business objectives and user needs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to drive user-centric design decisions and ensure alignment with overall product vision.
  • Executed on design projects with a focus on quality and growth, continually refining and improving design processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Mobile Application DesignUser Experience Design

UX Designer II

Dec 2019Mar 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Crafted user experiences for a range of products (IA, wireframes, prototypes, UI, UX guidelines, research etc.) across pods/verticals.
  • Worked on several flagship projects like Self-inspection tool, Chat for deal closure, Transaction app etc.
  • Ownership and influence | Collaboration | Execution and growth
Mobile Application DesignUser Experience Design

Samsung electronics

3 roles

UX Designer II

Promoted

Mar 2019Dec 2019 · 9 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Contributed to the successful commercialization of various consumer-facing products, including Samsung app store (Galaxy store), on-device artificial intelligence, storage optimization solutions (Device Care), connected devices, and more.
  • Ensured that innovative design solutions were integrated seamlessly into product development, becoming second nature to the team.
  • Made strategic design decisions that impacted end-to-end customer journeys and helped define experiences for a range of products and services.
  • Demonstrated expertise in product design and UX, delivering exceptional user experiences that met or exceeded user expectations.
  • Managed design projects from ideation to launch, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall product vision and business objectives.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of design decisions, using data and feedback to continually refine and improve user experiences.
Mobile Application DesignUser Experience Design

UX Designer

Jul 2017Mar 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Delivered innovative design solutions for multiple digital products, using concept presentations and interaction guidelines to guide the development of exceptional user experiences.
  • Acquired and honed expertise in UX design, mastering the skills necessary to design products that met or exceeded user expectations.
  • Contributed to the development of multiple projects, including the UX platform for low-memory phones (Android Go), Smart Manager, FM Radio Global app, Transliteration for Samsung Keyboard, Samsung Vault app, and more.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to ensure alignment with overall product vision and business objectives.
  • Used data and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of design decisions, continually refining and improving user experiences.
  • Maintained a user-centric design approach throughout the design process, consistently delivering exceptional products that met or exceeded user expectations.
Mobile Application DesignUser Experience Design

Intern, UI/UX

Jan 2017Jul 2017 · 6 mos · Noida Area, India

  • As a UX design intern at Samsung, gained valuable experience and knowledge of design ethics.
  • Acquired a deep understanding of Samsung's design principles, basic guidelines (including both interaction and visual style guides), philosophy, culture, vision, and goals.
  • Participated as a hands-on designer in an advanced UX concept that was patented by Samsung, gaining practical experience in the design process and contributing to the development of innovative user experiences.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to ensure alignment with overall product vision and business objectives.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to user-centric design and ethical design practices, delivering solutions that met or exceeded user expectations.
  • Continually learned and adapted to new challenges, developing expertise in the latest design tools and technologies to stay at the forefront of the field.
Mobile Application Design

Curo healthcare

Intern, UI/UX

Jun 2016Aug 2016 · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Led the user experience design for a healthcare application targeted at diabetic patients, designing innovative solutions that met or exceeded user expectations.
  • Collaborated with a diverse team of product and engineering experts with backgrounds in technology, healthcare, medicine, and other related fields.
  • Designed the user experience for both iOS and Android versions of the Life in Control app, delivering a consistent and cohesive user experience across multiple platforms.
  • Ensured that design solutions met the needs of diabetic patients, taking into account their unique requirements and preferences.
  • Conducted user research to understand user needs and preferences, incorporating feedback into the design process to refine and improve the user experience.
  • Used data and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of design decisions, continually refining and improving user experiences to drive engagement and user satisfaction.

Indian institute of technology, kanpur

Teaching Assistant

Jul 2015Jun 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Kanpur Area, India

Mobile Application Design

Ntpc limited

Engineer Trainee

Apr 2014Jul 2014 · 3 mos · Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India

Mobile Application Design

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Master of Design — (Industrial Design + Interaction/User Experience Design)

Jan 2015Jan 2017

Chandigarh Group Of Colleges

Bachelors in Technology — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2011Jan 2015

St. Joseph's Convent School Pathankot

Schooling

Jan 1998Jan 2011

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