Shivani Pillai

Product Designer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in Human Centered Design and UX/UI principles.
  • Proven track record of enhancing user experience and engagement.
  • Strong collaborative skills across global teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a UX/UI designer with a strong focus on SaaS and user-centered design.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience Design (ued)User-centered DesignEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

AI-First DesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe LightroomAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProArtificial Intelligence (AI)Collaborative Problem SolvingConcept DevelopmentCreative Problem SolvingCross-functional CollaborationsCross-functional CoordinationCustomer EngagementData VisualizationData-driven Decision MakingDesign Thinking

About

I am a UX/UI designer, a keen observer and a problem solver. Knowing that culture, language and appearance are important parts of people’s identities my versatility has allowed me to develop empathy towards the users and provide innovative avant-garde solutions. With a true devotion to HCD - Human Centered Design and HCI - Human Computer Interaction, I aim to push the boundaries. Best part is, I just love what I do.

Experience

6 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Microsoft

3 roles

Product Designer II

Sep 2025Present · 9 mos

Product Designer II

Aug 2023Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Product Designer

Jan 2022Aug 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

Sabre corporation

Associate Ux Designer

Jul 2019Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Products - SynXis central reservation system, SynXis Booking Engine and SynXis Property Hub
  • Collaborated with team members and clients across multiple Global Development Centers (Dallas - USA; Frankfurt - Germany; Krakow - Poland) to redesign existing product lines and develop new product designs and deliverables, ensuring alignment with global business objectives.
  • Created robust weekly reporting dashboards to enhance communication and transparency across hierarchical levels, facilitating data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Designed and optimized the "Front Desk System - Dashboard, Guest board" to increase system efficiency and user ease-of-use by 23%.
  • Developed the "Pricing system - Inventory management, system configuration, rate allotment" for a client, significantly reducing user exit rates.
  • Implemented a new "Calendar Management and Reservation booking" process, researched OTA channels, and improved market positioning.
  • Led design improvements across the system, administering 40 changes impacting 130 screens to optimize user experience and system functionality.
  • Created the revamped Sabre India website, 2019 to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
  • Initiated "Just Conversation," a successful employee engagement initiative at Sabre India, facilitating skill growth and collaboration among 270 employees across teams.
User Experience Design (UED)User-centered DesignPrototypingData-driven Decision MakingCollaborative Problem Solving

Yellow slice

UX Designer Intern

Dec 2018Mar 2019 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Led the development of the "PFX" product from inception to completion, applying end-to-end UX process best practices.
  • Conceptualized the overarching idea and product theme in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure designs met technical feasibility and business requirements.
  • Iterated on multiple sketches and flows, facilitating rapid iterations and minimizing rework during high-fidelity screen development.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in multiple prototyping platforms to prototype animations and functional interactions for specific product features, enhancing user interaction and usability.
PrototypingUser Experience Design (UED)Design Thinking

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Project Trainee

May 2018Jul 2018 · 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Collaborated with the design team on a high-impact project for a leading organization in the banking sector by defining and refining innovative design concepts through close collaboration with multiple designers to enhance user experience and meet industry standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive research on the flow and layout of several banking apps, analyzing current trends in savings account functionality and user accessibility to optimize design solutions and integrate user feedback.
  • Mapped user journeys and provided design solutions based on thorough industry and product research, collaborating with designers and the project lead to develop user journey maps that aligned with user needs and project objectives.
  • Assisted in identifying and optimizing user requirements, contributing to the enhancement of the product's functionality and usability.
  • Successfully delivered all project milestones within designated timelines, ensuring prompt delivery and client satisfaction.

Education

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

Master of Business Administration - MBA

May 2023Jan 2025

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Design Thinking and Innovation Management — Design Management

Jan 2020Jan 2021

Symbiosis Institute Of Design

B.Des — UX Design

Jan 2015Jan 2019

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