I'm seeking a full-time UX design or research role at a remote-first or U.S.-based company that values accessibility, inclusive design, and innovation. My goal is to contribute to teams that prioritize human-centered design and are open to sponsoring international candidates.
Apoorva Avadhana
@apoorvaavadhana
UX Designer & Researcher | Accessibility Advocate | NYU ITP Alum | Seeking Remote Opportunities
What I'm looking for
UX Researcher
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Resident Designer
The Ability Project
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Led end-to-end UX design for all.draw, an accessible platform for users with motor disabilities. Collaborated with developers to deliver adapted FaceMesh ML models, ensuring AA compliance. Conducted usability testing and designed an inclusive interaction design curriculum for undergraduate courses.
Resident Designer
The Ability Project
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Led end-to-end UX design for all.draw, an accessible platform for users with motor disabilities. Collaborated with developers and conducted usability testing with 13 users, translating findings into actionable design decisions. Designed an inclusive interaction design curriculum across 3 undergraduate courses.
Product Designer
Level the Curve
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)
Led design of affordable, 3D-printable gripping tools, securing partnerships with 3 NYC hospitals. Improved product scalability and usability through iterative testing and design frameworks validated by user tests with 20 stakeholders.
Product Designer
Level the Curve
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)
Led design of affordable, 3D-printable gripping tools, securing partnerships with NYC hospitals and funding for testing. Improved product scalability and usability through iterative testing and design frameworks.
Sr UX Designer
IBM
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)
Designed MetLife’s accessibility compliance framework by conducting stakeholder research and audits. Collaborated with an accessibility team and mentored a junior designer, developing a design system for ADA/508 standards.
UX Design Intern
BRnD Studio
Apr 2019 - May 2019 (1 month)
Streamlined rural education and child abuse data collection tools, improving efficiency by collaborating with stakeholders to establish parallel workflows.
UX Designer
IBM
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Drove digital transformation for Trustee Savings Bank by optimizing UX flows, resulting in a 137% increase in online adoption. Streamlined IBM’s internal job mobility platform and facilitated design sprints for various clients.
UX Design Intern
Thoughtworks
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 (1 month)
Improved ship navigation platform by redesigning workflows through UX evaluations and user interviews, significantly reducing maritime response lag.
UX Design Intern
BRnD Studio
Apr 2019 - May 2019 (1 month)
Streamlined data collection tools for Angan Project, reducing survey time and length while improving efficiency for reporting to government officials.
Freelance UX Designer
International Committee of the Red Cross
Dec 2017 - Mar 2018 (3 months)
Consulted on an employment discovery tool for people with disabilities, leading design sprints and securing second place in ICRC Makeathon.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New York University
Master of Professional Studies, Interactive Telecommunications
2022 - 2024
Pursuing a Master of Professional Studies in Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) focusing on the intersection of technology and the arts.
Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Bachelor of Design, Human-Centered Design
2016 - 2020
Grade: 8.4 GPA
Completed a Bachelor of Design in Human-Centered Design, emphasizing user experience and design thinking methodologies.
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Location
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