NSNikhil Shinde
@nikhilshinde13
Lead Product & UI/UX Designer driving engagement, retention, and scalable consumer experiences.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Lead Product & UI/UX Designer with 8+ years designing intuitive, scalable mobile and web products across wellness, gaming, social and fintech. I specialize in UX strategy, information architecture, rapid prototyping and AI-accelerated workflows, and I partner closely with engineering and product teams to translate business goals into measurable user outcomes.
My work has increased engagement by 40%, boosted conversions by 28% and improved retention by 30% through optimized navigation, A/B testing, personalised UI patterns and streamlined onboarding. I have delivered 15+ product pitches, MVPs and PoCs, trained designers, and led end-to-end execution for large consumer platforms, consistently focusing on usability, speed-to-market and product validation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal UI Designer
HFR&D
Apr 2019 - Apr 2025 (6 years)
Stationed at Jetsynthesys (Pune) as Product & UI/UX Design consultant, led end-to-end UX strategy and product design for major consumer platforms including RightLife, ThinkRight.me, Iconocile, Sachin Tendulkar’s 100MB, Playizzon, Mela, Real Fantasy 11, JetPay, VI Tunes, and JobDost.
UI/UX Trainer
Felix-ITs
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 (5 months)
Delivered hands-on training and workshops on UX principles, prototyping, and design tools, guiding students through projects and portfolio development to improve career readiness.
Product & UI/UX Designer
Self Employed
Apr 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Designed mobile and web interfaces, UX flows, and visual branding for clients in gaming, lifestyle, and business, improving usability and engagement through iterative testing.
Claims Assessor
Cholamandalam MS
Jul 2016 - Feb 2017 (7 months)
Conducted inspections and assessments for insurance claims, prepared reports, and coordinated claim resolution across multiple locations to ensure timely settlements.
UI & Graphic Designer
Satvwa.com
Aug 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 6 months)
Designed websites, digital marketing assets, illustrations, and brand collateral, contributing to improved workflows for operations and inventory systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Felix-ITs, Pune
UI/UX Design Certification, UI/UX Design
2018 - 2018
Completed a UI/UX Design Certification at Felix-ITs in Pune in 2018, covering UX principles and practical design tools.
RTRajarambapu Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Automobile Engineering
Completed a B.Tech in Automobile Engineering at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, graduating in 2016.
Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic
Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Automobile Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Automobile Engineering, awarded in 2011.
UDUdemy
Professional Certificate(s), Generative AI / UX
Completed online courses including ChatGPT Masters: Generative AI & Prompt Engineering and UX Audits with Heuristic Evaluation.
Learntube
Professional Certificate(s), Product Management / UX Strategy
Completed courses in Product Management and Product & UX Strategy through Learntube.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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Job categories
Skills
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