Gauravkumar Thakar
Leeds
Summary
Senior UI Designer with 8 years of real-world expertise crafting pleasing and intuitive user interfaces. Skilled in fusing strategic thinking with creativity, I have successfully led multiple design projects from inception to completion. Seeking a senior leadership after where I can leverage my wide history to deliver powerful user experiences, mentor a strong design team, and make a contribution to the strategic vision of a forward-thinking firm. eager to add a plethora of industry experience as well as a track record of excellence in producing designs that improve digital products and boost brand identification.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
Work history
Sr. UI Designer
Azilen Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Ahmedabad
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Translated project requirements into forward-thinking visual design for various platforms.
- Standardised style guides to achieving cohesive brand identity.
- Crafted wireframes, prototypes, and marketing campaigns with Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Performed user research and usability testing for various projects
- Managed lifecycle design phases from initial client brainstorming to timely project completion.
- Managed over 20 different domain projects to increase sales by 10%.
- Collaborated with agile, multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative, user-centric interfaces that meet business objectives and technical feasibility.
- Evaluated user experience data to enhance current and future products.
Sr. Creative Designer
Azilen Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Ahmedabad
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
- Sketched and diagrammed design concepts to share vision and collected feedback.
- Standardised style guides to achieve cohesive brand identity.
- Crafted wireframes, prototypes, and visuals using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe XD
- Met client deadlines through excellent workload planning and prioritisation.
Graphics Designer
Azilen Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Ahmedabad
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Created corporate branding, designing cohesive looks from logos to letterheads.
- Developed engaging marketing and promotional materials to generate revenue and grow client bases.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, colour and layout.
- Increased audience engagement with social media campaigns by developing impressive, engaging graphics.
- Managed lifecycle design phases, from initial client brainstorms to timely project completion.
UI Designer
Techgeeks Softech
Ahmedabad
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Estimated deadline to complete work and provide quotes for clients
- Developed and implemented visuals for mobile and web applications with Adobe Creative Cloud to achieve brand goals
- Worked closely with cross-functional and engineering teams to ensure proper execution of design and consistency and improved 22% sales.
Graphics Designer
Zealous System
Ahmedabad
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed engaging marketing and promotional materials to generate revenue and grow client bases.
- Increased audience engagement with social media campaigns by developing impressive, engaging graphics.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, colour and layout.
- Increased 20% client retention by delivering bespoke graphics packages to exact customer demands.
UI designer
LiveBird Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Worked on different products like audio recorders, voice recorder, file manager and contacts groups for iOS native mobile applications.
- Established project milestones and ensured all team members were well-prepared to meet deadlines.
- Improved product download by 8% over the App Store.
- Translated project requirements into forward-thinking visual designs.
- Performed thorough testing and analysis to eliminate error and risk.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
India 06/2010 - 06/2013
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)
India 06/2007 - 04/2010
Skills
UI/UX:
- Design Thinking
- User Research
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Interaction Design
- Usability Testing
- Iconography
- Responsive Design
Design & Editing:
- Figma
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Premier Pro (Basic)
- HTML & CSS (Basic)
Soft Skills:
- Brainstorming
- Punctuality
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Sr. UI Designer
Azilen Technologies Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - 10.2023
Sr. Creative Designer
Azilen Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2019 - 03.2023
Graphics Designer
Azilen Technologies Pvt. Ltd
12.2016 - 10.2019
UI Designer
Techgeeks Softech
05.2016 - 11.2016
Graphics Designer
Zealous System
07.2015 - 04.2016
UI designer
LiveBird Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Computer Applications - Computer
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
06/2010 - 06/2013
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)
06/2007 - 04/2010
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
Certification
- Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design - April 2023 | Google
- UX Design Essentials - Adobe XD UI UX Design - October 2022 | Udemy
- DESIGN RULES: Principles + Practices for Great UI Design - May 2020 | Udemy
Interests
Music, Gaming, Travelling, Sketching, Photography
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