Poorva Shukla

Product Designer | Design Engineer

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[email protected]

+91 7021154983

Mumbai, IN

About

Highly innovative Product Designer and Design Engineer with a strong background in creating user-centric digital experiences, augmented reality solutions, and technical content. Proven ability to drive significant improvements in user engagement, system efficiency, and brand visibility through strategic design, research, and technical implementation. Combines a deep understanding of design principles with robust coding skills to deliver impactful product solutions and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Work Experience

Product Designer

5paisa

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

Leading the end-to-end redesign of a web-based trading platform, enhancing usability and aligning design with contemporary UX trends and business goals.

  • Reconstructed the end-to-end redesign of a web-based trading platform, significantly elevating usability and increasing user engagement.
  • Spearheaded the modernization of app design, aligning solutions with contemporary UX trends and core business goals.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define vision, roadmap, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for new features.

UX Designer

Freelance

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Directed the design and delivery of five high-impact UX campaigns for major brands, reaching over 50 million users and improving conversion rates.

  • Directed the design and successful delivery of five high-impact campaigns for leading brands including Babbel, Empire Today, Secco Squared, and Colonist, reaching 50M+ users.
  • Developed user-centric design solutions that significantly improved brand engagement and optimized conversion rates for client projects.

UX Consultant and UI Designer

inHouse

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Led UX research and Google Analytics integration, driving significant improvements in user engagement and design system efficiency within agile sprints.

  • Drove Google Analytics integration and led comprehensive UX research initiatives, resulting in a 30% improvement in user engagement.
  • Launched new features biweekly within agile sprints, enabling rapid iteration and continuous product improvement.
  • Rebuilt the design system using atomic design principles, boosting efficiency for frontend, design, and QA teams by up to 50% and significantly reducing inconsistencies.

XR Designer

EcoDhaga

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

Designed and developed an immersive virtual trial room AR experience in Unity, enhancing the customer journey and buying experience.

  • Designed and developed a virtual trial room Augmented Reality (AR) experience in Unity, significantly enhancing the customer journey and buying experience.

UX Designer

Mool

May 2022 - Jun 2022

Conducted in-depth user and market research in fintech, leading to a website redesign that improved interface intuitiveness and user engagement.

  • Conducted in-depth user and market research in fintech, uncovering critical insights that informed key product decisions.
  • Led the website redesign, resulting in a more intuitive interface and increased user engagement.
  • Authored detailed functional specifications to align stakeholders and ensure seamless execution of design initiatives.

Technical Content Writer

Pepper

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

Researched and authored over 50 technical articles, effectively distilling complex concepts for diverse audiences.

  • Researched and authored 50+ technical articles, effectively distilling complex concepts into accessible content for diverse audiences.

Education

Mathematics

University of Mumbai

9.41/10

Jun 2017 - May 2020

Volunteer

Technical Mentor

Technovation

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

Guided young women coders in developing impactful projects aligned with UN SDGs.

  • Guided young women coders in developing impactful projects aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Projects

VC Deal Sourcing Extern

Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

Led secondary research to identify and evaluate high-potential startups, streamlining deal flow for igniteXL Ventures.

Social AR Designer

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

Designed and launched interactive AR lenses, garnering 10M+ impressions and engaging diverse audiences as an independent project.

Awards

Winner, Asia-level Debate Competition

Speak Up

Mar 2020

Won an Asia-level debate competition, demonstrating exceptional communication, critical thinking, and persuasive argumentation skills.

Quarter-finalist, Technovation

Technovation

Jun 2019

Developed "Treasure Height," an educational geolocation-based game, and achieved quarter-finalist standing in the Technovation challenge, showcasing innovative problem-solving.

Global Finalist, Google Code-in

Google Code-in

Jan 2019

Designed and developed 23 block coding applications in 50 days for Catrobat, demonstrating rapid development proficiency and technical aptitude as a global finalist.

Grand Finalist, Startup India

Startup India

Jan 2018

Recognized among 500+ startups for creating a prototype of an innovative mental health app, highlighting entrepreneurial vision and impactful product development.

Skills

Design

  • Product Strategy
  • User Research
  • Market Research
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Interaction Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • Design System
  • UX Writing
  • User Experience
  • User Interface

Technologies

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Three.js
  • GSAP
  • Webflow
  • Git
  • Coding

Augmented Reality

  • Unity
  • C#
  • Lens Studio
  • Spark AR Studio
  • XR Design

Content & Communication

  • Technical Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Storytelling
  • Public Speaking
  • Debate

Project Management & Strategy

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum
  • Product Roadmapping
  • KPI Definition
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Startup Strategy
  • Deal Sourcing