Cynthia Prabhakar

Accomplished Lead UX Designer with 14+ years of experience, including 10+ years in UX design. Deliver strategic, user-centered solutions for native and web platforms. Manage design initiatives, allocate resources, and lead cross-functional teams. Expert in translating complex business requirements into intuitive designs using user research, prototyping, usability testing, and design systems. Skilled in facilitating agile workflows, conducting standup, and breaking down projects into story points. Recognized for fostering team collaboration, mentoring designers, and setting high-quality design standards. Adept at aligning deliverables with user needs and business objectives for on-time delivery in SaaS, B2B, and B2C environments. Proficient in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and Axure RP. Proven ability to inspire and manage teams in dynamic environments. Reliable team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

• Gather design requirements from clients/SMEs, run end-to-end UX research, and identify user stories and problem statements. Apply UX best practices through competitive analysis, market trends, usability testing, etc.
• Spearhead design efforts throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptualization to implementation, delivering user-friendly wireframes, mock-ups, and other essential design outputs.
• Employ a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand user needs, market trends, and potential pain points.
• Build, curate, and evolve design component libraries while collaborating with designers to inspire them in design pattern decisions.
• Design responsive and adaptive interfaces, ensuring usability and aesthetic appeal across multiple devices and screen sizes.
• Define and implement design strategies that leverage user insights to enhance usability, accessibility, and overall product performance. Organize and manage sprints, prioritize design initiatives, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Advocate user-centric solutions to the stakeholders for enhanced experiences, emphasizing user research and collaboration and to evangelize integrating user feedback early into the design process for value-driven outcomes.
• Actively contribute to design critiques, offering and incorporating feedback to refine and optimize user experiences.
• Oversee end-to-end design processes, ensuring that the final products not only meet but exceed user expectations while adhering to timelines and business objectives.
• Act as an advocate for user-centered design, ensuring user feedback is incorporated at every critical stage of the design process.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, translating complex business requirements into intuitive, effective design solutions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior UX designers, fostering professional growth and maintaining high productivity within the team.
• Leverage Agile methodologies, utilizing tools like JIRA and Confluence to streamline project management, design processes, and documentation.
• Organize and manage sprints, prioritize design initiatives, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)

• Gather design requirements from clients/SMEs, run end-to-end UX research, and identify user stories and problem statements. Apply UX best practices through competitive analysis, market trends, usability testing, etc.
• Spearhead design efforts throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptualization to implementation, delivering user-friendly wireframes, mock-ups, and other essential design outputs.
• Employ a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand user needs, market trends, and potential pain points.
• Build, curate, and evolve design component libraries while collaborating with designers to inspire them in design pattern decisions.
• Design responsive and adaptive interfaces, ensuring usability and aesthetic appeal across multiple devices and screen sizes.
• Define and implement design strategies that leverage user insights to enhance usability, accessibility, and overall product performance. Organize and manage sprints, prioritize design initiatives, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Advocate user-centric solutions to the stakeholders for enhanced experiences, emphasizing user research and collaboration and to evangelize integrating user feedback early into the design process for value-driven outcomes.
• Actively contribute to design critiques, offering and incorporating feedback to refine and optimize user experiences.
• Oversee end-to-end design processes, ensuring that the final products not only meet but exceed user expectations while adhering to timelines and business objectives.
• Act as an advocate for user-centered design, ensuring user feedback is incorporated at every critical stage of the design process.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, translating complex business requirements into intuitive, effective design solutions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior UX designers, fostering professional growth and maintaining high productivity within the team.
• Leverage Agile methodologies, utilizing tools like JIRA and Confluence to streamline project management, design processes, and documentation.
• Organize and manage sprints, prioritize design initiatives, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)