Work Experience
Product Designer, CreateXP
**** – Present
Designer Architect, Public Works Department, Government of India 2017 – 2023
Assistant Professor, NITTE Institute of Architecture, Mangalore, India 2016 – 2017
Led UX strategy and design for a diverse range of cross-platform applications including AI web apps, mobile apps, CRM systems, portfolios, and landing pages.
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Directly managed stakeholder collaboration on projects, supervised direct reports, and helped implement a rigorous user- centered design process to effectively manage critical milestones for project delivery.
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Conducted full-cycle UX research and design for various SaaS projects, including KPI definition, empathy mapping, user journey mapping, information architecture, usability testing, affinity mapping, wireframing, and high-fidelity prototyping.
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Developed and executed brand strategies for various clients, integrating business objectives, market insights, and design thinking to build differentiated and impactful brands.
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Independently authored and curated a comprehensive UI UX guide documenting key learnings and insights gathered during my career transition, providing a valuable resource for aspiring and practicing designers.
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Transformative Initiatives & Design Leadership: Served as a gazetted officer architect, leading high-profile architectural projects with significant economic impact, including three large-scale initiatives handpicked by the Chief Minister, contributing to the state's $1 trillion economy goal.
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Process Optimization & Technical Acumen: Pioneered advanced architectural software (e.g., BIM), reducing project drafting time by 40% and design errors by 20%.
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Managerial Background: Managed projects and teams, fostering strong leadership, team coordination, and decision- making abilities.
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• Research & Innovation: Presented independent research on fenestration systems at BS 2019, Rome, Italy.
• Delivered comprehensive architectural instruction and introduced digital tools for remote learning.
• Developed and formalized architectural syllabi focusing on sustainability and community engagement. AKRITI SINGH
User Experience & Product Designer
akritisingh.com *******@***********.*** linkedin.com/in/akritisingh2591 +1-408-***-****
San Jose, CA, USA
Education
Google - UX Design Professional Certification
August 2024
Product School - Product Manager Certification
August 2024
Master of Architecture
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
July 2016
Concentration: Sustainability in Built Environment, Advanced Building Techniques and Mega Structures.
Bachelor of Architecture
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Uttar Pradesh, India
June 2014
Gold Medalist; Ranked 7th out of approx. 2500 students. Skills
User Experience (UX) Design User Interface (UI) Design Product Management Information Architecture
User Research Usability Testing Wireframing
Prototyping Interaction Design Mobile App Design
Web Design Journey Mapping Persona Development
Agile Methodologies SaaS Product Design Figma
Adobe XD Photoshop Illustrator Adobe Express
Premiere Pro Sketch Canva Miro Jira
Strategic Planning Project Management Leadership
Team Collaboration Stakeholder Management
Communication Problem-Solving Design Thinking
Authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship required.