Rehan Sheikh

Product Design Lead with 10 years of experience crafting user-centric digital products across SaaS, web, and mobile platforms. Strong in UX strategy, UI design, and design systems, with proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams. Skilled in direct client communication across the USA, Dubai, UK, Australia, and more, aligning business goals with user needs through effective discovery and feedback sessions

Product Design Lead at Coding Cops (2024-12 – Present)

Led a team of UI/UX Designers, overseeing end-to-end design processes and delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business goals and user needs.

• Led a team UI/UX Designers, overseeing end-to-end design processes and delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business goals and user needs.
• Directed UX/UI strategy for 5 major clients, building strong relationships, leading product discovery workshops, and presenting user-centered design solutions.
• Drove product discovery by identifying user pain points, defining personas and journeys, and aligning product vision with stakeholders.
• Facilitated client meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder workshops to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Developed and delivered UX strategies and high-fidelity UI designs, creating intuitive, polished products and compelling presentations for client buy-in.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Product Managers, Developers, and QA in Agile teams to launch scalable, user-centered solutions using design systems.

Senior Product Designer at Emblem Technologies (2023-05 – 2024-12)

Led cross-functional collaboration with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to define complex product requirements and deliver innovative, user-centered design solutions.

• Led cross-functional collaboration with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to define complex product requirements and deliver innovative, user-centered design solutions that drive business goals.
• Facilitated strategic client workshops and coordinated with development teams to ensure design feasibility, while developing and maintaining scalable design systems for multiple high-impact projects.
• Mentored and coached junior designers, led recruiting efforts by interviewing and hiring product designers, and fostered a culture of continuous learning and design excellence within the team.

Senior UI/UX & Graphic Designer at Intelliscence / ClickTap (2022-04 – 2023-05)

Designed websites, web applications, and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for diverse clients, blending rapid delivery with user-centered design principles.

• Designed websites, web applications, and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for diverse clients, blending rapid delivery with user-centered design principles to drive product success.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and project managers to ensure usability, alignment with project goals, and timely feature delivery through regular synchronization meetings.
• Contributed to product branding efforts, enhancing market presence and visual impact through cohesive and impactful graphic design solutions.

UI/UX Designer & Senior Visual Designer at Mighty Bit Studios / Grapevine Marketing (2020-11 – 2022-04)

Designed client websites and crafted social media visuals in collaboration with Grapevine Marketing (USA), enhancing user engagement and brand visibility.

• Designed client websites and crafted social media visuals in collaboration with Grapevine Marketing (USA), enhancing user engagement and brand visibility across digital platforms.
• Led the rebranding of Mighty Bit Studios, driving a comprehensive visual transformation to align the company's identity with strategic business goals.
• Participated in daily stand-ups to ensure efficient cross-functional collaboration, streamlined project workflows, and timely delivery of high-quality design assets.

Senior Visual Designer at J&H Studios (2018-12 – 2020-10)

Senior Visual Designer role

Visual Designer at Grey Circle Communication (2017-01 – 2018-11)

Created branded content and campaign visuals — foundational experience in UI and visual design.

• Created branded content and campaign visuals — foundational experience in UI and visual design.

BS in Computer Science – University of Central Punjab (2012 – 2018)