Kiran

Aspiring UX/UI Designer with a strong foundation in animation and visual communication and a passion for intuitive, user-centered design. Currently pursuing a Master's in User Experience and Interaction Design, with experience in e-commerce, AI research, and app prototyping. Skilled in Figma, Adobe XD, and front-end tools, blending research and creativity to craft engaging digital experiences.

Product Designer - Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia, PA

(2024-08 - 2026-05)

• Led end-to-end UX design across 5+ product and research-driven projects spanning SaaS, wellness, and accessibility focused platforms, from discovery to high-fidelity prototyping.
• Conducted 25+ user interviews and 15+ moderated usability testing sessions, synthesizing findings into personas, journey maps, and opportunity areas that improved task success rates by 30% across iterations.

Digital Content Strategist - Thomas Jefferson University Athletics - Philadelphia, PA

(2025-09 - 2026-05)

• Designed and published digital content for the Jefferson Men's Soccer Instagram platform, focusing on audience engagement, usability, and storytelling across posts, reels, and stories.
• Collaborated with coaches, athletes, and the athletics communications team to ensure content aligned with brand guidelines, communication goals, and audience expectations.
• Created game-day graphics, live score updates, player announcements, and highlight visuals, ensuring information was easy to understand and visually consistent with team branding.

Master's - User Experience and Interaction Design - Thomas Jefferson University (2024-08 - 2026-05)

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation & VFX - Koneru Lakshmaiah University (2016-06 - 2020-05)