Yogi Naraine

yoginaraine.com

I’m a senior digital designer and the founder of Declaration.net based in Brooklyn, New York. Over the past 20 years, I honed my design skillset in New York City at award-winning agencies such as R/GA, Droga5, and Ogilvy. As years passed, my focus pivoted towards entrepreneurship and digital products that create positive social impact.

Founder & CEO | Declaration.net Jan 2016-Current

• Spearheaded end-to-end design and development of mobile and web applications, collaborating with international teams to deliver high-value, user-centric experiences.
• Specialized in rapid prototyping and iterative Quality Assurance testing, ensuring product excellence and alignment with user needs.
• Crafted premium pitch decks with data-driven insights and visual storytelling to secure high-stakes client and partnership agreements.
• Managed the complete lifecycle of the corporate website, from initial concept to ongoing maintenance, while establishing robust visual systems.
• Excelled in agile problem-solving methodologies to optimize user experience, employing a strategic approach to product development that aligns with both user needs and business objectives.
• Influenced high-level strategic decisions through a deep understanding of user needs, market trends, and scalability considerations.
• Provided comprehensive administrative support to development teams and CTO, streamlining operations and facilitating efficient workflows.
• Managed investor, stakeholder, and sales lead calendars, optimizing time allocation and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
• Continuously updated expertise in emerging technologies and trends in interaction design, informing innovative, cutting-edge solutions.
• Utilized a suite of project management and collaboration tools, including Asana, Dropbox, and Slack, to coordinate tasks and maintain effective communication.
• Oversaw compliance and legal aspects of business operations, mitigating risk and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Administered a global file and database structure for data integrity and accessibility, and leveraged Mail Chimp, Keynote, Invision, and Zapier for efficient sales material distribution.

Assoc. Creative Director / Sr. Art Director | R/GA + Atmosphere BBDO + Ogilvy + Y&R + Drogga5 + Rebellion Design Jun 2003-Jan 2016

• Led a multidisciplinary team to design an award-winning Emirates.com site, generating $9M daily. Employed strong UX principles and established comprehensive visual design systems.
• Managed the complete design overhaul of VisitDubai.com within 2 weeks in Sofia, leveraging strategic product thinking to deliver a user-centric and visually compelling experience.
• Collaborated closely with the CEO to create business decks tailored for elite clientele, incorporating design elements that effectively communicated strategic objectives.
• Maintained key relationships with CTOs, Creative Directors, and Clients, coordinating various tasks to ensure seamless product design and development processes.
• Played a pivotal role in the brand relaunches of Emirates.com, VisitDubai.com, eBay, and the 2012 Visa Olympics, focusing on cohesive and innovative product design.
• Contributed to the design of the Panama President's campaign logo, applying design principles that aligned with the campaign's overall strategic messaging.
• Orchestrated internal presentations and pitches, employing high-quality design elements to engage premier clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Directed high-profile photoshoots for Emirates in Dubai and Boeing in Seattle, ensuring the visual assets were aligned with product design requirements.
• Engaged with top-tier clients such as Emirates Airlines, VisitDubai, Visa Olympics, eBay, Monster.com, NFL, Xbox, FedEx, Citi, and Home Depot, focusing on delivering exceptional product design solutions

University of North Carolina at Charlotte