Namitha Chegu
Designer in Toronto, ON, Canada
Member since November 28, 2022
Namitha is a UI/UX designer who specializes in creating visually appealing designs using software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma. Her experience includes working with designers, developers, product owners, and project managers to develop cohesive and effective designs. Her ability to make correct design decisions is based on her experience working independently and in team structures on projects.
Namitha is now available for hire
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Digital Design
Employment
UI/UX Designer
2021 - PRESENTAvaya- Designed for contact center as a service (CCaaS), a team collaboration platform called Avaya Spaces for mobile and web applications.
- Designed a browser-based application for a unified communications as a service (UCaaS) product. The app is Avaya Workspaces, and contact center agents use it to handle inbound customer interactions.
- Produced design conceptual models using storyboards, flow charts, sitemaps, sketches, low- and high-fidelity wireframes, and interactive prototypes to ensure business, brand, and user goals were met.
- Created and adhered to design system UX and UI library styles and standards.
- Developed complex design features from the concept level to production and post-launch evaluation.
- Maintained awareness of current trends in technology, design, and user experience to identify opportunities to enhance products and global design systems.
- Participated in feature grooming and scrum calls with senior management and the development team weekly.
- Participated in front-end development demos to ensure the UX design achieved design goals and met end-user needs.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX)Full-stack UI/UX Designer
2021 - 2021Aider- Designed an end-to-end iOS on-demand service application.
- Conducted design cycle, including research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and UI design to build early prototyping.
- Led brand development, including logo design and style.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX)Full-stack UI/UX Designer
2020 - 2020South End Pharma- Designed a responsive pharmaceutical website for a local pharmacy store.
- Conducted intensive research, strategy, interaction design, prototyping, UI design, branding, and mockups.
- Redesigned the brand's logo that represents the brand's identity and values.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX)Apparel Designer
2018 - 2020Nygard International- Participated in monthly meetings with clients and helped develop concepts and designs for new collection lines.
- Produced large volumes of trend-driven styles under tight deadlines.
- Conducted usability testing and communicated feedback to stakeholders to correct issues in prototypes.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX)Apparel Designer
2016 - 2017Harmony Silks Private- Identified and implemented product requirements and design goals, from concept to prototype, in collaboration with the product design team.
- Assessed potential production, quality, cost, and design issues and made appropriate recommendations while maintaining brand aesthetics.
- Oversaw the production of designs, including carrying out fittings, determining prices, and managing marketing.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX)Apparel Designer
2014 - 2015Aditya Birla Group- Collaborated with team members to select seasonal themes, edit lines, and create new concepts.
- Conducted market research to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques and sought design inspiration.
- Developed and implemented men's biker clothing. Handled all phases of product development, from initial sketches, color stories, prints, fabric development, sourcing, and working with the production unit.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX)
Education
- Diploma in Art and Design2010 - 2013Srishti School of Art and Design - Bangalore, India
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration2007 - 2010Christ University - Bangalore, India
Certifications
- UI/UX DesignJANUARY 2021 - PRESENTDesign Lab
- UX AcademyOCTOBER 2020 - PRESENTDesign Lab
Experience
- Adobe Illustrator6 years
- Visual Design6 years
- Adobe Photoshop6 years
- User Experience (UX)3 years
- User Interface (UI)3 years
- Wireframing2 years
- Figma2 years
- Information Architecture (IA)2 years
