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Jyoti P. Sondagar

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

A designer with 5+ years of extensive experience crafting impactful user-centric solutions spanning product, interaction design, and research domains. Demonstrated success in enhancing efficiency, forging strategic partnerships, and boosting lead generation. Proficient in driving innovation, prototyping, and conducting user testing to drive successful design endeavors.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Strategist Lead

Dynamic Build
New York, USA
09.2022 - Current
  • Utilized user interaction insights from A/B tests, clarity, and amplitude to optimize website navigation, information architecture, and content structure, resulting in a 50% decrease in page abandonment as well as increased leads
  • Created user-friendly designs for web interfaces, email templates, and campaign materials that adhere to industry standards
  • Achieved a 65% increase in project execution efficiency through thorough planning, establishing clear objectives, regular budget reviews, and effective implementation of identified enhancements.
  • Maintained client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, providing timely updates, and preemptively addressing inquiries, resulting in strengthened client relationships that led to a 60% repeat business rate.

Incorporating internship experience from June 2022 to August 2022

Design Strategist & Researcher

NASA
New York, USA
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Conducted a thorough analysis of problem statements, identifying global space advancements and emerging collaborative patterns.
  • Leveraged insights to drive advancements in the space economy, establishing B2B collaborations and ensuring.
  • Initiated and implemented a B2B networking space expo prototype, enhancing collaboration among diverse stakeholders in order to advance the development of the Lower Earth Orbit (LEO).
  • Facilitated seamless coordination and communication between NASA and Parsons School of Design.

NASA X Parsons School of Design collaborative project for MS Strategic Design Management. Presented to NASA.

Lead Designer & Researcher

Prestige Metals
Remote
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making to create a strategic product roadmap that led to a 40% increase in customer retention.
  • Headed team effort to improve the user experience by conducting collaborative usability testing on flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
  • Spearheaded the creation and implementation of a cutting-edge user-centered platform, working closely with 20 stakeholders to ensure successful research and testing.

Lead Designer

SR+A
Mumbai, India
09.2013 - 11.2015
  • Facilitated a cross-functional team of 10+ professionals to deliver successful interior design projects on time and within budget.
  • Coordinated design integration for 25 buildings within a comprehensive town planning project, maintaining visual cohesiveness and enhancing the interior aesthetic.
  • Embedded design thinking principles to create a user-centric and impactful visual language for the organization.

Senior Designer

Parthenon Architects
Mumbai, India
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Executed design development for 5+ interior projects, working closely with clients to understand their preferences and budgets.
  • Elevated 30% efficiency and accelerated the design process by controlling the distinctive design execution methodologies.
  • Implemented an efficient project-tracking design system by analyzing data, facilitating collaborative design thinking workshops, and incorporating subcontractor feedback, leading to a 40% enhancement in project timelines and success rates.

Education

Master of Science in Strategic Design and Management -

Parsons School of Design

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design -

NSID - Saurashtra University

Skills

  • User-centric Project Governance
  • Design Research & Management
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Stakeholder Engagements
  • B2B Networking & Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution

Projects

  • Canadian Government: Crafted strategies and prototypes to engage and inform various departments of the Canadian Government about implementing the innovative “Experimentation” initiative. Presented to the Canadian government.
  • Hopdesk (WFH Furniture Platform): Analyzed and prototyped web user interfaces catering to internal inventory management, remote workforce control, and trend analysis. Employed user experience research leveraging data analytics to develop wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, sketches, and prototypes. Hopdesk X Parsons collaborative project.
  • No Waste Land (Capstone Project): Researched, strategized, and prototyped a web-based user interface solution for both B2B and B2C audiences, aimed at tackling the global e-waste challenges, and promoting sustainable e-waste handling practices in a growing economy. Applied in-depth design research methodologies, including stakeholder and expert interviews, to inform the creation of effective strategies and prototypes.
  • GDSC Challenge: Conducted user-centric research, devised strategies, and developed a prototype for a user interface solution targeting one of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, leveraging Google technology.
  • Urban Design Project: Contributed to a research project focusing on the Urban Design Project, specifically exploring India’s future architectural design. The project culminated in a recognition and exhibition at ARCAM Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Skills

● Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)● Figma ● HTML ● CSS ● Keynote ● AutoCAD ● 3DS max ● Sketch ● Miro ● Qualitative/Quantitative Research ● Usability testing ● Task Analysis ● Design Thinking ● Data Visualization ● Product Strategy ● User Interviews ● Persona Identification ● Information Architecture ● Interaction Design ● Storytelling ● Empathy maps ● Prototyping ● Wireframes ● A/B Testing ● Workshop

Timeline

Design Strategist Lead

Dynamic Build
09.2022 - Current

Design Strategist & Researcher

NASA
01.2022 - 04.2022

Lead Designer & Researcher

Prestige Metals
06.2017 - 06.2020

Lead Designer

SR+A
09.2013 - 11.2015

Senior Designer

Parthenon Architects
08.2011 - 08.2013

Master of Science in Strategic Design and Management -

Parsons School of Design

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design -

NSID - Saurashtra University
Jyoti P. Sondagar