Hi, I’m Jithin. I design products, play a lot of sports, sketch when I can, and I’m currently heading to Melbourne.
Hi, I’m Jithin. I design products, play a lot of sports, sketch when I can, and I’m currently heading to Melbourne.
I’ve been doing this for a while now, and lately I’ve been leaning a lot into AI as a thinking partner. It helps me move faster, explore better ideas, and raise the bar on what good design can look like.
I’ve been doing this for a while now, and lately I’ve been leaning a lot into AI as a thinking partner. It helps me move faster, explore better ideas, and raise the bar on what good design can look like.
Experience
Sr. Product Designer
Sr. Product Designer
Playo · Bengaluru
Mar 2020 – Present
Mar 2020 – Present
Redesigned the slot booking experience through funnel analysis, contextual research, and journey mapping — lifting charged conversion by 28.7% and growing online GTV from ₹42L to ₹50L/month in 2 months.
Redesigned the slot booking experience through funnel analysis, contextual research, and journey mapping — lifting charged conversion by 28.7% and growing online GTV from ₹42L to ₹50L/month in 2 months.
Reframed Playo's Groups into Squads through behavioural research and information architecture redesign — driving a 15× lift in squad activity and a 98% increase in weekly joinees in 8 weeks.
Reframed Playo's Groups into Squads through behavioural research and information architecture redesign — driving a 15× lift in squad activity and a 98% increase in weekly joinees in 8 weeks.
Architected a comprehensive design system — standardising components, tokens, and documentation — reducing developer handoff time by 40%.
Architected a comprehensive design system — standardising components, tokens, and documentation — reducing developer handoff time by 40%.
Freelance Product Designer
Freelance Product Designer
JoVE · Remote
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to design a user-friendly quiz builder for an educational platform, supporting diverse question formats and an intuitive professor dashboard.
Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to design a user-friendly quiz builder for an educational platform, supporting diverse question formats and an intuitive professor dashboard.
Applied human-centred design principles throughout — the project was recognised as the Best Project of 2024, reflecting the impact of UX decisions on educational outcomes.
Applied human-centred design principles throughout — the project was recognised as the Best Project of 2024, reflecting the impact of UX decisions on educational outcomes.
Product Designer
Product Designer
Recrosoft Technologies · Bengaluru
Jan 2019 – Mar 2020
Jan 2019 – Mar 2020
Designed end-to-end UX/UI for B2B enterprise products, translating complex stakeholder requirements into intuitive, accessible interfaces through structured agile delivery.
Designed end-to-end UX/UI for B2B enterprise products, translating complex stakeholder requirements into intuitive, accessible interfaces through structured agile delivery.
Built a scalable design system that reduced design-to-development handoff time by approximately 40%, improving consistency and delivery speed across cross-functional teams.
Built a scalable design system that reduced design-to-development handoff time by approximately 40%, improving consistency and delivery speed across cross-functional teams.
Jr. Product Designer
Jr. Product Designer
TechnoRishi · Bengaluru
Jun 2017 – Dec 2018
Jun 2017 – Dec 2018
Solely responsible for designing the complete UI/UX of the company website, ensuring full responsiveness and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Solely responsible for designing the complete UI/UX of the company website, ensuring full responsiveness and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
UX Mentor
UX Mentor
Designerrs · UI UX Academy
Mentorship
Mentorship
Provided design leadership and mentored aspiring UX designers in human-centred design thinking, portfolio development, and real-world project challenges — with 10+ students placed within 2 weeks.
Provided design leadership and mentored aspiring UX designers in human-centred design thinking, portfolio development, and real-world project challenges — with 10+ students placed within 2 weeks.
Design Toolkit
Design Toolkit
Achievements & Certifications
Achievements & Certifications
Feature on Wall of Portfolios
Feature on Wall of Portfolios
Feature on Wall of Portfolios
Feature on Wall of Portfolios
Most Loved Animator on Lottiefiles
Most Loved Animator on Lottiefiles
Most Loved Animator on Lottiefiles
Most Loved Animator on Lottiefiles
Mobile User Experience Certificate From IDF
Mobile User Experience Certificate From IDF
Mobile User Experience Certificate From IDF
Mobile User Experience Certificate From IDF
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru · Equivalent to AQF Level 9
2017
2017
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru
2014
2014
Beyond the Screen
When I'm not designing or coding, you'll find me exploring the intersection of art and technology, capturing moments through a lens, or finding inspiration in the quiet details of everyday life. I believe that the best creative work comes from a life well-lived outside the digital realm.
When I'm not designing or coding, you'll find me exploring the intersection of art and technology, capturing moments through a lens, or finding inspiration in the quiet details of everyday life. I believe that the best creative work comes from a life well-lived outside the digital realm.
Achievements & Certifications
Feature on Wall of Portfolios
Feature on Wall of Portfolios
Most Loved Animator on Lottiefiles
Most Loved Animator on Lottiefiles
Mobile User Experience Certificate From IDF
Mobile User Experience Certificate From IDF
Want to get in touch? I'd love to connect with you!
Want to get in touch? I'd love to connect with you!
Always up for collaborations, conversations, or maybe even a game
Always up for collaborations, conversations, or maybe even a game
jithinpankaj@gmail.com
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