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Chandigarh, India

Chandigarh, India

Shaina Kalia.

Shaina Kalia.

Shaina Kalia.

Senior UX/Product Designer specializing in complex workflows, clarity at scale, and decision-heavy systems.

Senior UX/Product Designer specializing in complex workflows, clarity at scale, and decision-heavy systems.

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Capabilities

I work across brand, web, mobile and product design to help start-ups communicate clearly and scale with confidence, alongside mentoring designers and leading design education initiatives.

Design systems

Design systems

Websites

Websites

Apps

Apps

Campaigns

Campaigns

Social Assets

Social Assets

Slide Decks

Slide Decks

Work experience

5+ years in the creative
insomnia space

5+ years in the creative
insomnia space

5+ years in the creative
insomnia space

Chitkara Design School - Punjab, India

UX Design Lead & Assistant Professor

Feb 2025-Present

Industry-aligned design leadership role focused on mentoring designers and bridging academic learning with real-world product design practices. Led end-to-end UX research and design projects aligned with real-world product constraints, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Collaborated with industry experts to design curriculum and project briefs reflecting current UX, product, and AI-driven design practices. Mentored 80+ B.Des and M.Des students on applying UX research, interaction design, and visual design to portfolio-ready projects. Guided students on using AI tools to support design workflows, including designing dashboards, leveraging AI-assisted research, and conceptualizing AI agents and agentlike user experiences.

Chitkara Design School - Punjab, India

UX Design Lead & Assistant Professor

Feb 2025-Present

Industry-aligned design leadership role focused on mentoring designers and bridging academic learning with real-world product design practices. Led end-to-end UX research and design projects aligned with real-world product constraints, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Collaborated with industry experts to design curriculum and project briefs reflecting current UX, product, and AI-driven design practices. Mentored 80+ B.Des and M.Des students on applying UX research, interaction design, and visual design to portfolio-ready projects. Guided students on using AI tools to support design workflows, including designing dashboards, leveraging AI-assisted research, and conceptualizing AI agents and agentlike user experiences.

Fluidesigns - Mumbai,India

Lead UX Designer (Freelance / Contract)

Sept 2024 - Jan 2025

Freelance UX/UI design role delivering research-driven solutions for SaaS and AI-enabled platforms. Led UX research and design for platforms including Pebble AI and HRMS systems, covering user interviews, usability testing, and information architecture. Synthesized qualitative insights using thematic analysis and affinity mapping to inform product decisions and UX direction. Designed user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes aligned with business goals and technical constraints. Collaborated directly with stakeholders and mentored junior designers to deliver research-backed, production-ready UX solutions under real-world constraints.

Fluidesigns - Mumbai,India

Lead UX Designer (Freelance / Contract)

Sept 2024 - Jan 2025

Freelance UX/UI design role delivering research-driven solutions for SaaS and AI-enabled platforms. Led UX research and design for platforms including Pebble AI and HRMS systems, covering user interviews, usability testing, and information architecture. Synthesized qualitative insights using thematic analysis and affinity mapping to inform product decisions and UX direction. Designed user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes aligned with business goals and technical constraints. Collaborated directly with stakeholders and mentored junior designers to deliver research-backed, production-ready UX solutions under real-world constraints.

Collins Aerospace - Hyderbad, India

UX/UI Designer & Researcher

Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

Product design role focused on internal enterprise platforms supporting analytics, DevOps, e-commerce, and contractor management workflows. Owned end-to-end UX design for multiple internal platforms, translating complex data and high-cognitive-load workflows into clear, usable interfaces. Led discovery through stakeholder interviews, usability testing, and surveys to identify workflow bottlenecks and inform product direction. Designed information architecture, interaction flows, and high-fidelity UI for web applications used by cross-functional teams. Partnered closely with engineering teams to ship production-ready designs within agile environments, balancing usability, quality, and delivery speed. Mentored a small design team, fostering consistent UX practices, documentation, and design quality.

Collins Aerospace - Hyderbad, India

UX/UI Designer & Researcher

Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

Product design role focused on internal enterprise platforms supporting analytics, DevOps, e-commerce, and contractor management workflows. Owned end-to-end UX design for multiple internal platforms, translating complex data and high-cognitive-load workflows into clear, usable interfaces. Led discovery through stakeholder interviews, usability testing, and surveys to identify workflow bottlenecks and inform product direction. Designed information architecture, interaction flows, and high-fidelity UI for web applications used by cross-functional teams. Partnered closely with engineering teams to ship production-ready designs within agile environments, balancing usability, quality, and delivery speed. Mentored a small design team, fostering consistent UX practices, documentation, and design quality.

Code Brew Labs - Chandigarh, India

UX/UI Designer

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

ed end-to-end UX/UI design for Naqqe, a global mental health application, with a focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and engagement. Conducted user interviews, stakeholder workshops, and competitive analysis to define personas, journeys, and design hypotheses. Designed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes in Figma, iterating based on usability feedback.

Code Brew Labs - Chandigarh, India

UX/UI Designer

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

ed end-to-end UX/UI design for Naqqe, a global mental health application, with a focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and engagement. Conducted user interviews, stakeholder workshops, and competitive analysis to define personas, journeys, and design hypotheses. Designed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes in Figma, iterating based on usability feedback.

Zessta Software Pvt. Ltd - Hyderabad, India

UX Designer (Freelance / Contract)

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Delivered UX/UI solutions for mobile applications serving local and international clients. Conducted stakeholder interviews, user surveys, and heuristic evaluations to define design direction. Designed wireframes and prototypes tailored to regional behavior patterns and cultural contexts.

Zessta Software Pvt. Ltd - Hyderabad, India

UX Designer (Freelance / Contract)

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Delivered UX/UI solutions for mobile applications serving local and international clients. Conducted stakeholder interviews, user surveys, and heuristic evaluations to define design direction. Designed wireframes and prototypes tailored to regional behavior patterns and cultural contexts.

AICTE - New Delhi, India

UX/UI Intern

July 2020 - Jan 2021

Designed web and mobile UI assets to improve usability and visual consistency of the AICTE Internship platform. Created posters, graphics, and icons for AICTE and Indian Railways. Contributed content and blogs supporting UX-driven communication initiatives.

AICTE - New Delhi, India

UX/UI Intern

July 2020 - Jan 2021

Designed web and mobile UI assets to improve usability and visual consistency of the AICTE Internship platform. Created posters, graphics, and icons for AICTE and Indian Railways. Contributed content and blogs supporting UX-driven communication initiatives.

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