# Lakshmi Kumar > Director, Product Design at DocuSign Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/lakshmikumar I’m passionate about building teams and products that make technology not just functional, but magical. With 18 years of industry experience, including 10 years in leadership, I specialize in creating intuitive, delightful user experiences that drive business success. Whether scaling an existing product or pioneering something entirely new, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and a deep commitment to nurturing high-performing teams. My focus is on clearing obstacles so people, processes, and products can truly thrive. I believe in infusing work with playfulness, candid feedback, and a strong work-life balance. By fostering a safe and dynamic environment, I empower teams to push boundaries and drive innovation. ## Work Experience ### Director of Product Design @ Docusign Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior Manager, Product Design @ Docusign Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area I joined DocuSign to lead the Enterprise design team for our flagship eSignature product. Since then, my role has expanded to oversee all agreement creation experiences across the company. I've been responsible for several big product launches along the way. We’re currently designing new while reimagining existing experiences, with the goal of delivering a transformative vision. This journey has been marked by scaling brilliant, high performing teams, nurturing leaders, and, most importantly, a relentless focus on meeting the needs of over a million customers. ### Product Design Manager @ Docusign Jan 2019 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California ### Product Design Manager @ Satmetrix Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area I joined Satmetrix, a startup where I not only designed a product from the ground up but also built my first design and research team. In just four years, we went from concept to launch, ultimately leading to the company’s acquisition by a public company—a milestone achievement. This experience was pivotal, deepening my understanding of design leadership and revealing how design can drive impact across an entire organization, far beyond just the product team. ### Senior Product Designer @ Satmetrix Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Design & Research Assistant @ Carnegie Mellon University Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Greater Pittsburgh Area I designed the website and digital artifacts for Carnegie Mellon’s Product Development program. ### Product Designer @ Cisco Systems Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 I played a pivotal role in designing key applications for a smart city in South Korea, including a self-service portal and a home tutoring application. ### Product Designer @ Infosys Technologies Ltd Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 I designed for several greenfield projects, including data visualizations for mobile phones, content navigation for television, a collaboration tool for desktops, and kiosks tailored for rural farmers. ### Intern @ National Institute of Design Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 With funding from the Ford Foundation, I developed conceptual designs for information-rich environments. ## Education ### Master's Degree in Product Development Carnegie Mellon University ### Master's Diploma in New Media Design National Institute of Design ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and Media Studies Manipal Academy of Higher Education ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-kumar-sfo --- Source: https://flows.cv/lakshmikumar JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/lakshmikumar/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13