# Nayan Gavand > Senior UI/UX Designer @ Apple Inc Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/nayangavand At Pacific Gas and Electric Company, my focus is on leading design initiatives that enhance user interaction and satisfaction. My competencies in UX design, qualitative research, and interface design have been pivotal in developing successful in-house mobile applications. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I ensure that our technical solutions align seamlessly with business needs. My recent tenure has involved engaging in daily Scrum ceremonies, product design meetings, and strategic discussions, contributing insights on cloud engineering and design best practices. The outcome is a series of user-friendly designs that not only meet but exceed our business user's expectations, reflecting my dedication to delivering exceptional digital experiences. ## Work Experience ### Senior UX/UI Designer (Apple) @ Wipro Jan 2025 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States - Responsible for the information architecture and interface design of web and mobile applications. Analyze business requirements to understand the objectives, performing in-depth process and workflow analysis. - Design and iterate on visual concepts, creating both Low-Fidelity (Lo-Fi) wireframes and High-Fidelity (Hi-Fi) mockups on a storyboard or design canvas. - Develop detailed Use Cases and Functional Specifications that guide the product development team. Establish intuitive Information Architecture (IA) and navigation to ensure a natural and user-friendly experience. - Translate the final responsive UI design into functional HTML mockups for development handoff. ### Lead UX Designer/ Researcher (Client: Yamaha Motors) @ Avenue Code Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area - Led full end-to-end user research process for multiple projects. Conducted several generative research sessions, allowing internal stakeholders to evangelize the user’s needs across the organization. - Created a user research structure and framework, which placed user research within an agile environment and reduced wasted development time by 45%. - Developed and executed visual concepts that align with brand identity and objectives. Help Established the overall "look and feel" of digital interfaces. ### Senior Product Designer/ UX Researcher. (Client: PG&E) @ Avenue Code Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area - Design-led for Inspect ED and ET, responsible & for ideating, testing, and iterating for the in-house mobile applications. - Led collaborative efforts with designers, backend developers, and testers to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation. (e.g., frameworks, use cases, design guidelines) - Actively participated in daily Scrum ceremonies, Product Design Meetings, and technology lead meetings to provide project updates, track progress, and align on future requirements, including hardware integration for business users. - Thoroughly analyzed Cloud Platform and Cloud Engineering concepts to design and develop screens across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. - Consolidated user research feedback to optimize user journeys within the product. Prioritized simplicity and intuitive workflows in the design solutions. Created a thoughtful solution with a simple workflow is always the moto in the design. - Carefully consumed the ideas and inputs given by the product managers, directors and other leaders to make the complex cloud-based product design reach the expectations. - Prioritized user needs by closely collaborating with product owners and technology partners. Created wireframes for iOS and Android applications that were informed by a deep understanding of the end user's perspective. - Facilitated workshops and meetings with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather user insights, define user goals, and collaboratively develop innovative design solutions. - Proficient in designing end-to-end products with intricate workflows, diverse scenarios, and numerous edge cases. - Delivered user flow diagrams, interaction patterns, design specs, wire-frames, information architecture, and prototypes using &emotional design methods. - Lead design discussions, and strategy sessions, and foster a user-centered approach within the team. Provide guidance, feedback, and support to help junior designers grow and develop their skills. ### Senior UX/UI Designer/ Researcher @ AgreeYa Solutions Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Folsom, California, United States - Experienced working in SaaS products, prioritized features, design them for seamless integration, and iterate based on user feedback and data. - Conducted high-level task and workflow analysis, usability evaluations with creative vision & strategy, prototype reviews, comparative product analysis, cognitive walkthroughs, and overall user research and architecture. - Created Visual Presentations using PowerPoint & InDesign to present the concepts and ideas in the meetings. - Focused on both mobile and online platforms - Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot and resolve React JS issues related to MUI and local libraries, demonstrating strong technical skills. - Organized regular meetings with UI developers to address questions, provide design updates, and ensure alignment on project goals. - Followed WCAG 2.1 guidelines & ADA Compliance standards in the designs & update them wherever necessary. ### UX/UI Designer @ AgreeYa Solutions Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Folsom Clients South Coast AQMD, Microsoft SharePoint, Quest Public Sector/ Diagnosis, Service Now - Worked on multiple projects from different clients with an Agile Safe framework to collaborate with a team of designers in developing and implementing design concepts. Participated in daily meetings with product managers and technology leads to understanding requirements and design screens for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. - Designed and created user-focused designs from low to high-fidelity wireframes using Figma and • • - - Worked on existing designs with the latest design system, including typography, iconography, and component updates. Ensured consistency by cross-checking the UI toolkit library. - Managed, created, and performed all phases of the UX process including strategy, research, analysis, design, prototyping, wireframes, production, and support. - Redesigned the Air Quality mobile app yielding a 73% increase in app downloads, a 39% increase in active users, and improved the app star ratings from 2.9 to 4.8. (Platforms: iPhone, Android, iPad and Apple Watch). - Designed & developed micro-interactions and motions by using Principle, HTML, and After Effects. - Designed and delivered wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces. ### Mid Interaction Designer (Client: HP) @ Insight Global Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Palo Alto, CA - Elevated the user experience for HP's flagship software, reaching 22 million users globally. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, conduct user research, and translate insights into innovative design solutions.Keep up-to-date with the latest WCAG guidelines and best practices. - Worked with a Team of designers and Work collaboratively within an Agile process with; other UX designers, digital designers, product owners, project managers, UI and developers. - Lead the design process from concept to launch, delivering high-fidelity mockups and prototypes. Optimized software and hardware interactions, ensuring seamless user journeys across desktop and mobile platforms. - Prioritized user needs by identifying pain points and conducting thorough user research. Collaborated with stakeholders to align on project goals and redefined task flows to create efficient and intuitive user experiences. Designed and developed interactive prototypes using UXPin, Balsamiq, Invision, and Axure. - Worked closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation and educated end-users to maximize product adoption. - Developed and created innovative concepts in keeping with the strategic positioning of products. Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline development processes and deliver high-quality products on time. - Utilized design tools like Sketch, Photoshop, and HTML/CSS to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. - Contributed to the development of VR experiences, conducting testing and providing design guidance. Mentored junior designers and fostered a culture of design excellence. ### UX/UI Designer (Researcher) @ Zikher Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area - Collaborating with UX Designers, Content Strategists, Producers, and Researchers on multi device experiences for online financial education, product information, tools, and applications. - Created and executed long-term visual direction for clients’ products and brands through a universal visual language, best practices, and custom tools. - Partnered with Bankers, product managers, project managers, developers, business analysts, legal/compliance, and more - Analyze user data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform design decisions. Understand complex problems and solve them with simple, industry-leading user interface design solutions. - Developed creative UX design and documentation through flowcharts, Prototypes, and user interface studies; also performed UI design, testing, and production. Developed wireframes, interface mockups, and prototypes by using the sketch, and Balsamic etc. - Organized and structure information in a clear and intuitive way to enhance user experience. Developed information hierarchies, sitemaps, and user flows to guide the user journey. - Design a streamlined application process that minimizes friction and reduces drop-off rates. Break down the application process into smaller, manageable steps. - Lead a series of projects and complex programs. - Present the entire experience to large groups or senior leaders. - Participate in early discovery work that helps to determine future strategy. - Advocate for change that enhances customer experience and improves process. Define and deploy design strategies ### UI/UX designer, Visualizer & Graphic designer @ Digital Picasso Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Mumbai Area, India • Work with the core UX/UI designers' team consisting of in-house as well as client projects • Designed multiple mobile applications for Android and iOS platform • UI/UX design for web/mobile (IOS and Android) • Restructured the information architecture of a data analytics website • Developed concepts and proposed applications based on brainstorming sessions ### Graphic Designer @ As freelacer Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 Through my 6 years as a design professional, I have gained a good reputation for my attention to detail on the usability aspects of websites. • Professional UX/ UI knowledge. Using usability knowledge and user testing experience to create a user-friendly flowchart, wireframe, mock-up, and UI prototype. • Ability to create an information architecture, wire-frames, sitemap, flowcharts, graphic user interface, and interactive prototype. • Developed concepts and proposed applications based on brainstorming sessions Proficient in design applications with the strong visual design. ## Education ### Master’s Degree in Web Design And New Media Academy of Art University ### Bachlore's in Fine Arts in Commercial Art Rachana sansad college of applied art and craft ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nayangavand - Portfolio: http://nayangavand.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/nayangavand JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/nayangavand/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13