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Rutuja Nirgun

UX Designer | Product Designer | M.Des UX ’26 | Accessibility-Focused (WCAG) | AI-Integrated Design | Design thinking | Usability Testing | Figma | Prototyping | Responsive & adaptive design | HTML & CSS

Pune District

2+ years of work experience

Auriquant
Nov 20256 mosApr 2026

Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Conducted UX research to identify user needs, market trends, and behavioral patterns across real estate, e-commerce, and emerging technology domains. Defined information architecture for the entire websites, including user flows and edge-case scenarios for real-world usage. Designed responsive user interfaces for web and mobile platforms, ensuring visual consistency and usability. Collaborated closely with developers to deliver end-to-end design solutions from concept to implementation.
BTS
Dec 20238 mosJul 2024

Hybrid

Led UI design and front-end implementation for 30+ EdTech, FinTech, Healthcare and business-focused digital products, translating business requirements into user-centred design solutions. Conducted user research, A/B testing, and usability testing to validate design decisions and improve user experience. Created wireframes, 20+ interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma and Axure RP 9 to streamline user flows and accelerate design review and feedback cycles. Implemented and maintained design system components while applying CSS to ensure a consistent visual language across platforms, adhering to brand guidelines and enabling efficient design-to development handoff. Designed interfaces following WCAG accessibility standards to ensure inclusive and usable experiences. Collaborated closely with product managers, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to align design outcomes with product goals and technical feasibility.
BTS
Dec 20221 yr 1 moDec 2023

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

BTS
Jun 20226 mosNov 2022

Hybrid

Untitled Creative Agency
Jul 20206 mosDec 2020

Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Delivered brand design solutions for 10+ startups, including logos, packaging, and marketing materials to boost their market presence and brand recognition. Produced adaptive design assets for web and social media using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, maintaining design consistency across all touchpoints and achieving 100% client satisfaction. Streamlined digital asset creation workflows, standardised visual language, and revitalised outdated branding for client-facing materials.

Rutuja’s AI Stack

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gemini
lovable
lovable
openai
openai
perplexity
perplexity

Education

Ajeenkya DY Patil University

Master of Design - M.Des, User Experience Design - UX

Ajeenkya DY Patil University

20242 yrs2026
Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges

E-DACA, Design and Applied Arts

Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges

20211 yr2022

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Headline

UX Designer | Product Designer | M.Des UX ’26 | Accessibility-Focused (WCAG) | AI-Integrated Design | Design thinking | Usability Testing | Figma | Prototyping | Responsive & adaptive design | HTML & CSS

About

I’m a UI/UX designer with 3+ years of design experience designing responsive, accessible, and user-centered digital products across web, mobile, and tablet platforms. I enjoy working at the intersection of design, strategy, and technology, turning complex problems into clear, intuitive experiences. My work is grounded in strong UX fundamentals, including user research, journey mapping, usability testing, and information architecture. I have hands-on experience designing WCAG-compliant interfaces and building scalable design systems, ensuring consistency and inclusivity across products. I’ve worked across multiple domains, including product, agency, and impact-driven projects, adapting quickly to different users, business goals, and design challenges. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy solving real user problems while balancing business goals, technical constraints, and long-term product vision. 🌟​Key Strengths User-Centred Design : User research, persona creation, journey mapping, and usability testing to inform design decisions. Accessibility-Focused UX : WCAG-compliant design, inclusive interfaces, and accessibility-first interaction patterns. Agile Methodology : Experience working in Agile environments, including sprint planning, reviews, and UI walkthroughs. Design Thinking : Human-centred problem-solving through empathy, ideation, prototyping, and iterative validation. Ethnographic Research : Observational research and contextual inquiry to understand user behavior, cultural patterns, and real-world usage. Information Architecture : Structuring content, defining user flows, and handling edge cases for real-world usage. Prototyping & Interaction Design : Low- to high-fidelity prototyping, interaction flows, and micro-interactions using Figma and Axure. AI-Assisted Design Workflows : Leveraging AI tools for rapid wireframing, layout exploration, and design efficiency. Design-to-Development Handoff : Clear documentation, CSS awareness, and close collaboration to ensure smooth implementation. Domains : Real Estate, FinTech, EdTech, E-commerce, SaaS, Healthcare, Travel, Social Media, Automotive & Mobility, Gamification Passionate about building accessible, user-centred experiences through research, collaboration, and iterative design.

Location

Pune District

AI stack

gemini

lovable

openai

perplexity

Work experience

UI/UX Intern at Auriquant, Nov 2025 - Apr 2026 · 6 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Conducted UX research to identify user needs, market trends, and behavioral patterns across real estate, e-commerce, and emerging technology domains. Defined information architecture for the entire websites, including user flows and edge-case scenarios for real-world usage. Designed responsive user interfaces for web and mobile platforms, ensuring visual consistency and usability. Collaborated closely with developers to deliver end-to-end design solutions from concept to implementation.

UI Designer at BTS, Dec 2023 - Jul 2024 · 8 mos, Hybrid, Led UI design and front-end implementation for 30+ EdTech, FinTech, Healthcare and business-focused digital products, translating business requirements into user-centred design solutions. Conducted user research, A/B testing, and usability testing to validate design decisions and improve user experience. Created wireframes, 20+ interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma and Axure RP 9 to streamline user flows and accelerate design review and feedback cycles. Implemented and maintained design system components while applying CSS to ensure a consistent visual language across platforms, adhering to brand guidelines and enabling efficient design-to development handoff. Designed interfaces following WCAG accessibility standards to ensure inclusive and usable experiences. Collaborated closely with product managers, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to align design outcomes with product goals and technical feasibility.

Associate UI Designer at BTS, Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Trainee UI Designer at BTS, Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 · 6 mos, Hybrid

Freelance Graphic Designer at Untitled Creative Agency, Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 · 6 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Delivered brand design solutions for 10+ startups, including logos, packaging, and marketing materials to boost their market presence and brand recognition. Produced adaptive design assets for web and social media using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, maintaining design consistency across all touchpoints and achieving 100% client satisfaction. Streamlined digital asset creation workflows, standardised visual language, and revitalised outdated branding for client-facing materials.

Education

Master of Design - M.Des, User Experience Design - UX, Ajeenkya DY Patil University

E-DACA, Design and Applied Arts, Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges