Jerrin Varghese

ABOUT MYSELF

This section highlights my professional experiences, career milestones, and the journey that has shaped my skills and passion for creating impactful digital designs

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Principal UX & UI Designer | Design System Designer | Product Designer | Digital Artist | Photographer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

CORE SKILLS

Design Systems (development using variables & tokens, maintenance & documentation), Design Libraries.
User Research, User Flows, Wireframing, Prototyping, Interface Designing with micro-interactions.
User Testing (heuristic evaluation, accessibility, usability, A/B testing etc), Metric Analysis.
Design Handover (Dev hand-off) via tools like Figma, Zeplin, etc.
Advanced knowledge in widely recognized design systems such as Carbon, Spectrum, Tailwind, Shadcn & more.
Experienced in cross-functional team collaboration with effective communication and align.

DESIGN TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

UI & UX Tools: Figma (expert), Sketch, Adobe XD, Penpot

AI Tools: Motiff AI, UX Pilot, Chat GPT & Claude, Manus, Figma Make, etc
Collaboration Platforms: Miro, FigJam, X-Mind
Creative Suite: Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, DaVinci Resolve
Prototyping & Handoff: Zeplin, Marvel, Protopie, InVision & Craft*
Other tools (theoretical & basic): Maze, Webflow, Framer, Spline, Notion
Management Tools: JIRA, Asana, Trello, IceScrum
Methodologies: Agile (scrum), Waterfall

PROFESSIONAL SUMMERY

As an experienced UX & UI Designer with 10+ years of experience, I specialize in creating intuitive digital experiences that elevate user satisfaction through Human-Centered Design (HCD). I excel in user research, collaborative workflows, and staying ahead of evolving design trends. Also I have 4+ years of expertise in building and maintaining design systems from scratch, I ensure consistency and scalability across projects. From ideation to execution, I deliver impactful, user-friendly solutions. Outside work, I draw creative inspiration from abstract 3D patterns in Blender and photography, merging art and innovation. Passionate about design, I constantly pursue growth and excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design System Strategist | Principal UX & UI Designer
Alpha X | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 06/2025 - Present

Architected and implemented a robust, scalable design system in Figma using Variables, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and reusability across multiple products and platforms.
Developed a dynamic design system leveraging CIDV (Continuous Integration with Dedicated Variables) methodology, enabling adaptable, context- aware components and seamless scalability across diverse use cases.
Established comprehensive documentation, governance, and guidelines to ensure maintainability, accessibility compliance, and smooth adoption of design components across cross-functional teams.
Led end-to-end UX/UI design for internal and external products, defining information architecture, user journeys, interaction patterns, and visual systems to enhance usability and engagement.
Applied CI/CD practices alongside user research, usability testing, and data-driven analysis to continuously optimize product experiences, reduce development friction, and align design outcomes with business objectives.

Head Of UX & UI Design Department | Design System Designer & Manager
Oxinus Holdings | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 09/2022 - 06/2025

Led the UX/UI department by structuring team roles, defining workflows, and driving cross-functional collaboration to improve design efficiency, delivery timelines, and overall product quality.
Designed and implemented OXDS-1 & OXDS-2 design systems from the ground up, establishing standardized components, design tokens, and documentation to ensure consistency across multiple products and platforms.
Introduced a modular design methodology with reusable, scalable components, significantly improving design efficiency and reducing development time and redundancy across projects.
Directed UX/UI strategy and end-to-end execution for 8+ OX-One and OX-Gov products, aligning user experience with business goals, accessibility standards, and scalable design practices.
Mentored and upskilled junior designers through structured guidance, design reviews, and hands-on workshops, fostering team growth, improving design quality, and strengthening overall design maturity.

Product Designer | Remote | Part-Time
Hoxton Wealth | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 05/2022 - 06/2023

Worked as a part-time Product Designer at Hoxton Wealth.
Shaped user experience and interface designs for digital products.
Designed mobile and web applications for the wealth management sector.
Conducted user research, competitor analysis and more to build a strong design foundation.
Collaborated closely with top managers and cross-functional teams.
Designed solutions for client-facing platforms and internal tools.
Focused on UX & UI design and information architecture for seamless solutions.
Delivered impactful designs improving user satisfaction and operational efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager (UX & UI Department) | Design System Designer
Concentrix | Hyderabad, India | 05/2021 - 09/2022

Built and maintained the CX-One design system during its early phase, establishing design standards that improved consistency and scalability across multiple products.
Led the transition of the design team from Sketch to Figma, introducing modern workflows, component libraries, and collaborative design practices.
Designed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs to deliver intuitive, user-centered digital experiences.
Conducted usability testing, gathered user feedback, and implemented iterative improvements to enhance overall product usability and satisfaction.
Ensured brand consistency across diverse products while facilitating seamless collaboration between designers and development teams.

UX & UI Designer
Quin Designs | Hyderabad, India | 12/2019 - 05/2021

Designed intuitive and visually engaging interfaces for ABUS helmets’ mobile and web applications, improving user interaction and overall experience.
Collaborated closely with senior designers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into seamless digital solutions.
Gained foundational knowledge in industrial design, mastering tools such as KeyShot and AutoCAD to support 3D modeling and prototyping.
Delivered user-centered designs that leveraged real-time sensor data to enhance usability, safety, and overall user experience.
Acquired hands-on experience in print technology and multi-platform design, ensuring consistency and quality across digital and physical mediums.

UX & UI Designer
Brane Enterprises (Company Transfer) | Hyderabad, India | 06/2018 - 12/2019

Defined and established the company’s design language, creating comprehensive style guides to ensure visual consistency across all products and platforms.
Partnered closely with the CEO and CTO to conceptualize app ideas, create interactive mockups, and translate business goals into user-centric designs.
Enhanced product functionality and user satisfaction by analyzing feedback, identifying pain points, and implementing intuitive design solutions.
Maintained cohesive and seamless user experiences across web, mobile, and emerging platforms, ensuring consistency in interaction patterns and visual elements.
Strategically balanced aesthetics and usability, delivering visually appealing designs that are highly functional, accessible, and aligned with business objectives

Junior UX & UI Designer
Empower Labs (Closed) | Hyderabad, India | 06/2015 - 06/2018

Designed engaging and user-friendly mobile game interfaces, collaborating closely with developers and QA teams to ensure seamless gameplay experiences.
Developed proficiency in industry-standard tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, and Unity, enhancing both visual design and interactive elements.
Conducted thorough user research and iterative usability testing to optimize game interfaces for player engagement and satisfaction.
Assisted in maintaining Sprite Atlas and ensuring consistent design and functionality across multiple platforms and devices.
Mentored by Nelvin Joseph (late) - CEO & former Ted Speaker, consistently delivering high-quality, innovative designs that supported creative vision and product goals.

EDUCATION

* I completed the full four-year academic program and was awarded a course completion certificate, although the degree was not formally conferred.

LANGUAGES

English (Read, Write, Speak),
Malayalam (Read, Write, Speak),
Hindi (Read, Speak)