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Working as, Head of Product Design
Expanding design capabilities at NxtWave through team building, new disciplines, and a culture of continuous learning.
Joined at
August 2024
Role
Head of product design
Focus
People, practice & products
The scope
At NxtWave, my role connects the quality of our work with the capabilities of the team creating it. The work spans hiring, product direction, research, and a shared design culture.
Alongside product design, I helped establish dedicated capabilities in Interiors & Architecture and UX Research.
Revenue Growth
₹175cr+
44.7%
revenue growth from
FY24 to FY25
Led the @Nxtwave design team (2024–2025),driving company growth through expanded capabilities. Scaled the team 3x (7 to 14) and launched three new verticals: Product, Interior Architecture, and UX Research. Cultivated the culture to champion continuous learning and student mentorship.
Team Verticals
Strategic
Vertical Expansion
Transitioned the core design function into a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary department. Spearheaded the launch and integration of three specialized verticals: Product Design, Interiors & Architecture, and UX Research.
Team Scaling & Branding.
4 X
Scaling the Core
Design Team
Successfully doubled our headcount from 6 to 24 members, establishing a strong employer brand to attract top-tier creative talent to Nxtwave.
Aman
Aanshika
Keerthi
Bharat
Gowtham
Guru
Harish
Harshit
Nancy
Nilsen
Pooja
Priyanshi
Ridima
Satvik
Simran
Sivani
Sriram
Vidushi
As Head of Product Design, Leading the team we crafted a strong Employer Brand Promise that acted as both a compass and a magnet.
We successfully drew from a diverse talent pool, pulling specialized, highly skilled profiles to build a unified team of top-tier creative talent.
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Cultivating Design Culture
The Initiatives which were the game changers
1 - Student Mentorship
Hosted dedicated UI/UX workshops to upskill students.
2 - Continuous Learning
Instituted weekly knowledge-sharing sessions for internal designers.
3 - Designers identity
Forged a unique internal identity and community for the design team (pixel party).
1 - Student Mentorship
Led hands-on UI and UX workshops to upskill students and cultivate the next generation of design talent.
Overall users
28,272
Registrations
16,324 (60%)
2 - Continuous Learning
Hosted dedicated UI/UX workshops to upskill aspiring designers, bridging the gap between foundational learning and real-world industry standards.
3 - Designers identity
Launched the "Pixel Party" initiative to create a unique internal brand for the design department. This transformed a growing group of individual designers into a cohesive, highly engaged creative community with a shared sense of pride.
