Niranjan S

Product Designer

About

Creative and detail-oriented UX Designer with a passion for crafting meaningful, user-centered digital experiences. Leveraging expertise in UX design, wireframing, prototyping, and user research, I create engaging solutions that drive business value. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive Human Machine Interfaces and impactful game mechanics, fostering seamless user interactions.

Work Experience

Associate UI/UX Designer

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Led Human Machine Interface (HMI) design projects under Prof. Vivek Kant at IIT Kanpur's Human Factors and Socio-Technical Systems Design Studio (HFSS Studio).

  • Designed advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, collaborating with leading researchers at IIT Kanpur's HFSS Studio to enhance system usability.
  • Applied principles of Human Factors and Socio-Technical Systems to develop intuitive user experiences for complex research projects.
  • Contributed to cutting-edge design methodologies, improving interaction efficiency and user satisfaction in specialized HMI applications.

Game Experience Designer

Cfx.re (Rockstar Games)

Mar 2022 - Nov 2024

Remote, Remote, US

Managed the UX design for core Weapon and Inventory Systems on India's top FiveM Role-playing server, optimizing game mechanics for enhanced player experience.

  • Designed and iterated on the user experience for complex Weapon Systems and Inventory Systems, impacting the gameplay of a top FiveM role-playing server in India.
  • Tuned intricate game mechanics to achieve a highly enjoyable and balanced gaming experience for a large player base.
  • Collaborated remotely to integrate user feedback into design iterations, enhancing player satisfaction and retention within the game environment.

UI/UX Consultant

Space INNONXT

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Spearheaded UI/UX design for the company's website redesign and the development of a market-ready MVP.

  • Directed the comprehensive UI/UX redesign of the corporate website, significantly enhancing user engagement and brand perception.
  • Developed the user experience for a critical go-to-market MVP, ensuring intuitive navigation and a seamless user journey.
  • Implemented user-centered design principles, translating business objectives into effective digital solutions for market launch.

Education

Product Design

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur

8.0/10

Aug 2019 - May 2023

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Languages

English (Fluent) , Hindi (Fluent) , Malayalam (Native)

Skills

UX/UI Design Tools

  • Figma
  • Balsamiq
  • Miro
  • Protopie

Core UX Skills

  • UX Design
  • UI Design
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • User Research
  • HMI Design
  • Game Mechanics

Methodologies

  • Human Factors
  • Socio-Technical Systems Design
  • Ecological Interface Design