Saroj Shahi

Saroj Shahi

Product Designer in Kathmandu, Nepal, He/Him

About

Product Design Leader with 13+ years of experience in delivering innovative, user-centric solutions across diverse industries including Healthcare, Fintech, E-commerce, and Ed-tech. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, building scalable design systems, and driving product ideation from concept to execution. Adept at mentoring designers, streamlining design workflows, and enhancing user experiences that meet business goals. Strong proficiency in UI/UX design, rapid prototyping, and design research, with a focus on collaboration, leadership, and continuous innovation.

Writing

2024

Hiring managers look for designers who stand out by crafting compelling portfolios, preparing thoroughly for interviews, and showcasing problem-solving skills along with a strong understanding of user experience.

2023

Transitioning from designer to team leader involves building trust with your team, delegating tasks effectively, nurturing creativity, and balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on design work.

Work Experience

2017 — Now
Kathmandu

Leading the product design team, collaborating with Silicon Valley startups to transform ideas into scalable products across industries like e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, and edtech. Spearhead the creation and implementation of scalable design systems to streamline workflows and enhance product consistency. Oversee design strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and mentor junior designers, resulting in improved team efficiency and product innovation.

2016 — 2017
Kathmandu

Led the design of a comprehensive SaaS product for agency management, playing a key role in the company’s alpha release. Managed the entire design process from ideation to delivery, ensuring a seamless user experience and strong visual identity. Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders to meet tight deadlines.

2017 — 2017
Graphic Web Designer Consultant at Alpha Lion Holdings, Inc
Remote

Worked remotely on web and graphic design projects for two major e-commerce platforms, focusing on optimizing the user interface and enhancing the visual branding. Played a critical role in improving the overall site aesthetics and user engagement, aligning design efforts with business goals.

2016 — 2016
Kathmandu

Designed intuitive UI/UX for websites and mobile apps for a range of national and international clients. Collaborated with developers to ensure seamless design-to-development handoff and maintained brand consistency across digital platforms.

2011 — 2016
Web Designer at Gambit IT Group
Kathmandu

As a remote team member based in Nepal, I led all creative work for e-commerce websites, including web design, branding, HTML/CSS conversion, and print design. Contributed to multiple client projects by creating visually compelling designs and improving user experience through iterative feedback and testing.

Volunteering

2023 — Now
Remote

Provide design and career related mentorship to upcoming designers.

Education

2009 — 2012
Bachelor in Business Studies at KIST College of Management
Kathmandu

Contact

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