Top Talent like Ashwanth are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ashwanth Gurumani

Product Designer
UI Designer
UX Designer
Chennai, TN, IN
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Design Systems
Usability Testing
Prototyping
Wireframing
Mobile Design
UX Strategy
Visual Design
User-Centered Design
Interaction Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX Strategist | Design Systems Expert
I design clarity into chaos. 9+ years turning messy, multi-stakeholder B2B, B2C and SaaS workflows into scalable systems that grow with the product - not against it. I’ve helped global teams scale design systems, simplify user flows, and launch high-impact product experiences. Currently consulting with startups across Asia, Europe, and the US — focused on end-to-end UX, design systems, and product velocity. I work fast, think long, and design with business in mind. Happy to share select work privately — just ask. Experienced in industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and finance.

Projects

Designing a Smart Document Management System for Financial Deals - Case Study

Streamlined how teams upload, review, and execute 40+ critical documents, with real-time progress, role-based permissions, version control, and clear audit trails across stakeholders.See More

Redesigning Yubi’s Client Comparison tool

The goal was to enhance user experience by creating an intuitive interface for investors to compare multiple clients easily. The outcome was improved decision-making and increased user satisfaction, leading to greater engagement with the platform.See More

Work History

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Product Design Consultant | UX Strategist | Design Systems Expert

Consulting for Global StartupsDesigned UX for platforms that improved user retention by up to 40% post-launch. Built scalable design systems and component libraries that reduced dev handoff time by ~30%. Led product audits that cut legacy design debt by 50%, enabling faster iteration and visual consistency. Collaborated with 6+ founding teams to shape MVPs, scale workflows, and align product vision with UX delivery.
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Senior Product Designer

YubiMar 2021 - May 2022 • 1 yr 3 mosLed design for cross-functional deal workflows involving legal, compliance, and finance. Scaled Yubi’s multi-product design system, reducing UI debt by 40% and improving design velocity. Mentored a team of five and introduced processes that improved collaboration across design and engineering pods.
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Product Designer

YubiAug 2019 - Feb 2021 • 1 yr 7 mosLed the design of Colending, Yubi’s core lending platform, processing over $1B in transactions in 8 months and handled 80,000+ daily transactions. Designed Yubi’s Supply Chain Finance product - cutting disbursal time from 7 days to 1 day through seamless UX. Worked on the initial design system and product architecture, laying the groundwork for future scalability.
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Product Designer

DigiryteSep 2017 - Aug 2019 • 2 yrsDelivered UX for 10+ products across healthcare, e-commerce, and B2B SaaS. Revamped a German e-commerce platform, leading to a 94% increase in gross margin. Redesigned NHS workflows and built scalable UI systems that reduced internal ops by 60%.
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Visual Designer

DigiryteMay 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 4 mosCreated brand identities, pitch decks, and marketing assets aligned with product and business goals. Designed UI mockups and visual systems supporting product designers across web and mobile platforms.
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Independent Consultant

Orange SalonsDec 2017 - Jun 2018 • 7 mosLed UX and UI design for Orange Salons' website, internal operations tool, and mobile app, complemented by a full brand identity package and both offline and online marketing materials. Achieved an 84% increase in customer retention (market average 27%) and a 40% boost in retail revenue (market average 25%).

Design Consultant

Feb 2015 - May 2016 • 1 yr 4 mos
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Graphic Designer Internship

Optima Response Management Pvt. Ltd.Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 • 5 mosDesigned print and digital brand assets: brochures, pitch decks, banners, packaging, and signage. Collaborated with cross-functional marketing teams to meet creative briefs across retail and institutional clients.
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Student Director & Design Head

CTF-CEG Tech ForumMay 2014 - May 2015 • 1 yr 1 moDesigned the user interfaces for Kurukshetra '15, CTF '15, and led the design for Cognizant-sponsored XCEED and UNESCO-endorsed Kurukshetra events. Mentored a team of 25 designers, guiding them in design principles, problem-solving, fostering collaboration and skill growth through design thinking and iterative feedback. Conducted design workshops for 250+ students at CEG in 2014 and 2015 as part of CTF club activities, fostering young minds in design principles and creative problem-solving.

Education

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College of Engineering, Guindy

Master's degree, Computer Science2011 - 2016

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Product Designer | UX Strategist | Design Systems Expert
I design clarity into chaos. 9+ years turning messy, multi-stakeholder B2B, B2C and SaaS workflows into scalable systems that grow with the product - not against it. I’ve helped global teams scale design systems, simplify user flows, and launch high-impact product experiences. Currently consulting with startups across Asia, Europe, and the US — focused on end-to-end UX, design systems, and product velocity. I work fast, think long, and design with business in mind. Happy to share select work privately — just ask. Experienced in industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and finance.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Ashwanth are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ashwanth Gurumani

Product Designer
UI Designer
UX Designer
Chennai, TN, IN
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Design Systems
Usability Testing
Prototyping
Wireframing
Mobile Design
UX Strategy
Visual Design
User-Centered Design
Interaction Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Designing a Smart Document Management System for Financial Deals - Case Study

Streamlined how teams upload, review, and execute 40+ critical documents, with real-time progress, role-based permissions, version control, and clear audit trails across stakeholders.

Redesigning Yubi’s Client Comparison tool

The goal was to enhance user experience by creating an intuitive interface for investors to compare multiple clients easily. The outcome was improved decision-making and increased user satisfaction, leading to greater engagement with the platform.

Work History

C

Product Design Consultant | UX Strategist | Design Systems Expert

Consulting for Global StartupsDesigned UX for platforms that improved user retention by up to 40% post-launch. Built scalable design systems and component libraries that reduced dev handoff time by ~30%. Led product audits that cut legacy design debt by 50%, enabling faster iteration and visual consistency. Collaborated with 6+ founding teams to shape MVPs, scale workflows, and align product vision with UX delivery.
Y

Senior Product Designer

YubiMar 2021 - May 2022 • 1 yr 3 mosLed design for cross-functional deal workflows involving legal, compliance, and finance. Scaled Yubi’s multi-product design system, reducing UI debt by 40% and improving design velocity. Mentored a team of five and introduced processes that improved collaboration across design and engineering pods.
Y

Product Designer

YubiAug 2019 - Feb 2021 • 1 yr 7 mosLed the design of Colending, Yubi’s core lending platform, processing over $1B in transactions in 8 months and handled 80,000+ daily transactions. Designed Yubi’s Supply Chain Finance product - cutting disbursal time from 7 days to 1 day through seamless UX. Worked on the initial design system and product architecture, laying the groundwork for future scalability.
D

Product Designer

DigiryteSep 2017 - Aug 2019 • 2 yrsDelivered UX for 10+ products across healthcare, e-commerce, and B2B SaaS. Revamped a German e-commerce platform, leading to a 94% increase in gross margin. Redesigned NHS workflows and built scalable UI systems that reduced internal ops by 60%.
D

Visual Designer

DigiryteMay 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 4 mosCreated brand identities, pitch decks, and marketing assets aligned with product and business goals. Designed UI mockups and visual systems supporting product designers across web and mobile platforms.
O

Independent Consultant

Orange SalonsDec 2017 - Jun 2018 • 7 mosLed UX and UI design for Orange Salons' website, internal operations tool, and mobile app, complemented by a full brand identity package and both offline and online marketing materials. Achieved an 84% increase in customer retention (market average 27%) and a 40% boost in retail revenue (market average 25%).

Design Consultant

Feb 2015 - May 2016 • 1 yr 4 mos
O

Graphic Designer Internship

Optima Response Management Pvt. Ltd.Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 • 5 mosDesigned print and digital brand assets: brochures, pitch decks, banners, packaging, and signage. Collaborated with cross-functional marketing teams to meet creative briefs across retail and institutional clients.
C

Student Director & Design Head

CTF-CEG Tech ForumMay 2014 - May 2015 • 1 yr 1 moDesigned the user interfaces for Kurukshetra '15, CTF '15, and led the design for Cognizant-sponsored XCEED and UNESCO-endorsed Kurukshetra events. Mentored a team of 25 designers, guiding them in design principles, problem-solving, fostering collaboration and skill growth through design thinking and iterative feedback. Conducted design workshops for 250+ students at CEG in 2014 and 2015 as part of CTF club activities, fostering young minds in design principles and creative problem-solving.

Education

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College of Engineering, Guindy

Master's degree, Computer Science2011 - 2016

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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