NAVYA SHETTY
UX DESIGNER - SAN JOSE, CA
Creative UX Designer with a cinematography and hotel management background, combining visual storytelling and customer service expertise to craft engaging, user-centred digital experiences.
SKILLS & STRENGTHS
UX RESEARCH
Heuristic Evaluation
Competitive Analysis
SWOT Analysis
User Interviews
Design Thinking
Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Empathy Mapping
Persona Creation
Usability Testing
A/B Testing
UX DESIGN
Wireframing
Prototyping
Typography
User Flows
Information Architecture
Visual & Interaction Design
Human Centered Design
Accessibility & Responsive Design
TOOLS
Figma
Figjam
Miro
Adobe Creative Suite
Trello
Google Suite
Canva
SOFT SKILLS
Leadership
Problem-Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Cultural Awareness
Management
Empathy
Critical Thinking
UX PROJECTS
LOVE IS THE ANSWER ( LITA of Contra Costa)
July 2024 - Current
User Researcher, User Interface Designer | Team Size - 4
Conducted stakeholder interviews to define project goals
Performed competitor analysis to identify industry patterns and opportunities
Created user journey map to visualize user experience
Developed sitemap and user flow diagram to structure key interactions
Sketched early concepts and created paper prototypes for initial testing
Designed high-fidelity clickable prototype for desktop and mobile
Integrated A/B testing for the success confirmation page and implemented the version with the highest user satisfaction.
Ensured accessibility and responsiveness across devices
Collaborated closely with UX researcher and visual designer throughout the process
SAN JOSE CANDY KITCHEN
Sept 2024 - Oct 2024
User Researcher, User Interface Designer, Stakeholder Liaison | Team size - 3
- Acted as the primary Stakeholder Liaison, initiating and maintaining all client communication
- Conducted stakeholder interviews to identify business goals and user pain points
- Collaborated on user research activities, including competitor analysis, user personas, journey mapping and empathy mapping.
- Created user flows with the team and used them for wire-framing and design decisions
- Led the design process by creating mid-fidelity wireframes and responsive high-fidelity prototypes for both desktop and mobile
- Participated in usability testing and user feedback sessions to validate and iterate on design solutions
BOOKWORM APPLICATION
May 2024 - Jun 2024
User Researcher, User Interface Designer | Team size - 4
Conducted user interviews to explore reading behaviors and pain points
Contributed to user research and synthesizing insights
Performed competitor analysis as part of a broader competitive audit
Co-developed the user persona, storyboard, and user flow
Sketched low-fidelity wireframes and developing them into mid-fidelity prototypes
Led user testing sessions and conducting UI testing
Designed the full UI, including the style tile and high-fidelity mobile screens
CALIFORNIA DMV
June 2024 - July 2024
User Interface Designer| Team Size - Individual
- Researched UI issues on existing DMV sites.
- Designed a modern, clean interface in Figma.
- Focused on mobile-first and responsive layouts.
- Simplified navigation with clear icons and structure.
- Applied accessibility best practices (WCAG).
- Created reusable UI components for consistency.
- Built high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.
- Handled all design phases independently.
WORK HISTORY
Studio Mylo | UI/UX Designer - Aug 2024 – Current
|| Managed end-to-end UX/UI design, optimized user flows and collaborated with stakeholders to elevate the overall digital experience.
Hotel Navya Palace | Hotel Director - Nov 2020 – Feb 2022
|| Managed daily operations, elevated guest satisfaction and led HR initiatives to support overall business growth and success.
Hotel Presidency Landmark | Hotel Director - Dec 2020 – Jun 2021
|| Coordinated 20+ events and led day-to-day operations to ensure exceptional service quality and maximize overall efficiency.
Hindi Film Industry | Cinematographer - Apr 2018 – Mar 2020
|| Worked as Assistant Cinematographer for the film Kalank and executed cinematography for major commercial ads including Lays, JSW Paints, Yippie Noodles, and Choc on.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley Extension - Apr 2024 – Oct 2024
|| UX/UI Bootcamp – California, US
Mumbai Film Academy - July 2017 – Apr 2018
|| Diploma course in Cinematography & Lighting – Mumbai, IN
Bhavans College - Jun 2014 – May 2017
|| Bachelor of Mass Media – Mumbai, IN