Nimesh Visram

Versatile UX/UI designer creating intuitive, meaningful experiences for users across industries, platforms, and devices. Empathetic user advocate and cross-cultural navigator who thrives on creative challenges. Looking to leverage 14+ years of experience to expand skillset and achieve an innovative startup’s design vision. 

Kuelap, Inc. | Berlin, Germany                                                                                                   11/2021-Present 

Embedded lending solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in developing economies worldwide.

          Senior UX/UI Designer

• Lead user-centered research, design, and development of Kuelap’s core banking system for employees of microfinance cooperatives in emerging markets including Indonesia and Cameroon.
• Collaborate with startup’s CEO, CTO, and Senior Product Manager to create backend dashboard for B2B users; pivot as needed to contribute to customer-facing, B2C mobile platform for loan applicants.
• Travel to cooperatives in Indonesia and Kenya to meet with employers, understand their needs, conduct user research/testing, and gather requirements. Translate user feedback into dynamic product ideas.
• Design seamless user experiences that allow cooperative employees to access relevant information throughout loan application process while keeping customers and employees in sync.
• Partner with Senior UX Designer to delineate roles and integrate core banking system with member services app. 
• Guide international development team in continuous, iterative process to bring UX/UI designs to life. Address developers’ questions, identify necessary changes, and coordinate re-designs.
• Work with diverse regulatory bodies to tailor core banking system in compliance with international financial regulations prior to global deployments. 

Sporttotal.tv | Berlin, Germany                                                                                                   11/2020-5/2021

One of Europe’s leading multi-sports streaming platforms engaging brands, fans, and clubs around the world.

          Senior UX/UI Designer

• Steer research, prototyping, and redesign of media startup’s brand, including online/mobile apps, streaming apps, and various websites.
• Strategise with CTO, Senior Product Manager, and developers to improve Sporttotal.tv assets and build a flawless user experience.
• Update style guides and UI elements including company’s icon library to refine design direction and finalise design details.

CareerFoundry | Berlin, Germany                                                                                                 10/2019-Present

Online school offering programs in design, marketing, and web development to prepare students for careers in technology.

          UI Design Tutor

• Provide UI design students with one-on-one mentoring to support their success within project-based curriculum.
• Leverage design expertise to share practical insight with students, analyze course requirements, and help align students’ skills with current market trends, standards, and best practices.

Evaluate students’ work to improve quality of submissions; ensure students develop industry-ready final portfolios.

Bilfront GmbH | Berlin, Germany                                                                                                            2/2018-6/2019

Fintech platform providing agile funding solutions to fast-growing businesses in digital sectors

          Senior UX/UI & Web Designer (Freelance)

• Worked directly with startup’s founders and developers to lead company’s design vision from ideation to completion, including its online platform, user dashboard, and corporate information design. 

London Office Xchange | Berlin, Germany/London, UK                                                               2/2018-6/2019

Office sharing brokerage for creative and financial businesses.

          Senior UX/UI & Web Designer (Freelance)

• Consulted with founders and led design vision from branding to UI and web design for corporate online platform. 

Symbol Design Associates | London, UK                                                                                       2/2008-1/2017

International design agency specialising in 3D visualisations, information design, and web design.

          Creative Director & Co-Founder 

• Co-launched and grew design agency producing computer-generated property images for interior designers and hoteliers. Sold shares in 2012; continued to advise business in consultative role until 2017.
• Expanded offices to include Jordan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia; spearheaded business development efforts and built robust clientele across Middle East, Europe, and USA, including large real estate developers.
• Presented project details/documentation to clients utilizing UX/UI principles; orchestrated and executed projects with local partners. 

CareerFoundry | Berlin, Germany                                                                                                                   2019

User Experience & User Interface Design Program

London Guildhall University | London, United Kingdom                                                                           2002

Bachelor of Arts, International Finance & Economics