Karan Shah
Sr. Product Designer @

I’m Karan a designer who experiments with AI

BASED IN AHMEDABAD, INDIA

I enjoy untangling messy problems
finding the signal in the noise
and turning it into products
that just make sense.

3+
Years designing

consumer products, SaaS software and design systems

5M+
Users

reached by the products I have shipped at Petpooja & Reliance Jio

Experience

The journey so far

From restaurant software to telecom to university research. Three roles across two cities, and counting.

  1. Jan ’25 - Present

    Sr. Product Designer

    Petpooja

    Ahmedabad, GJ
    • Owned the WhatsApp campaign builder end to end, scaling to 683K+ messages with a 98% delivery rate and 58% read rate.
    • Grew monthly active users ~4.5x in four months (1.5K to 6.7K) by reworking onboarding, information architecture and navigation.
    • Led the AI-assisted Reputation Management system, lifting review response rates by ~35%.
  2. Associate UI/UX Designer

    Jio Platforms Ltd

    Navi Mumbai, MH
    • Designed interactions, gamified experiences and micro-interactions for a 420M+ user base, driving 25M+ interactions.
    • Launched engagement campaigns for Uber, Coke Studio Bharat, IPL and Club Mahindra with product and marketing teams.
    • Built a reusable component system for MyJio campaigns, cutting design-to-dev turnaround by 20%.
    Dec ’23 - Jan ’25
  3. Sep ’23 - Dec ’23

    UX Research Fellow

    Ahmedabad University

    Ahmedabad, GJ
    • Led the redesign of the university portal, a web solution to ease the daily struggles students faced.
    • Ran usability tests and user interviews, turning findings into clear design recommendations.

Recommendations

What people say about me

A few words from the people I have designed with, shipped alongside and solved problems next to.

Utkarsh Jumle

Utkarsh Jumle

Design Lead, Jio

“Karan joined our team at Jio as a fresher UX/UI designer, but he quickly surpassed expectations with his speed, quality of work, and proactive approach. Always dependable and calm under pressure, Karan became my go-to for last-minute tasks. His strong skills, problem-solving mindset, and eagerness to learn made him a valuable asset to the team.”

Kaplesh Rajvansh

Kaplesh Rajvansh

Design Lead, Jio

“His creativity, sharp attention to detail, and user-centric mindset have left a lasting impact on every project. Whether designing intuitive, high-impact interfaces or collaborating seamlessly across teams, Karan consistently elevates the quality of work. His ability to grasp feedback quickly and translate it into elegant, effective design solutions makes him a true asset to any design team.”

Rupali Dhotre

Rupali Dhotre

Product Manager, Buncha

“Working with Karan has always been an absolute delight. His approach is both fun and incredibly efficient, making every collaboration seamless. He has a remarkable ability to quickly grasp requirements, often understanding the vision even before it’s fully articulated. What truly sets him apart is how effortlessly he transforms ideas into stunning, high-quality designs. It genuinely feels like magic. His creativity, speed, and attention to detail make him an invaluable designer.”

Anuj Vishwakarma

Anuj Vishwakarma

Sr. Designer, Cognizant

“Karan is one of those rare colleagues who brings both technical excellence and great energy to a team. He has a remarkable ability to bring order and clarity to complex projects, always keeping momentum going with thoughtful communication and attention to detail. What really sets Karan apart is his dedication to his team. He’s always ready to step up, support others, and navigate changing priorities without sacrificing quality. I highly recommend Karan to any organization looking for a dependable leader and collaborator. He will undoubtedly be a massive asset to any team he joins.”

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I was atConfig India 2026

A few days with the Figma community in India: talks, workshops, new friends and a stamp rally I actually finished. Click my badge to see it.

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